EY sources available for budget insights and commentary
OTTAWA, Feb. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - The 22 March 2016 federal budget is sure to reveal how much the newly-elected government is prepared to act on its many election promises. With low oil prices, a sluggish economy and many sectors seeing declining growth, the federal budget is widely expected to offer some stimulus and assistance for affected regions, businesses and individuals.
EY's seasoned tax and business professionals are available to offer insights across industries and regions on budget day and shortly after.
Federal budget topics for discussion may include:
- Review and tightening of certain tax expenditures
- Tax relief for the middle class, including child care benefit programs
- Changes to tax treatment of stock option benefits
- International tax avoidance and tax evasion measures, including those based on the OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) recommendations
- Infrastructure spending across Canada
- Support for particular regions (Alberta) and industries (manufacturing).
- Sustainability initiatives and carbon pricing
- Impact on private companies and entrepreneurs
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