Government benefits

NDP would scrap income splitting if elected

New Democrat leader Tom Mulcair has been unveiling his party's tax and finance platform for the October federal election.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |January 28, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Falling oil prices may hobble federal tax cuts

Falling oil prices mean the federal government may not come through on its projected surplus in 2015.

By Staff |January 13, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Guaranteed annual income implausible for Canada

Despite the appeal of a guaranteed annual income, it's unlikely to happen.

By Staff |January 6, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Canada’s retirement system ranks high globally

Canada’s retirement income system maintained its “B” in the 2014 Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index.

By Staff |October 15, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Federal surplus isn’t guaranteed: Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Ottawa is on track to balance the budget, but the Macdonald-Laurier Institute warns worrying pressures lurk beneath the headline numbers.

By Staff |October 8, 2014

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Industry

By 2030, OAS recipients will surge

Within the next 20 years, the number of people receiving OAS will grow by 60%.

By Staff |August 25, 2014

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Economic Indicators

More Ontario tax changes in store

Ontario's plan to raise taxes on those making more than $150,000, has grabbed early headlines, but the provincial government says it has more changes in store for taxpayers, should the budget pass.

By Staff |May 2, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Fix the mistake in federal pension calculations: C.D. Howe

The guarantees in federal public service defined-benefit pension plans are mis-priced—causing Ottawa to seriously underestimate their costs.

By Staff |April 2, 2014

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Industry

Oliver will have little influence over finance decisions

The investment industry may be excited to have one of their own as federal finance minister, but Joe Oliver won’t have much influence in the post, say experts.

By Jessica Bruno |March 21, 2014

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Tax News

New border rules spell trouble for snowbirds

Canada and the U.S. are implementing new border rules, and how officials will track travel has serious implications for snowbirds.

By Staff |March 12, 2014

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