Convergence in market practice and regulatory approaches expected to continue
Findings part of one of two new papers issued by the Joint Forum
- By: James Langton
- May 4, 2006 May 4, 2006
- 10:53
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Drop in oil prices expected to boost stocks
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- By: IE Staff
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Tax cuts in budget greeted favourably
But more needs to be done encourage productivity, IDA - Industry Association says
- By: IE Staff
- May 3, 2006 May 3, 2006
- 14:40
Affluent investor indices slip in April
Millionaire index declines for second-straight month
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2006 May 3, 2006
- 10:20
NYSE Arca to offer new portfolio closing cross
New after hours portfolio crossing service enables execution of entire portfolios on NYSE Arca
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2006 May 3, 2006
- 09:30
Budget shows Conservative shift, not a hard right turn
Tories offer tax relief to Canadians of all income levels
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 16:55
Ottawa cuts corporate, small business taxes
General corporate income rate falls to 19% by 2010
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
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Ottawa makes changes to Canada Child Tax Benefit
Plans consultations for more childcare spaces
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 16:20
New tax credit to help employees
Work-related expenses such as home computers get tax break
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 16:15
Tax credit for public transit users
Commuters will have to submit receipts for transit fares
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 16:15
Break for donations of publicly traded securities and eco-sensitive land
Ottawa eliminates capital gains inclusion
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 16:10
Pension tax credit to double
Non-refundable credit goes to $2,000 in 2006
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:56
Conservatives favour single national securities regulator
Feds see it as part of plan to restore federal/provincial fiscal balance
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:55
Ottawa providing help for post-secondary students
New textbook tax credit, relief from tax on scholarships on the agenda
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:54
Conservatives compromise on tax rates and basic personal amounts
July 1 is the date it all changes
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:52
Relief for financially strapped defined-benefit plans
Government introduces four solvency relief measures
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:50
Conservatives put $1 billion toward dealing with pandemics
Recognizing economic impact, government puts money aside
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:48
Not a lot to entice investors
Conservatives eliminate double taxation of dividends
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:46
Tories aim a number of initiatives at increasing productivity
Keeping our borders open, reducing regulatory red tape and barriers to interprovincial trade and investing in education and research and development are key
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:30
New spending goes to defence and provinces
Program spending up 5% in fiscal 2007
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:15
Budget promises $3 billion annually in debt reduction
The first budget of Stephen Harper’s minority Conservative government features numerous visible tax breaks for individuals, both new and accelerated tax cuts for businesses and…
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 15:10