Happy New Year Mississauga-Streetsville!

Brad Butt, M.P.
Mississauga-Streetsville
154 Queen St., S, Unit 104 Mississauga, ON L5M 2P4
Happy New Year Mississauga-Streetsville!
Friends,
It continues to be a great honour and privilege to serve you as your Member of Parliament both in Ottawa and here at home.
2014 was a very challenging year on a number of fronts from continuing our efforts for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to
acts of terrorism at home and abroad to ensuring we have a strong criminal justice system that keeps our communities safe.
One of the highlights for me was the visit of Prime Minister Harper on December 11,
2014, to the Canadian Tire store in the Meadowvale Town Centre to participate in a
pre-budget roundtable and meet the employees of the store.
The House of Commons returned for its winter/spring sitting on January 26, 2015. I
will continue to serve on the Standing Committees on Human Resources, Skills &
Social Development and Status of Persons with Disabilities and the Standing
Committee on Government Operations & Estimates.
Whether it be in Ottawa or at home, I will continue to work hard, be accessible and do
my very best to represent your views.
Wishing you and your family all the best for peace, health and happiness in 2015!
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and
Brad meet with the manager and
employees of the Meadowvale
Canadian Tire Store.
Thank you,
Brad Butt, M.P.
Mississauga-Streetsville
Strong Families, Strong Canada
Our Government announced new measures to help make life
more affordable for Canadian families.
Under the strong and dependable
leadership of Prime Minister
Stephen Harper, our Government
is focused on helping hardworking Canadian families make
ends meet, by making important
priorities like child care and afterschool sports more affordable.
Under this plan, every family with
children will have more money in
their pockets, to spend on their priorities as a family.
Our Government is fulfilling its promise to balance the federal
budget. We are now in a position to fulfill our promise to help
Canadian families balance theirs.
All families with children will benefit from the new measures
introduced by our Government. The average tax relief and
benefits for these families will be $1,140 in 2015.
The proposed new measures include:
The Family Tax Cut, a federal tax credit that will allow a
higher-income spouse to transfer up to $50,000 of taxable income
to a spouse in a lower tax bracket.
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The credit will provide tax relief – capped at $2,000 – for couples
with children under the age of 18, effective for the 2014 tax year.
Income splitting is helping seniors across the country, which is
why the Government is now proposing similar relief for families.
Increasing the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) for
children under age six. As of January 1, 2015, parents will receive
a benefit of $160 per month for each child under the age of six –
up from $100 per month. In a year, parents will receive up to
$1,920 per child.
 Expanding the UCCB to children aged six through 17. As of
January 1, 2015, under the expanded UCCB, parents will receive
a benefit of $60 per month for children aged six through 17. In a
year, parents will receive up to $720 per child.
 Increasing the Child Care Expense Deduction dollar limits
by $1,000, effective for the 2015 tax year. The maximum amounts
that can be claimed will increase
to $8,000 from $7,000 for children
under age seven, to $5,000 from
$4,000 for children aged seven
through 16, and to $11,000 from
$10,000 for children who are
eligible for the Disability Tax
Credit.
 At the end of 2014, the Prime
Minister announced our
Government’s intention to double
the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and make it refundable. The
maximum amount of expenses that may be claimed under the
credit will be doubled from its current limit to $1,000 for the 2014
tax year and subsequent tax years, and the credit will be made
refundable effective for the 2015 and subsequent tax years.
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For more information visit
www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Tax Tips
Supporting our Veterans
On December 7, 2014, with members of
the Executive of Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 139 - Serving Overseas Veterans
Club Streetsville - MP Brad Butt honoured
veterans for their service in the Second
World War by bestowing Victory pins and
certificates at a special ceremony held at
the Streetsville Legion.
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"It is essential that we recognize the
contribution and sacrifice made by these
veterans who are directly responsible for
the quality of life and freedom we enjoy in
Canada today," said MP Butt. "It was a
great honour for me on behalf of the Prime
Minister and Government of Canada to
award these recognitions on these fine
men."
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the minimum pre-tax salary being set at
$42,426.
An additional monthly financial benefit
of up to $1,709.00 for those that suffer
from lost job opportunities because of
permanent and severe injuries. In the
event that a Veteran has been severely
injured in the service of Canada and
cannot find suitable employment on a
permanent basis because of the injuries,
an additional monthly support of
$1,047.00.
Those that have completed
rehabilitation and are able to work but
have not been able to find a job or have
a low-paying job, may also receive a tax
free monthly payment of up to
$2,593.00 plus an additional $328.00
per dependent child.
A one-time tax free award for injuries
up to a maximum of $298,587.00.
Up to $194.00 per month for wear and
tear on specially maintained clothing to
support disability.
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Our Government has invested close to $5
billion in new funding to enhance Veterans
benefits, programs and services including
the following:
These are just some of the ways our
government is helping. For a complete list
 Income replacement that ensures their
visit www.veterans.gc.ca
annual income does not fall below 74%
of their re-release military salary with
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comprehensive package of measures that
The world is a dangerous place and, as
will:
most brutally demonstrated by last
October’s attacks in Ottawa and Saint-Jean  criminalize the advocacy or promotion
of terrorism offences in general;
-sur-Richelieu, Canada is not immune to
 counter terrorist recruitment by giving
the threat of terrorism. The proposed
our courts the authority to order the
legislation will provide Canadian law
removal of terrorist propaganda online;
enforcement and national security agencies
with additional tools and flexibility to keep  enhance the Canadian Security
Intelligence Service (CSIS)’s powers to
pace with evolving threats and better
address threats to the security of Canada
protect Canadians here at home.
while ensuring that courts maintain
In line with measures taken by our allies,
oversight;
the Government is taking additional action  provide law enforcement agencies with
to ensure our law enforcement and national
enhanced ability to disrupt terrorism
security agencies can: counter those who
offences and terrorist activity;
advocate terrorism; prevent terrorist travel  enhance the Passenger Protect Program
and the efforts of those who seek to use
by further mitigating threats to
Website: www.bradbuttmp.ca
Tax Free Savings Account– Canadians
can contribute up to $5,500 per year tax
free.
