Information and Advocacy Resources - Proposed Incorporation Tax Reform
Contents
Background
Government of Canada links to source documents
On-Line Petitions
SMA resources
CMA resources
CMA Letter Writing Tool
Social Media Connections
MD Financial Management resources
Link to Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Contact information for federal and provincial political leaders
Contact information for individual MPs from Saskatchewan
List of Saskatchewan members the Canadian Senate
List of Saskatchewan Members of the Legislature
Media Stories
Background
The Government of Canada is proposing changes to taxation regulations as they relate to incorporation. If implemented, these changes will have a profound effect on the economic affairs of professional groups, including physicians.
Since this issue is of utmost concern to our members, the SMA has been working with the CMA to prepare and support various initiatives to inform the federal government that the changes should not go forward as proposed. The government is consulting the public on the proposed changes and is accepting submissions until Oct. 2, 2017.
The SMA has designed this resource page to be a useful hub of information for members. It includes links to analysis of the changes, media stories, and provides information so that physicians can easily reach out to government officials to register concerns and present alternatives to the proposed tax changes.
If you have questions or concerns, or want to suggest information or links for the page, please e-mail us at sma@sma.sk.ca or call 1-800-667-3781.
Proposed Changes
Government of Canada links:
Link to the Government of Canada website:
Tax Planning Using Private Corporations
Submissions to the Government of Canada on this topic can be sent to: fin.consultation.fin@canada.ca
Online Petitions
Change.org petition opposing the tax changes
Petition sponsored by the Conservative Party of Canada opposing the tax changes
Petition sponsored by the Saskatchewan Party
SMA resources
Dr. Joanne Sivertson: President’s Letter
Transcript - Dr. Joanne Sivertson's presentation to Standing Senate Committee on National Finance
CMA resources
CMA Tax Update (January 18, 2018)
CMA Tax Update (January 12, 2018)
Letter from President Dr. Granger Avery
Document: Let’s Talk Facts and Fairness
Document: Frequently Asked Questions
Write to your MP about the proposed changes:
MD Financial Management resources
Link to MD Management Analysis
Webinar: Private Corporations and Tax Planning
Related links to organizations
Analysis:
Link to Canadian Federation of Independent Business
List of political leaders and contact info
List of contact information for federal leaders and Saskatchewan Members of Parliament (MP):
You can write using the CMA letter template (see above), or contact your MP using contact info provided below. If you write to your MP, please copy the SMA at sma@sma.sk.ca. Thank you!
Not sure who your MP is? Click here to see a map.
Contact information for the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada
Justin Trudeau - Prime Minister of Canada
Bill Morneau - Minister of Finance
Andrew Scheer - Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
Thomas Mulcair - Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada
Federal Minister of Health
Members of Parliament - Saskatchewan
Contact info for each member:
List of Saskatchewan members the Canadian Senate
List of Saskatchewan Members of the Legislature (MLAs):
http://www.legassembly.sk.ca/mlas/
Media stories
I love being a doctor, but Canada does not love me
Globe and Mail: Ottawa’s new tax measures unfairly target many doctors
Tax changes will encourage doctors to leave
MDtax Blog: Bill Morneau – Private Corporation Tax Changes Affecting Medical Doctors
Vancouver Sun: Opinion: Canadian doctors will be hurt by proposed tax change
The Globe and Mail: Doctors warn thousands could leave for U.S. over new federal tax hikes
The Globe and Mail: Concerns mount over Morneau's proposed tax changes affecting small businesses
The Globe and Mail: What Canada's new tax planning proposals mean for provate businesses
