Last updated: Nov. 25, 2020
When the Endako Mine closed at the end of 2014, the Village of Fraser Lake lost its biggest employer. About a year later, the only grocery store in the community closed too. With just a convenience store in town, Fraser Lake residents had to drive almost an hour to the nearest … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 31, 2020
In our last few articles we’ve highlighted elevated government spending programs and the inevitable increase in the accumulated debt to alleviate the worst economic impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both current and former senior civil servants, economists and at least one former prime minister are all predicting that while … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 7, 2020
Former governor of the Bank of Canada David Dodge, writing on behalf of the C.D. Howe Institute while referring to the government’s financial response to COVID-19, said the right decisions were probably made at the time. However, the report also stated that the government must implement a plan to “restore fiscal … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 6, 2019
We love hearing from farmers and small business owners on what they like about being a FBC Member. Here are some of our favourite recent FBC reviews. FBC On-Site Tax Appointment Our Members tell us they appreciate the convenience of an on-site tax appointment at their home or business. Always available … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 30, 2019
Do you have a disability or a child with a disability? Are you worried about saving for retirement? Then you should open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help you start building long-term savings. The RDSP shares some similarities with the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), which was set up … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2019
Are you worried about saving for your child’s education after high school? What if we told you there’s a way you can start saving now for their future, and get a boost from the Canadian government? The registered education savings plan (RESP) is a savings account that can be set up … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 7, 2019
When you first wake up, you might check your email or scroll through Instagram on your phone, which makes mobile apps your first touchpoint of the day. You might also check your bank account, or shop online, or listen to music. Like a growing number of Canadians, you could order your … Read more
Last updated: Sep. 26, 2019
If you want to read more about why our Members love our year-round, personalized, all-in-one solution for their farm or small business, here are some of our favourite recent reviews. FBC On-Site Tax Appointment We’ll come to your home or place of business to understand the details of your operation and … Read more
Last updated: Jul. 31, 2019
If you’re a small business owner and are thinking about selling your business, it’s a good idea to start succession planning. According to the CFIB, the vast majority of business owners (81 per cent) intend to sell or transfer their business to retire, although only a fraction of them have started … Read more