Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Last year was different. The federal government extended the business tax filing and payment deadlines. It doesn’t look like the CRA will extend the business tax filing deadlines again this year. In fact, they’re urging you to file earlier than usual. Especially if you signed up for any COVID-19 programs for your … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Good news from Ottawa: the government will provide interest relief for people who accessed COVID-19 programs last year. Anything to make your life a little less taxing right now is a win. We’ve summarized the news below and other recent COVID-19-related updates that could help you and your business. For up-to-date … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Last week New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves presented the province’s fiscal 2021–22 budget. We’re not seeing any surprises in this budget. Like other provinces, the New Brunswick government is increasing spending on COVID-19 measures. Steeves predicts a projected deficit of $244.8 million for 2021-2022 to “to address the pressures that … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
Last week Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the province’s fiscal 2021–22 budget. The Ontario budget falls in line with what we’re seeing from other provincial budgets: more spending on health care, but otherwise a relatively quiet budget from a tax perspective. We’re happy to report the personal tax rate and … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
On March 25, 2021, Nova Scotia Finance Minister Labi Kousoulis presented the province’s fiscal 2021-22 budget. No surprises here – Nova Scotia is spending more on health care like other provinces. On the business side, they announced property tax relief for small business owners and the extension of the Equity Tax … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
On April 6, 2021, Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer presented the province’s fiscal 2021-22 budget. We’re seeing exactly what we expected in this budget – an increase in health care spending to fight the pandemic. The province is also putting more money towards education, social services, child care and capital projects. … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 8, 2021
On April 7, 2021, Finance Minister Scott Fielding presented Manitoba’s fiscal 2021-22 budget. As expected, we’re seeing more health care spending, with $1.2 billion being allocated to a vaccine program, PPE, contact tracing and other costs related to fighting the pandemic. On the small business side, the province will provide an … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 29, 2021
The following is archived material. Refer to your provincial government for more information. UPDATE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED. The Manitoba government is expanding its back-to-work subsidy program to encourage employers to bring back their employees or take on new hires. Private businesses and non-profits can now receive up to $100,000 … Read more
Last updated: Mar. 29, 2021
The following is archived material. Refer to your provincial government for more information. The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a temporary training subsidy for employers that will cover 100% of training costs for their employees. The Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS) program supports employers with training employees to adapt to new … Read more