Coronavirus and Market Volatility
February 28, 2020
The Independent Accountants' Investment Counsel Inc provides an update on the investor reaction to the unfolding Coronavirus (COVID-19) story which has caused significant market volatility.

On November 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2025 – Canada Strong, to the House of Commons. No changes were proposed to personal or corporate tax rates. Some highlights include the following: Some highlights include: A. Personal Measures Automatic tax filings for low-income Canadians to commence for the 2025 tax year. A 5% credit for eligible personal support workers working for eligible health care establishments. B. Business Measures A variety of new and extended measures for accelerated CCA on asset acquisitions. An anti-avoidance measure to prevent tax deferrals related to refundable dividend tax where dividends are paid within a corporate group. Various modifications to tax incentives related to the clean economy. C. International Measures Revisions to the transfer pricing rules and requirements.




