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Moving Back to Canada? Here’s What Can Go Wrong

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Moving Back to Canada? Here’s What Can Go Wrong

You left Canada. Maybe a decade ago, maybe longer. You built a career, a life, maybe a whole family somewhere else. And now you’re thinking about coming home. Aging parents, … Read more

Categories Global Living

Why Canada Is Losing Millionaires

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Why Canada Is Losing Millionaires

In 2024, Canada attracted 3,200 millionaires from around the world. In 2025? One thousand. That’s a 69% collapse in a single year. And it’s happening while the rest of the … Read more

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How the CRA Picks Who They Audit

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How the CRA Picks Who They Audit

You filed your tax return, got your refund, and moved on with your life. Eighteen months later, you get a letter from the CRA that you’re being audited. That’s the … Read more

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What’s the Cheapest and Safest Country for Canadians to Live in?

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
What’s the Cheapest and Safest Country for Canadians to Live in?

Wars are breaking out on multiple continents. Crime rising in places that felt safe five years ago. The world seems to feel less safe these days. And the data backs … Read more

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They Left Canada and Their Income Went UP

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
They Left Canada and Their Income Went UP

It seems that lately, more Canadians are dreaming about leaving the country than ever. Maybe you are too, since you clicked on this post. But when people start seriously considering … Read more

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The CRA Doesn’t Care About Your 183 Days

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
The CRA Doesn't Care About Your 183 Days

Many Canadians believe there is a 183-day rule that controls everything — their tax residency, their government benefits like OAS and GIS, their health coverage. They think that under 183 … Read more

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Why More Canadians Are Choosing a Backup Country

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Why More Canadians Are Choosing a Backup Country

If you’re like me, you’ve been paying attention to the growing tension between Canada and the United States. And for the first time in a long time, the future of … Read more

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This 1 Rule Decides If You Keep OAS When Retiring Abroad

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
This 1 Rule Decides If You Keep OAS When Retiring Abroad

If you retire abroad without knowing this one rule, your OAS can disappear after just six months. Most Canadians have no idea it even exists. Picture two retirees. Same age. … Read more

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The TFSA Mistake Almost Everyone Makes When Leaving Canada

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
The TFSA Mistake Almost Everyone Makes When Leaving Canada

The TFSA is great… until it leaves Canada. Once you become a non-resident, the rules change in ways you might not expect. We’ve helped many Canadians plan moves outside the … Read more

Categories Global Living

Who Gets to Tax You After You Leave Canada?

by Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Who Gets to Tax You After You Leave Canada?

Imagine moving abroad, thinking you’re done with Canadian taxes, and suddenly both Canada and your new country want to tax you. Now you’re stuck in a messy tax love triangle … Read more

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