In November 2024, CDA received a gold global Facilitation Impact Award in recognition of its strategic planning process, which led to the creation of CDA’s strategic plan, Forward Focus: Strategic Plan 2024-2029. The award is presented by the International Association of Facilitators, a global community of facilitators that promotes excellence in using professional group process facilitation to create engagement and impact. “CDA is honoured to receive the Facilitation Impact Award,” says Dr. Bruce Ward, CDA vice-president and former chair of the Strategic Planning Working Group. “The process of developing our strategic plan was an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ one. Together, we worked with our key stakeholders and received valuable insights from provincial and territorial dental associations, CDA staff, and our Board of Directors, and they all helped shape the plan and ensured that it aligns with the needs and expectations of those we serve.” CDA Receives Global Facilitation Impact Award In fall 2024, the federal government introduced legislation to amend capital gains legislation and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has already put these changes into effect starting June 25, 2024. With the announcement that Parliament is prorogued until March 24, 2025, the capital gains tax legislation would have to be reintroduced in a new session of Parliament. However, based on administrative tax policies grounded in parliamentary convention, the CRA typically requires taxpayers to file on the basis of proposed legislation. Therefore, the proposed capital gains tax rules are still technically in effect despite prorogation, pending any further announcements, guidance or clarifications issued by the CRA in the coming months. Dentists should consult with their tax professionals for specific advice on capital gains tax issues. Prorogation of Parliament and Capital Gains Tax Proposals See: bit.ly/3Cm84r6 13 Issue 1 | 2025 |
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