There are various tax consequences associated with the ownership of stock.
Dividends
Because of the dividend tax credit, an individual receiving dividends from a Canadian resident corporation is subject to tax at a favourable rate. Dividends are taxed anywhere from 14 % to 17% lower than ordinary income, for an individual in the highest marginal tax bracket, [...]

Canada’s financial services sector includes the following institutions:

Banks,
Investment dealers,
Insurance companies,
Finance companies,
Credit unions and caisses populaires,
Trust and loan companies,
Pension funds,
Mutual funds.

The Bank Act was first passed in 1871 and governs the establishment and operation of banks in Canada. In total there are more than sixty banks in Canada, with most assets [...]

Monetary policy in Canada is set and administered by the central bank, the Bank of Canada. The Bank of Canada was established in 1934 and is responsible for issuing and managing the country’s money supply and the Government of Canada’s finances. This includes acting as financial advisor to the Government, maintenance of accounts, and issuance [...]

The economies of the world, including the economy of Canada, are subject to business cycles based on identifiable fundamentals. As businesses expand, inflationary conditions begin to appear due to increased spending. In periods of economic contraction, increasing costs slow demand and capacity begins to free up. Business cycles vary in their length and intensity. In [...]

Inflation is defined as a persistent increase in the general level of prices. Although today’s inflation rate is considered benign compared to levels of inflation seen in the past, the threat of inflation is always a concern for investors. Economists debate the root causes of inflation, but are agreed that inflation occurs when demand for [...]