Tax season, scam season: Don’t get fooled before deadline
The Canada Revenue Agency says tax scams are as prevalent as ever at this time of year, and they're getting more complex and sophisticated.
Money
Apr 29
Ex-CSA engineer acquitted on charge of acting for Chinese firm
Former Canadian Space Agency engineer Wanping Zheng has been acquitted of breach of trust at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que.
Canada
Apr 12
Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foul
The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.
Canada
Apr 23
Trudeau says ‘good luck’ to Saskatchewan premier in carbon price spat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Revenue Agency is "very, very good" at collecting money it's owed, in a growing row with Saskatchewan's premier over the carbon price.
Canada
Apr 24
CRA’s handling of bare trust reporting rules needs ‘systemic review,’ MP says
A Conservative MP is calling for a "systemic review" into the Canada Revenue Agency's recent handling of bare trust reporting requirements amid ongoing criticisms.
Money
Apr 9
CAA Manitoba says ‘alarming’ survey results show lack of awareness about driving high
The auto club says the study found that since legalization, 27 per cent of Manitoba drivers say they've driven a vehicle after consuming edible cannabis.
Crime
Apr 17
CRA’s bare trust filing change had costly consequences: ‘A lot of angry people’
The CRA announced last week that it is no longer requiring bare trusts to file a tax return this year, but it's left some taxpayers and accountants fronting the cost.
Money
Apr 7
U.S. cyber agency says its emails with Microsoft stolen by Russian hackers
The warning that government agencies are being targeted using stolen Microsoft emails follows the company's announcement in March that it was still wrestling with the intruders.
Tech
Apr 11
Moose Jaw snags 4 spots in CAA Top 10 Worst Roads ranking
Moose Jaw had four roads make the top 10 worst road rankings from CAA.
Traffic
Apr 30
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. ‘working on options for repayment’ of $8M bill owed to feds
The Regina Exhibition Association Limited is working on options of bill of $8M that is owed to the federal government following an audit from the CRA.
Canada
Apr 9
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. needs to repay $8M following CRA audit
REAL will need to repay the federal government $8 million following an audit from the CRA in funding for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada
Apr 5
CIB splitting $140M loan among Manitoba communities for water and wastewater projects
Brandon, Niverville and the Rural Municipalities of Taché, Hanover and Richot will all be on the receiving end of a loan for water and wastewater projects.
Canada
Mar 26
Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to Moscow
Insider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.
World
Apr 1
The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13
Gen, David Petraeus on the role of the United States and Canada in trying to quell global violence, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on the carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 31
CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this year
The CRA says it’s making the change after the new reporting rules around bare trusts had an “unintended impact on Canadians.”
Money
Mar 28
Manitoba agrees in principle to $530M settlement for breach of CFS children’s Charter rights
The settlement, which is still subject to court approval, stems from the province's action in connection with Children's Special Allowances between 2005 and 2019.
Canada
Mar 25
Brampton man charged in charitable tax fraud case involving $34 million
The CRA says a Brampton man was a partner in a tax preparation business known as E & F Tax Associates or as Bankay Financial Services Inc. in Toronto and Brampton.
Crime
Mar 22
Did you open an FHSA last year? Why your tax refund might be delayed
Some Canadians who opened a first home savings account (FHSA) in 2023 have reported delays getting their tax returns processed by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Money
Mar 20
Quebec’s worst roads: drivers invited to cast their votes
CAA-Quebec kicked off its annual campaign on Tuesday, asking drivers to vote and send in photos of which street is the most difficult to navigate.
Canada
Apr 2
Do you drive on Manitoba’s worst road? Annual CAA campaign kicks off Tuesday
You can now make your voice heard about Manitoba's most dreaded stretch of road — whether it's due to potholes, traffic congestion, poorly timed traffic signals, or anything else.
Traffic
Mar 19