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Throne Speech 2025
On May 27, 2025, King Charles III delivered the Speech from the Throne. This was the first time since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 that a reigning monarch has opened Canada’s Parliament. The Throne Speech was prepared by newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney and outlines his government’s legislative priorities for the Canadian Parliament. Economic
... Read MoreCapital gains tax increase: Postponed until 2026
On January 31, 2025, the Canadian federal government announced a deferral of the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate. Originally set to take effect on June 25, 2024, the implementation date has now been postponed to January 1, 2026. This change affects individuals realizing annual capital gains exceeding $250,000, as well as corporations
... Read MoreCOVID-19: Support for students and recent graduates announced
On April 22, 2020, the Federal government announced new support programs for students and recent graduates facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhancing student financial assistance for Fall 2020 The Canada Student Loan Program eligibility requirements in 2020-21 are being changed to allow more students to qualify for support and to be
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