Quebec drops small biz tax rate, extends tax for financial institutions
The finance minister forecast a deficit of $12.3 billion this fiscal year
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- March 26, 2021 March 26, 2021
- 12:38
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Federal deficit reached $268B in January
The "deep slide" in the deficit reflects economic deterioration and pandemic response spending
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 26, 2021 March 26, 2021
- 11:56
Canadian housing market faces ‘moderate’ degree of vulnerability: CMHC
Areas in Ontario and Atlantic Canada face the greatest risks of market instability
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021
- 17:10
New iA Private Wealth head promises to “win the hearts” of advisors
The firm’s third president in four years plans to improve advisor communication, support services
- By: Katie Keir
- March 25, 2021 April 9, 2021
- 14:12
Powell compares Fed’s pandemic response to Dunkirk
The Fed chairman recently reflected on the central bank's pandemic response in an NPR interview
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021
- 12:20
Mogo to acquire investing app
The deal for Moka will accelerate Mogo's plan to launch a free stock-trading platform
- By: IE Staff
- March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021
- 12:20
Crypto firm strikes client disclosure deal with CRA
Coinsquare must provide tax authorities with account data on its largest clients
- By: James Langton
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 17:01
Ontario to provide parents with new round of support payments
The province is also enhancing the CARE tax credit by 20% for 2021
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 16:52
Tax tips for clients who sold, bought or renovated homes in 2020
The Canada Revenue Agency outlined reporting requirements, credits and more
- By: IE Staff
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 15:21
Yellen sees room for U.S. to borrow, opens door to tax hike
Higher taxes are likely required in the long run, the Treasury secretary said
- By: The Associated Press
- March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
- 13:45
Canaccord CEO says acquiring RF Capital remains “No. 1 strategic priority”
Last week, RF Capital said no to a $367-million takeover offer
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 17:58
Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says
The government will need the support of at least one major opposition party for the budget to pass
- By: Jordan Press
- March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 15:11
Bank of Canada to end credit market aid programs amid improving economy
The central bank will suspend or discontinue market liquidity-focused programs beginning in early April
- By: Jordan Press
- March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 14:08
IRS announces filing extension for 2020 tax return
U.S. taxpayers will have until May 17 to file and pay taxes owing
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 15:46
CRA announces prescribed interest rates for Q2
The prescribed rate on loans to family members remains set at 1%
- By: IE Staff
- March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 12:39
Court allows $100-million lawsuit against OSC to proceed
The ruling overturns a Superior Court finding from last April
- By: Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 15:55
Extended job relief to cost Ottawa an extra $5 billion: PBO
The government announced last month it would add 12 weeks of eligibility to the Canada Recovery Benefit
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 11:42
Earnings down for Fiera in Q4
The firm’s AUM increased by more than $10 billion year over year
- By: IE Staff
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 11:14
Federal Reserve foresees keeping key rate near zero through 2023
The U.S. central bank also upgraded its growth and inflation forecasts
- By: Martin Crutsinger, Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- March 17, 2021 March 17, 2021
- 14:56
Teachers, AIMCo sell U.S. proxy advisory firm
The pensions have sold Glass Lewis to a private equity firm and entrepreneur
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 12:05
OSFI unwinds emergency pandemic relief measures
Temporary relief due to extreme volatility is no longer needed
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 11:13
CFA Institute launches ESG credential globally
New certificate focuses on incorporating ESG into investment analysis
- By: James Langton
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 14:25
CI acquires Atlanta-based RIA Brightworth
Firm manages US$4.7 billion for HNW clients
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 10:41
RF Capital dismisses Canaccord’s $367-million takeover offer
The proposal isn't in the best interests of the company's shareholders, advisors and clients, the firm said
- By: Mark Burgess, Rudy Mezzetta
- March 15, 2021 March 23, 2021
- 09:05
Canada Revenue Agency locks 800,000 accounts
The tax agency has cited possible email phishing schemes
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 16:31