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More than 400,000 Canadian seniors have been approved for dental care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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"The Canadian Dental Care Plan is already seeing significant uptake, with more than 400,000 seniors successfully applying for the plan in just the first month, all without any wait time on the phone.

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  • "The Canadian Dental Care Plan is already seeing significant uptake, with more than 400,000 seniors successfully applying for the plan in just the first month, all without any wait time on the phone.
  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan has already got hundreds of thousands of uninsured seniors approved for dental care, and more are joining every day.
  • By expanding applications to the Canadian Dental Care Plan, we help ensure seniors have access to the essential dental care services they deserve.
  • "Once fully deployed, the Canadian Dental Care Plan will extend to eligible Canadians of all ages whose adjusted family net income is less than $90,000.

Making dental care more affordable in Canada

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Today, the Government of Canada announced the details of the upcoming roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a significant milestone for the health and well-being of people in Canada.

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  • Today, the Government of Canada announced the details of the upcoming roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a significant milestone for the health and well-being of people in Canada.
  • "The Canadian Dental Care Plan will help millions of Canadians seeking access to oral health care.
  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will be administered by Health Canada in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), through Service Canada, and Sun Life.
  • The Canada Dental Benefit will continue to support families with children under the age of 12 until June 30, 2024.

Welcome to the Canadian Health & Government Advocates!

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Health & Government Advocates club on ClubHouse is a weekly program hosted by Susana Scott and Dr. Tomi Mitchellboth of whom are dedicated to helping Canadians navigate their health and government benefits.

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  • CALGARY, AB, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Health & Government Advocates club on ClubHouse is a weekly program hosted by Susana Scott and Dr. Tomi Mitchellboth of whom are dedicated to helping Canadians navigate their health and government benefits.
  • In each episode, they share pearls of wisdom regarding health and wellness to educate their listeners and empower them to make more informed decisions.
  • Susana Scott has worked with Prime Ministers Jean Chrtien and Paul Martin as a special assistant, advisor, and political strategist.
  • As a former Special Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board of the federal government of Canada, she has expertise in navigating government bureaucracy and interpreting legislation.

Federal Budget 2022: Businesses seeking further measures to enable the transition to a more innovative, greener economy

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Earlier this year, draft legislative proposals were released for a number of outstanding and previously announced tax measures.

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  • Earlier this year, draft legislative proposals were released for a number of outstanding and previously announced tax measures.
  • Real Estate: Review the tax treatment of real estate investment trusts and require landlords to disclose rent received pre- and post-renovation.
  • KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians.
  • KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country.

Government of Canada extends deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit to receive the COVID-19 one-time payment for persons with disabilities

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Friday, October 23, 2020
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It is for this reason that the Government of Canada is continuing to ensure that the needs of persons with disabilities are supported.

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  • It is for this reason that the Government of Canada is continuing to ensure that the needs of persons with disabilities are supported.
  • Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced that the deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to receive the one-time payment has been extended from September 25, 2020, to December 31, 2020.
  • An extension of the deadline will give clients more time to submit their applications, and the Government of Canada time to issue decisions regarding eligibility.
  • We have extended the deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit so that more Canadians with disabilities can access the benefit and get the financial support they need.

Tax Tip - What you need to know if you bought or sold a property

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Monday, March 9, 2020
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If you bought or built a property in 2019, you may be able to:

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  • If you bought or built a property in 2019, you may be able to:
    Claim $5,000 on your tax return You may be able to claim $5,000 on your tax return with the home buyers' amount if you recently bought a qualifying home .
  • This amount represents a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $750.
  • This credit may also apply to an individual that bought the home for the benefit of a related person who is eligible for the disability tax credit.
  • If you sold your principal residence in 2019, you need to:
    Report the sale You have to report the sale of your principal residence on your tax return in the year you sold the property.

Association of Canadian Disability Benefit Professionals responds to Canada Revenue Agency changes to Disability Tax Credit Program

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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TORONTO, June 12, 2019 /CNW/ - In an unprecedented move, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published proposed regulations under the Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restrictions Act limiting the fees that may be charged to assist disabled Canadians in qualifying for and maximizing benefits relating to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

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  • TORONTO, June 12, 2019 /CNW/ - In an unprecedented move, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published proposed regulations under the Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restrictions Act limiting the fees that may be charged to assist disabled Canadians in qualifying for and maximizing benefits relating to the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
  • Members of the Association play a critical role in unlocking benefits for disabled Canadians and their families.
  • Taxes are complicated, and dealing with CRA can be a nightmare.
  • For this work, CRA's regulations would permit service providers to charge a maximum fee of $100.