Budget 2008 – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com Canada's news source for financial professionals Sun, 25 May 2008 18:40:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Budget 2008 – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com 32 32 Ottawa reports $1.2 billion March deficit https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/ottawa-reports-1-2-billion-march-deficit/ Sun, 25 May 2008 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/ottawa-reports-1-2-billion-march-deficit/ Federal surplus comes in at $10.2 billion for fiscal 2008

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]]> Deficit scenario unlikely for Canada, says Global Insight https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/deficit-scenario-unlikely-for-canada-says-global-insight/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:20:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/deficit-scenario-unlikely-for-canada-says-global-insight/ Deficit would be serious blow to credibility of finance minister

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]]> Canada ratings unaffected by proposed budget, says S&P https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/canada-ratings-unaffected-by-proposed-budget-says-sp/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:10:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/canada-ratings-unaffected-by-proposed-budget-says-sp/ Canada’s fiscal performance will continue to top those of ‘AAA’ rated G-7 countries

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]]> CLHIA commends 2008 federal budget https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/clhia-commends-2008-federal-budget/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:55:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/clhia-commends-2008-federal-budget/ Association welcomes TFSA initiative

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]]> Tax-free savings account a positive step, says IFIC https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/tax-free-savings-account-a-positive-step-says-ific/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:33:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/tax-free-savings-account-a-positive-step-says-ific/ Institute says new plan will not trigger clawbacks on OAS

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]]> Budget assumes slower growth in Canada, U.S. https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/budget-assumes-slower-growth-in-canada-u-s/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:17:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/budget-assumes-slower-growth-in-canada-u-s/ Most economists predict U.S. downturn won’t be severe

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]]> Medical expense tax credits extended, deductions for northern Canadians increased https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/medical-expense-tax-credits-extended-deductions-for-northern-canadians-increased/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:15:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/medical-expense-tax-credits-extended-deductions-for-northern-canadians-increased/ Ottawa will also move forward on RDSPs and it plans to extend the existing capital gains tax exemption for publicly-traded securities

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]]> Budget programs target seniors https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/budget-programs-target-seniors/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:10:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/budget-programs-target-seniors/ Government removes disincentives to work

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]]> Budget increases RESP flexibility https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/budget-increases-resp-flexibility/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:09:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/budget-increases-resp-flexibility/ Ottawa proposes boosting time limits for contributions and access to funds

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]]> Tax breaks for business are minor https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/tax-breaks-for-business-are-minor/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:03:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/tax-breaks-for-business-are-minor/ Budget includes an extension to capital cost allowances for the manufacturing sector

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