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Friday, November 07, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Federal BudgetProductivity and competitiveness measures welcome, however, concerns remain on spending VANCOUVER, BC, November 4, 2025 - In response to today’s federal budget, Alex McMillan, CEO (Interim) of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The first budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government ...read more
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025
English version — La version française suitBusinesses: Go online to register for a business number or CRA program account
Starting November 3, 2025, registrations for new business number (BN) or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) program accounts must be done online. The CRA is moving away from phone-based registrations, so if you call the Business Enquiries (BE) line to register, you’ll be directed ...read more
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025
English versionCanada Revenue Agency Announces Maximum Pensionable Earnings and Contributions for 2026CPP contribution rates and amounts
The Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) for 2026 will be $74,600.00, up from $71,300.00 in 2025. The basic exemption amount for 2026 will remain at $3,500.00.
Employee and employer Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contribution rates for 2026 remain at 5.95%, ...read more
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