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Through the Economic Action Plan (EAP), the Government supports families and individuals by keeping taxes low, better protecting financial consumers, promoting low-cost and secure pension options, and meeting the health care needs of Canadians. Tax relief gives individuals and families greater flexibility to make the choices that are right for them.
Learn how the Economic Action Plan is working for you:
Children’s Arts Tax Credit
The Government has introduced a 15% non-refundable Children's Arts Tax Credit to better recognize the costs associated with children's artistic, cultural, recreational and developmental activities. [More. . .]
First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit
To assist first-time home buyers with the costs associated with the purchase of a home, the federal government introduced the First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit—a $5,000 non-refundable income tax credit amount on a qualifying home. [More. . .]
Review of the Registered Disability Savings Plan
Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government is committed to ensuring that Registered Disability Savings Plans continue to meet the needs of Canadians with severe disabilities and their families. [More. . .]
Family Caregiver Tax Credit
Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government is committed to recognizing the sacrifices that many Canadians make to care for their children, spouses, parents and other family members with infirmities. [More. . .]
View all EAP Initiatives Supporting Canadian Families
Browse other initiatives and programs that support families and individuals by keeping taxes low, better protecting financial consumers, promoting low-cost and secure pension options, and meeting the health care needs of Canadians. [More. . .]