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 Reform will save Canadian business $1.2 million per year
New red tape relief for Canadian companies has been announced, with proposed changes that will see 32,000 fewer corporations filing a return under the Corporations Return Act, saving companies an estimated $1.2-million in administrative costs.
"These announcements are part of a concerted effort by the Feds to tackle more than just the 'low hanging fruit' and that making Canadian Business more competitive by removing many of these old, tired and redundant regulations is a major step forward." States Andrew Hopkins, President, New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.
"Improving Canada's competitiveness requires an ambitious aggressive and innovative private sector, and one that is focused on doing what it does best, producing goods and services that enable our domestic product to continue its growth." said John Winter, President & CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, please visit the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan website (www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/redtape).
Canadians with disabilities are under-represented in the workplace
A new report titled Rethinking disAbility highlights the benefits for businesses of employing people with disabilities. The panel consulted with businesses and organizations, including the Canadian Chamber, last fall and they heard that:
- Hiring people with disabilities makes good business sense.
- There are myths and misconceptions in the business community about the costs and risks associated with hiring people with disabilities.
- In half of the cases, there are no costs to accommodate a person with disabilities, but on average the cost is $500, an investment easily returned by a loyal and engaged employee.
Despite an aging population and a looming labour skills shortage, this significant talent pool is being overlooked. This is good news for employers seeking talent, and for the approximately 795,000 working-aged Canadians who are not working but whose disability does not prevent them from doing so.
Free Information Expo for Small Businesses
The Small Business Information Expo is a free tradeshow that brings together various organizations and government departments that support small businesses. The expo also features free drop-in educational panels, providing insight into resources for small business on topics such as available Federal Government support and assistance, government-funded associations and programs, and procurement opportunities.
Date: February 13, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free
Register: http://tpsgc-pwgsc1.fluidsurveys.com/s/2013_Small_Biz_Info_Expo/
Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Annual Report 2012
For the Canadian Chamber, 2012 was a successful year. We worked hard on your behalf advocating for measures to restore Canada's competitiveness to ensure businesses, like yours, can prosper, compete and succeed. We are proud of our achievements in 2012 and have highlighted them for you in our Annual Report.
Personal Tax Planning 2012-13: A Comprehensive Tax Guide to Savings
CGA-Canada's Personal Tax Planning eBook highlights current tax laws, regulations, and trends, and is now available for your e-reader or for purchase as a downloadable PDF.
The Personal Tax Planning book assists taxpayers by providing explanations and examples of common tax situations, as well as tax-planning tips and important filing dates. The 2012-13 edition provides an understanding of the personal income tax system at the federal level, as well as for each province or territory.
Find up-to-date information on topics including: income splitting, investment income and expenses, business and self-employment, income and expenses and tax rates for various levels of ordinary income, capital gains, and dividends.
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