Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) announced the appointment of George Burger to the Board of Directors of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). The full release is available online. Call 613-996-7861.
The Financial Action Task Force published a document entitled, "The Review of the Standards – Preparation for the 4th Round of Mutual Evaluations" and has asked for public comment. The closing date for feedback is January 7, 2011. The full review is available online. Email fatf.consultation@fatf-gafi.org.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) issued a statement concerning the eligibility for the disability tax credit and registered disability savings plan. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-7861.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) launched public consultations on the taxation of corporate groups to explore whether changes to the tax system can be made to improve its efficiency and to support economic growth. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-7861.
The G7 Finance Ministers announcement that the Government of Ireland is applying for financial assistance from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. The full release is available online. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) says Budget 2011, the next phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, will maintain the Government’s focus on the economy, … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby—Oshawa, ON) hosted in Toronto a consultation with business leaders, as part of a series of discussions with Canadians on how Canada’s Economic Action Plan will continue to shape the country’s economic future in Budget 2011. The full release is online. Call 613-996-7861.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby—Oshawa, ON) confirmed that Canada GEN Investment Corporation (Canada GEN) has agreed to sell 30,453,205 shares of common stock of General Motors Company (GM) at a public offering price per share of US$33. Canada GEN has also granted the underwriters of the initial public offering the option to acquire from Canada GEN … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby—Oshawa, ON) welcomed an agreement with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission that designates Canada as a destination for Chinese insurance wealth management business. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-7861.
The department released a package of draft legislative proposals relating to a number of technical changes to the Income Tax Act. The draft legislative proposals include changes to: rules applicable to partnerships and their members; provisions in the Income Tax Act and Income Tax Regulations relating to pensions; rules relating to Labour Sponsored Venture Capital … Read more
The department has announced the new rates for the December 1, 2010 series of Canada Savings Bonds. CPB Series 77 and CSB Series 127 are on sale from November 2, 1010 until December 1, 2010. Call 1-888-773-9999.
