Tag: budget

Credit Rating Remains Strong Following 2021-22 Budget

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Saskatchewan’s credit rating at AA with a stable outlook in a recent report. “All three major rating agencies have now updated their credit rating and outlook for Saskatchewan following the 2021-22 Budget, and we continue to have the second-highest overall credit rating among Canadian provinces,” Deputy Premier and Finance Minister… Continue reading Credit Rating Remains Strong Following 2021-22 Budget

Say Informed via Voyent Alert

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Canada’s Budget To Include Digital and Luxury Levies

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Source: Steve Scherer, ctvnews.ca, April 19, 2021 A luxury tax on new cars and private aircraft valued at more than $100,000 and boats worth over $250,000 will come into force next year if the budget is passed.  OTTAWA — Canada’s first budget in two years, to be presented to parliament on Monday, proposes a sales… Continue reading Canada’s Budget To Include Digital and Luxury Levies

4 Things Kids Need to Know About Money

Responsible spending includes knowing the difference between wants and needs. Back-to-school season, with added expenses and expectations around spending, is the perfect time to not only build your own budget for the year ahead, but also to introduce your own children to the concept of budgeting. The experts at Capital One break down four basic… Continue reading 4 Things Kids Need to Know About Money

SaskPower Offers Program to Save on Costs this Fall

By Mallorie Rast Rising energy bills and lowering income is a stressful situation that many households may find themselves in this winter as the weather officially moves to “sweater-weather.” After a pilot program earlier in the year, SaskPower is now offering a limited space Energy Assistance Program to families who are interested in becoming more… Continue reading SaskPower Offers Program to Save on Costs this Fall

Government of Sask. Introduces New Measures to Advance Saskatchewan’s Climate Strategy

The Government of Saskatchewan continues to implement key commitments made in the province’s climate change strategy, Prairie Resilience, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining a competitive economy. As part of their strategy, the government introduced performance standards in 2019 that are required for facilities that emit at least 25,000 tonnes of carbon… Continue reading Government of Sask. Introduces New Measures to Advance Saskatchewan’s Climate Strategy

Household Debt Ratio Drops to 158% of Disposable Income

Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, September 12, 2020 The average Canadian now owes $1.58 per dollar of disposable income. Canada’s household debt ratio registered a significant decline between April and June, as the government rolled out extensive income-support measures linked to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The agency said household credit market… Continue reading Household Debt Ratio Drops to 158% of Disposable Income

Loonie Steady After August Long Weekend

Source: MarketsFarm, producer.com, August 04, 2020 Benchmark crude oil prices were lower this morning due to market worries over the increasing spread of COVID-19 pandemic. WINNIPEG, Aug. 4 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was unchanged Tuesday morning, as trading resumed following the August long weekend. As of 9:04 CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7460… Continue reading Loonie Steady After August Long Weekend