
Liberal Government Tells CRA to Back off Plan to Tax Employee Discounts
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier says government did not approve new tax.
Churning Investments Generates Commissions for Brokers at Expense of Investor
A Vancouver senior is suing her former financial adviser and his investment firm, claiming her retirement nest egg was decimated largely by excessive commissions her broker earned by purchasing risky investments she didn't authorize.
Morneau Says Changes to Tax Proposals Will be Needed After Weeks of Outcry
After weeks of public battering and opposition politicking, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is signaling that he plans to make changes to the Liberals' proposed tax changes, stopping short of providing discernible details.
GO PUBLIC: 'I Feel Duped': Why Bank Employees with Impressive but Misleading Titles Could Cost you Big Time
Most financial professionals in Canada are licensed as salespeople with no fiduciary duty to clients.
U.S. Government Suing Canadian Resident for $1.1M Over Bank Form
The U.S. Justice Department is suing a Canadian resident for the equivalent of $1.1 million Cdn, saying he failed to file a form to the U.S. government listing his bank accounts outside the United States.
Alberta Shuts Down Lexin Resources, Leaving Big Mess to Clean Up
'We have not issued an order like this to a company this size,' AER spokesman says.
CBC INVESTIGATES: 'Tax Haven' Canada Being Used by Offshore Cheats, Panama Papers Show
Country's reputation being exploited for 'snow washing' global money trails, experts warn.
CRA Scam Adapting to Go After Former Victims a 2nd Time, RCMP Warns
Fraudsters promise refund for money lost to scam, but request processing fee from victims.
Canada Revenue Agency Monitoring Facebook, Twitter Posts of Some Canadians
Agency is increasingly turning to cutting-edge data analysis techniques to improve service and 'compliance'.
Disruptive Innovation is Changing the Game for NFPs
A solid strategic plan makes your not-for-profit more effective. Get to know some of the key disruptive forces facing Canadian NFPs and explore how confident, qualified leaders can help organizations evolve and excel.
Fort York Staff 'Heartbroken' After Bees Die Following Apparent Apiary Vandalism
Local urban beekeeping group Toronto Honeys is 'working to save some bees' from damaged hives.
Estate planning: Taking care of your Executor
Basic strategies for assisting the executor of your will in the event of your passing. Helpful tips include items to include, how to pass on key information, and where to "hide" your will and listed information for an executor to find easily.
How CPP reforms will affect your nest egg
New rules enhance the strength of the actuarial bonus when CPP benefits are delayed past age 60, diminishing the previously-strong financial incentive to retire early.
Tax Tips for Business Owners
Some basic tax tips for owners of a small business - specifically - to begin to think of the business like an investment that requires internal funding to operate.