Great news out of Calgary – and news we hope is replicated in B.C. – as the $39M Marian and Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience, opened Monday. This facility will help 8,000 kids a year deal with mental health issues. The centre, which will augment the work being...
CALGARY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is expanding in Alberta, and Mike Martens, one of the province’s top advocacy leaders, has been selected to head up ICBA Alberta, ICBA president Chris Gardner announced today. Building on the...
Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA’s latest training featured course, the ICBA Gala, and the future of one Aaron Rodgers with the NFL team Jordan co-owns, the Green Bay Packers. Leadership Foundations for Women in Construction Starts March 20; 4 weeks...
Our friend Corey Hirsch retweeted a video from former TSN host Michael Landsberg, one of Canada’s most important mental health advocates. Michael tore his ACL recently, and he has posted a short video comparing it to the depression he has battled for decades. He had...
Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s latest featured course – and Kerry’s literal run in Las Vegas. Introduction to Delay Claims (Live online) Thursday, March 9, 2023 | 9-11AM 2 BC Housing CPD Points Register at...
In our work at ICBA Benefits, we work with a number of insurance carriers, including Desjardins. Last week, Desjardins put out a new report, Building workplace mental health strategies for a healthy tomorrow – 3 challenges and how to overcome them, which includes the...
Thanks Epscan Industries Ltd.!At Epscan, we understand that managing finances can be challenging, whether it's navigating through times of having extra cash or figuring out the tight spots. That's why we're excited to highlight the fantastic resources available through our friends at ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.They've teamed up with the Credit Counseling Society to offer a comprehensive suite of courses designed to provide practical, real-life financial guidance.Whether you're planning for a vacation, gearing up for future purchases, thinking about retirement or home ownership, dealing with inflation, using credit wisely, managing debt, or setting a budget - ICBA's courses are tailored to help those in the construction industry and related fields enhance their financial understanding.Expand your knowledge and improve your life. Connect with ICBA for valuable information that makes financial sense. It’s a great way to take charge of your financial health and ensure a secure future.#ICBA #bluecollar #construction #livebetter #retirewell #gratitude #learn #money #moneymatters #NoMoreDebt #earntolearn #creditcounseling ... See MoreSee Less
Today, on this Day of Mourning, we pause to honour the lives of those that have been injured or lost their lives to workplace injury or disease in B.C.And we re-commit ourselves to making sure we do everything we can to protect workers. ... See MoreSee Less
TRAINING THURSDAY: Navigating Taxes for Small Businesses and Self-Employed Individuals Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest (FREE!) featured course.Navigating Taxes for Small Businesses and Self-Employed IndividualsLive Online | FREE!Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 11AM – 12:30PM Pacific TimeRegister at icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/473-free-information-session-navigating-taxes-for-small-businesses...See our full course catalogue at icba.ca/coursesWouldn’t it be great to know that you are doing things right before you file your small business tax returns? Join us for a free 1.5-hour webinar where a Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Officer will explain how to avoid common errors that could end up costing you time and money. Through the Liason Officer Service, CRA offers free support and guidance to small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them meet their tax obligations. As this program is a National program, the information discussed applies to all provinces in Canada. During this webinar, a liaison officer will:• Answer tax-related questions (income tax, GST/HST, and payroll)• Discuss business tax deductions • Explain common tax errors and financial benchmarks for your industry or a comparable one• Provide an overview of helpful tools and services offered by the CRA• Explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices or offer advice and help with setting up an effective bookkeeping system for your business.Please note that the information provided will be kept fairly general, however, participants will have the opportunity to request a one-on-one personalized visit should they want to discuss their specific situation in confidence. Your private conversation with a liaison officer is 100% confidential; the information you choose to discuss with a liaison officer will not be shared with other areas of the CRA, or anyone else. ... See MoreSee Less
TRAINING THURSDAY: Navigating Taxes for Small Businesses and Self-Employed Individuals Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest (FREE!) featured course.Navigating Taxes for Small Businesses and Self-Employed IndividualsLive Online | FREE!Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 11AM – 12:30PM Pacific TimeRegister at icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/473-free-information-session-navigating-taxes-for-small-businesses...See our full course catalogue at icba.ca/coursesWouldn’t it be great to know that you are doing things right before you file your small business tax returns? Join us for a free 1.5-hour webinar where a Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Officer will explain how to avoid common errors that could end up costing you time and money. Through the Liason Officer Service, CRA offers free support and guidance to small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them meet their tax obligations. As this program is a National program, the information discussed applies to all provinces in Canada. During this webinar, a liaison officer will:• Answer tax-related questions (income tax, GST/HST, and payroll)• Discuss business tax deductions • Explain common tax errors and financial benchmarks for your industry or a comparable one• Provide an overview of helpful tools and services offered by the CRA• Explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices or offer advice and help with setting up an effective bookkeeping system for your business.Please note that the information provided will be kept fairly general, however, participants will have the opportunity to request a one-on-one personalized visit should they want to discuss their specific situation in confidence. Your private conversation with a liaison officer is 100% confidential; the information you choose to discuss with a liaison officer will not be shared with other areas of the CRA, or anyone else. ... See MoreSee Less
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