By Liz O'Dowd on July 3, 2013 
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Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), informed Canadian consumers that the ban on unsolicited credit card cheques comes into effect June 21, 2013. As of June 21, 2013, all federally regulated financial institutions will be forbidden from sending unsolicited “promotional”… {Read more}
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Ontario is launching a new Collaboration Voucher program to give companies a competitive edge by connecting businesses with research institutions. Through the program, eligible companies can apply for vouchers which can be redeemed for access to the expertise and knowledge… {Read more}
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June 26, 2013, Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, Mr. J. Paul Dubé and Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, jointly announced the addition of a new right to the Taxpayers Bill of Rights. Article 16, “the right to lodge a service complaint… {Read more}
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In recognition of the ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, Economic Action Plan 2013 announces an extension of the temporary accelerated capital cost allowance for new investment in machinery and equipment in the manufacturing and processing sector for an additional… {Read more}
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Employers resident in another country who have employees in Canada (either resident or non-resident in Canada) are responsible for collecting; income taxes Employment Insurance (EI) premiums, except when – it appears that, because of the laws of the foreign country,… {Read more}
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If you want to take on an existing business rather than starting one from scratch, you may wish to consider buying a franchise. Although there are many advantages to this, it is important to do your research before you commit…. {Read more}
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If you are a business owner whose products require shipping, whether or not to charge a fee can be a tricky decision. Although free shipping is a consumers’ dream, it can have financial drawbacks for you. Before diving in, you… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 20, 2013 Leave a comment
Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, on June 10, 2013, welcomed the passage of Bill C-60, the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, by the House of Commons. “We are one step closer to implementing measures that will build on our… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
On June 10, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has received information from international allies that relates to persons resident… {Read more}
By Liz O'Dowd on June 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Canadian enterprises sold almost $122 billion of goods and services over the Internet in 2012. This total was just over double the value of online sales in 2007, the last time a similar survey was conducted. Three sectors, manufacturing, wholesale trade and retail… {Read more}