Industry News

ASC creates new economy division, appoints director

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has established a new economy division. Denise Weeres will act as director of the division, coordinating efforts across the ASC to facilitate capital raising by “new economy” companies entering the capital market, a release says, as well as anticipating and acting on issues and opportunities relating to emerging financial technologies. […]

By Staff |June 25, 2018

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CRA warns about WITB tax scheme

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning Canadians about a scheme to get a tax refund from the working income tax benefit (WITB) even if a person has no employment income. The WITB is a refundable tax credit to give tax relief to low-income workers, says CRA in its warning. Income must be earned from working […]

By Staff |June 22, 2018

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What’s loved and loathed about CSA’s latest proposals

CSA’s latest proposals, dropped June 21, offered both long-awaited outcomes and some surprises

By Katie Keir |June 22, 2018

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Industry groups call CSA’s proposals harmonized, practical

But they'll dig in and 'respond vigorously' in coming months

By Staff |June 22, 2018

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