Budget 2012

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will deliver the 2012 federal budget on March 29. Investment Executive reporter and editors will be there to deliver news, insight and IE:TV coverage for advisors.

April 2, 2012

Government to close loopholes on RCAs

Some retirement compensation arrangements have been used for unintended tax benefits

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Retirement plans could alter for many, with changes to OAS and GIS

The new time lines will be phased in over several years, giving advisors and clients time to adjust. There are also additional options for those who wish to work longer

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Feds target public sector employees

Job cuts, reduced travel, lower compensation and pension reform are expected to generate annual savings of $5.2 billion

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“Modest” cuts the highlight of federal budget

The feds are also moving forward with a plan to increase the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to 67 by 2023

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Ottawa stands pat on national regulator, OBSI

But the feds are taking a few steps to improve access to capital for financial services firms

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Changes to employment insurance to assist small business

Continued relief for small businesses that hire and limits to increases in EI premiums, are aimed at boosting employment

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Budget 2012 highlights

Old age security, packing in the penny

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Budget documents and speech

Dept. of Finance publications

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