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B.C. Securities Commision
The B.C. Securities Commission is the provincial government agency regulating securities transactions in British Columbia.

Canada Customs & Revenue Agency
Trust the government to change a simple name like "Revenue Canada" to this unwieldy moniker. But they did. Over 3000 entries on just about anything you want to know about Canadian Taxes. Français

Canada Investment & Savings
This Government of Canada site is designed to give Canadians better access to Canada Savings Bonds,Treasury Bills and other government bonds and securities. Français

The Canada Pension Plan
Basic facts about the CPP. Français

The Canada Site
This is the main Government of Canada site and will lead you to all other resources. Français

Canadian Rural Partnership
This federal agency serves rural Canadians. Français

Department of Finance
Get news releases, speeches and publications from the Federal Department of Finance. Français

Financial Services Commision of Ontario
The Financial Services Commission regulates insurance, pensions, credit unions, cooperatives, mortgage brokers and loan and trust companies in Ontario. Français

Information for Seniors from CCRA
Access to information most relevant for seniors from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly RevCan).

Ministère du Revenu de Quebec
Quebec has its own income tax and you'll find info here at the Quebec government's website. English

Ontario Securities Commision
The Ontario Securities Commission is the provincial government agency regulating securities transactions in Ontario. This link connects to Investor Information. Français

Repayment of OAS Benefits - The Clawback
This government site sets out the rules for OAS repayment by higher-income Canadians - the "Clawback".

Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada has a wealth of data available on everything from the Consumer Price Index to population demographics to the latest economic indicators. Français

Strategis
This site from Industry Canada has a wealth of information on industry trends and resources. Français

Your Canada/Quebec Pension Plan Benefits
The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans offer options - such as taking your pension early or late, or splitting it with a spouse. Make sure you maximize your benefits.

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