Canada’s tax system needs an overhaul. Here are 11 big ideas to make it happen – Globe and Mail, September 25, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canada-tax-system-expert-ideas/
Matt Lundy discusses the responses after “The Globe and Mail asked notable figures – from the C-suite to the ivory tower – to pitch a big, bold change to the tax system.”
Your home is part of your retirement plan. Here’s why – Financial Post, October 1, 2026
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/your-home-is-part-of-your-retirement-plan
Evan Riddell discusses how “Your home is part of your retirement plan. Here’s why In looking at the financial picture, a common mistake is to focus only on monthly housing costs or to assume aging in place.”
Now that you know the truth, what do you do about reconciliation? – cbc.ca, September 30, 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/what-do-you-do-about-reconciliation-9.7362518
Brandie Weikle points out how “There are countless ways, big and small, to contribute to reconciliation”
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payments coming October 5 – MoneySense.ca, September 28, 2026
https://www.moneysense.ca/earn/benefits/canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-october-2026/
MoneySense editors review how “The CRA is set to roll out its second round of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payments.” A welcome benefit for many retirees.
How Ottawa could cut personal income taxes – without creating a fiscal mess – Globe and Mail, September 25, 2026
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-gst-tax-reform-personal-income/
Erica Alini asks “Could cutting personal income taxes and raising the GST actually encourage growth? Some experts say it could be a crucial move – but massively unpopular if done wrong”.
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