Industry News

Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations

Income trusts capped in a housekeeping budget Staying the course: No surprises in Goodale’s first budget Advisors react to “non-event” budget Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations Industry insiders analyze return to prudence The federal budget and your financial plan (Client letter) Back to main page Oliver told Advisor.ca that he was also pleased […]

By Sheila Avari |March 18, 2004

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Industry insiders analyze return to prudence

Income trusts capped in a housekeeping budget Staying the course: No surprises in Goodale’s first budget Advisors react to “non-event” budget Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations Industry insiders analyze return to prudence The federal budget and your financial plan (Client letter) Back to main page “There was a strong desire expressed with respect […]

By Steven Lamb |March 18, 2004

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To Clients/Prospects: The federal budget and your financial plan

(March 23, 2004) Demonstrate your added value and deepen your relationships with clients and prospects by sending them this customizable letter highlighting a few of the noteworthy measures from the 2004 federal budget. For a general budget overview story, please click here. Dear [Client/Prospect name here], As you are no doubt aware, Finance Minister Ralph […]

By John Craig |March 18, 2004

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Reduce RRSP limits, says think tank

(March 17, 2004) The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives wants the federal government to cut RRSP contribution limits by 16%, a move the Ottawa-based think tank says will raise tax revenues by $1.5 billion. In its alternative federal budget released yesterday, the CCPA recommended that RRSP limits be set at 18% of twice the average […]

By Doug Watt |March 17, 2004

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