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Budget proposals from the left

The most recent group to release an alternative federal budget for consideration in the run up to the real thing next Tuesday is unlikely to garner much support from the business and advisor communities. As well as arguing against expected tax cuts from Ottawa, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says some past tax-related benefits, […]

By Kate McCaffery |April 28, 2006

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Retirement independence a global goal

Canadians expect to remain more independent in their retirement than people in most other countries, according to a research report from global banking giant, HSBC, entitled The Future of Retirement: What the world wants. In a survey of more than 21,000 people, the bank found some general trends which Canada largely conformed to, but with […]

By Steven Lamb |April 27, 2006

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Small business against insurance sales in banks, survey suggests

The majority of small business owners say the rules should not be changed to allow banks to market and sell life and health insurance products in their branches, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Pollara on behalf of advisor association Advocis, found that 76% of small business owners feel that existing measures […]

By Doug Watt |April 27, 2006

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Tax cuts or a tax hike?

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has promised to deliver on most of the promises made during the Conservative election campaign when he hands down the federal budget next Tuesday. If this is true, it’s good news for charities and for clients who want to make donations of stock and securities. Flaherty has re-iterated a pledge to […]

By Kate McCaffery |April 26, 2006

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