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Investors flock to foreign bonds: StatsCan

Foreign investors dump Canadian government debt

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Research and Markets

Employment, labour participation at record highs

Labour market metrics remained elevated in fourth quarter, OECD says

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Industry News

Tech roundup: U.S. software firm releases retirement planning tools

Also, Webull launches desktop platform

From the Regulators

CSA extends crypto firms’ stablecoin deadline

Crypto platforms get until Oct. 31 to meet CSA's interim rules

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Budget extends Canada Child Benefit, sets up autoenrollment for RESPs

Government also allocates $60 million toward free financial advice

  • By: IE Staff
  • April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 18:57
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Canada to require cryptoasset reporting by 2027

Central bank digital currencies will be classified separately, but also have new reporting standards

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Canada Disability Benefit gets $6.1B in funding

Maximum annual benefit is $2,400, and payments expected to begin in July 2025

CRA receives boost from Budget 2024

Automatic tax filing pilot to benefit low-income Canadians

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Entrepreneurs to get tax break on capital gains inclusion

Feds propose Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive

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Budget 2024 expands CPP benefits

The death benefit has been doubled for some contributors

House of commons

Feds clarify requirements for EOT tax exemption on capital gains

Budget 2024 provided details on how exiting business owners can qualify

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Feds provide fix to new AMT regime to ease charities’ concerns

Individuals can claim 80% of donation tax credit, up from previously proposed 50%

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Feds raise capital gains inclusion rate to 66.6% for high earners, starting June 25

Higher new rate applies on gains above $250,000 for individuals, and all gains realized in corps and trusts

Feds to give CRA new powers to compel data from taxpayers

The agency could extend reassessment period if a taxpayer is issued a notice of non-compliance

Renovating on a budget

Inflation, higher interest rates add to the financial challenges

BoC officials split on when to start cutting rates, summary shows

Some members thought bank should take its time; others were concerned about keeping interest rates high for too long

Industry moves this week

Notable news comes from banking, and a new leader joins Sterling Mutuals

  • By: Katie Keir
  • April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024
  • 13:17

Sam Albanese, industry pioneer, dies at 76

Friends, colleagues remember him as an innovator who was dedicated to his field

Industry moves this week

A mix of retirements and firm expansions, alongside RBC's termination notice

  • By: Katie Keir
  • April 10, 2024 April 9, 2024
  • 07:01

Higher capital gains inclusion rate and mutual funds

Mutual fund corporations can pass gains to unitholders

TFSAs, RRSPs and more could see changes in allowed investments

Qualified investments review could lead to lower costs for investors but also restrictions

OSC still overseeing Emerge Canada as receivable remains unpaid

The regulator's investigation into Emerge Canada is ongoing

CIRO proposes new fee model

Fees to rise for most firms as minimums go up, certain dealers pay higher share

FSB adopts standards for counterparty failures

Global policy group calls for toolbox approach to CCP resolution

Fund costs fell after CRM2

CSA research details the evolution of fund costs in the face of transparency reforms

U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace

Higher interest rates are weighing on the economy

Employment numbers slide in February: StatsCan

Payrolls dip, but vacancies and wages rise

Bank of Canada should go it alone on rates: RBC

A weaker loonie won't necessarily stoke inflation, report says