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Category: Coronavirus

Stop Living Paycheque to Paycheque and Start Living

March 1, 2021blog, Coronavirus, Debt, financial advice, financial planningDenis Bugeja

We are now living in a gig economy as a result of wage stagnation and increased globalization. While previous generations have usually worked one full-time job, often with a pension plan, today more and more Canadians are working for several different companies as independent contractors.

While this type of work does offer much-needed flexibility for some, it also creates financial instability for millions of Canadians. A recent survey of all working Canadians by the Canadian Payroll Association suggests that 43 percent of workers were living paycheque to paycheque prior to COVID-19. That statistic does not take into account COVID-19’s impact on the workforce.

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Extended COVID-19 Federal Emergency Benefits

February 22, 2021blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - RetiringDenis Bugeja

On Friday, February 19, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an extension to:

– Canada Recovery Benefit
– Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
– Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
– Employment Insurance

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Self-employed: Government of Canada addresses CERB repayments for some ineligible self-employed recipients

February 12, 2021blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersDenis Bugeja

Great news for some ineligible self-employed Canadians who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

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Highlights of the 2020 Federal Fall Economic Statement | Additional $20,000 CEBA loan available now

December 7, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, corporate, disability, financial planning, RDSP, TaxDenis Bugeja

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently provided the government’s fall economic update. It included information on the government’s strategy for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and its plan to help shape the recovery. We’ve summarized the highlights for you:

• Corporate Tax Changes, including extensions to subsidy programs.

• Personal Tax Changes, including additional Canada Child Benefit Plan payments and a new “Work from home” tax credit.

• Indirect Tax Changes, including the proposal to charge GST/HST on services provided via digital platforms, as well as the temporary removal of GST/HST on face masks and shields.

For business owners, as of December 4th, the CEBA loan has been expanded by an additional $20,000.

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Applications for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy starts today!

November 23, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersDenis Bugeja

The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is open for applications today! Unlike the previous program, this subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.

CERS covers up to 65% of rent for businesses, charities and non-profits impacted by COVID-19.

An additional 25% Lockdown Support is available during a public health lockdown order.

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Diversifying in Uncertain Times

November 1, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Estate Planning, Investment, Life InsuranceDenis Bugeja

Uncertain about where to invest during Covid-19? It may be time to diversify through a Participating Whole Life policy

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Applications for Canada Recovery Benefit now open!

October 13, 20202020, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersDenis Bugeja

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) is now open for applications.

If you are eligible for the CRB, you can receive $1,000 ($900 after taxes withheld) for a 2-week period.

If your situation continues past 2 weeks, you will need to apply again. You may apply up to a total of 13 eligibility periods (26 weeks) between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021.

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New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy | Wage Subsidy extended | CEBA additional $20,000 loan

October 9, 20202020, blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Practice OwnersDenis Bugeja

Great news for businesses! The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy will be available directly to business owners who need rent relief. The Wage Subsidy has been extended to June 2021. And the CEBA has been expanded to provide up to $20,000 interest-free loan.

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Applications for Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit and Caregiving Benefit starts today!

October 5, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - StudentsDenis Bugeja

Starting October 5, 2020, the Government of Canada will be accepting online applications for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB).

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Throne Speech: Recovery Plan Highlights

September 24, 2020blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students, disabilityDenis Bugeja

On September 23rd, in a speech delivered by Governor General Julie Payette, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined the Federal government’s priorities.

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