What’s NOT in budget 2025: Reduced RRIF minimum, CEI and more
“These are bigger worries right now for the government than a comprehensive tax reform": Golombek
- By: Michelle Schriver
- November 4, 2025 November 4, 2025
- 17:27
“These are bigger worries right now for the government than a comprehensive tax reform": Golombek
Experts say the projected deficit is broadly in line with expectations
Total net new government spending for the 2025-26 fiscal year is $20.1 billion
Administrative savings will be used to strengthen tax compliance
Writeoff for manufacturing and processing buildings ‘huge incentive’: Golombek
In “very rare cases,” the decrease in value of credits could exceed tax savings from one-percentage-point cut to lowest bracket
$150 payment to be retroactive to start of program
Proposals impact banking fees, cheque deposits, open banking stablecoin regulation and credit union rules
The firms are in B.C., Alberta and Ontario
The 406-page budget includes almost $90B in net new spending items over five years
Regulators reviewed performance of CDS market during latest banking crisis
U.S. government shutdown likely to hamper data collection for months
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record