Tax planning for CERB

[The Canadian Press] Many Canadians are just trying to get through the week, never mind the year, when it comes to their finances. But accountants say it’s already time to start taking stock of government support and wages received since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

Pandemic personal finance update finale: A 10-point checklist of things you should have done by now to protect or improve your money situation

[By Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail] Hard lessons in personal finance have rained down on us since the pandemic began. The Pandemic Personal Finance Update has tried to keep track of them. The first instalment appeared March 23 and covered falling stocks and “wartime budgets” for families. Later editions looked at topics such as … Read more

How Ontarians can get early access to money in locked-in accounts during Covid-19

[By Rudy Mezzetta, Advisor’s Edge] Ontarians experiencing financial difficulty resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic may be able to access money from their company pension plans, their Locked-in Retirement Accounts (LIRAs) or their Life Income Funds (LIFs) if they are eligible under the rules governing their pension plans or under Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act (PBA). Last … Read more

Pandemic personal finance update #2: Bank deposits are something you do NOT need to worry about

[By Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail] Over the past few weeks, a significant number of people have expressed concern about the safety of their deposits and guaranteed investment certificates at the big banks. “We track sentiment and we are picking that up in our numbers as well,” Peter Routledge, president and CEO of Canada … Read more

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of … Read more