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit– this tax
credit allows parents to claim up to
$1,000 per child under the age of 16
against fees for sports and other
programs.
First-time Donor’s Super Credit– a
temporary tax credit to encourage new
donors to give to charity.
Caregiver Amount & Family
Caregiver Tax Credit– a tax credit that
allows you to claim a maximum of
$4,530 for each eligible dependent.
Pension Income Credit– doubling the
pension income amount to $2,000.
Increasing the age limit for
converting RRSP’s to RRIF’s– age
limit increased from 69 to 71.
Pension Income Splitting– Split up to
half your pension income with a spouse
and reduce your tax load.
Home Buyers’ Plan– maximum RRSP
withdrawal increased to $25,000 for
first-time home buyers.
Public Transit Tax Credit– Transit
users can claim a non-refundable tax
credit of 15% of the cost of their
monthly or yearly transit passes.
Volunteer Firefighters’ Tax Credit–
Volunteer Firefighters’ tax credit of
$3,000 for 200 hours of service.
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax
Credit– Tax savings for an employer of
up to $2,000 per eligible apprentice.
For more information visit
www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Canada as a recruiting ground; and disrupt
planned attacks on Canadian soil.
The proposed legislation includes checks
and balances to ensure it respects the rights
On January 30, 2015, Prime Minister
of Canadians and complements other
Stephen Harper announced that the
Government has introduced legislation to legislation passed by our Government in
protect Canadians from the evolving threat order to better protect Canadians and
secure institutions.
of terrorism and keep our communities
safe.
The proposed legislation includes a
Phone Number: (905) 812-1811
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Special thanks to Ola McNutt, President of
the Streetsville Legion and Executive
members William Hogg and Benjamin
Pearce for their efforts in arranging this
special ceremony.
Bill C-51, Antiterrorism Act, 2015
Claim these benefits!
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transportation security and preventing
travel by air for the purpose of engaging
in terrorism;
make it easier for law enforcement
agencies to detain suspected terrorists
before they can harm Canadians and to
toughen penalties for violating court
ordered conditions on terrorist suspects;
enable the effective and responsible
sharing of relevant national security
information across federal departments
and agencies to better identify and
address threats;
ensure that national security agencies
are better able to protect and use
classified information when denying
entry and status to non-citizens who
pose a threat to Canada; and,
provide witnesses and other participants
in national security proceedings and
prosecutions with additional protection.
Although not part of this proposed
legislation, we are also working with
communities to prevent radicalization and
intervene when individuals show signs of
becoming radicalized.
E-mail: [email protected]
Prime Minister Harper visits Mississauga
On Thursday, December 11, 2014, Prime
Minister Stephen Harper visited
Mississauga. In the early afternoon Prime
Minister
Harper, joined
by Bal Gosal,
Minister of
State (Sport),
and Brad Butt,
Member of
Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville,
learned about jet engines during their tour
of Magellan Aerospace in Malton.
The Prime
Minister’s prebudget
consultation
After, the Prime Minister and MP Brad
compliments
Butt visited the Canadian Tire store in
consultations
Meadowvale where a pre-budget
being hosted across the country by the
consultation was held with members of the Finance Minister on the next federal
Retail Council of Canada. They were
budget.
joined by Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance.
Mississauga welcomes
Mrs. Lauren Harper
Afterwards, they hosted an after work reception and
pre-budget consultation at the Franklin House in Streetsville.
In addition, you are invited to submit your ideas online regarding
On January 13, 2015, Mrs. Lauren Harper came to visit
how the Government can continue to build on the Economic
Mississauga. She spoke at a Rotary event and then visited Our
Action Plan to further support families, encourage job creation,
Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School with Brad. During their
and secure a strong economy.
school visit Mrs. Harper and Brad toured their specialty programs
and spoke to a group of students.
To participate online please visit www.fin.gc.ca/prebudget
After, they visited the Mississauga
Animal Shelter to spend time with the
Free Tax Filing Service
animals. There are always animals
Saturday, March 21, 2015
who need to be adopted. If you are
9:30am-4:00pm
thinking of getting a new pet, the
Streetsville Legion, 101 Church Street
animal shelter is always a great place
Free services available for;
to start.
 File for bankruptcy
Single Person up to $25,000
Couple up to $35,000
One Adult & One Child up to $35,000
Community Roundtables
On January 8, 2015, Brad hosted a prebudget roundtable with Minister John
Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and
MP Bob Dechert with the Mississauga
Board of Chinese Professional and
Business Association.
On Saturday, January 17, 2015, the
Hon. Tim Uppal, Minister of State
for Multiculturalism, attended a
roundtable organized by Brad, with
senior members of the Mississauga
Muslim community, local Imams and
scholars to discuss recent terrorist
events at home and abroad.
On January 21, 2015, Brad along with
other Mississauga Members of
Parliament, hosted a pre-budget
roundtable with Minister Kevin
Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance),
with members of the Mississauga
Board of Trade.
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Deceased in the year
Items you should bring
1. 2013 Notice of Assessment received
For each additional dependent you have, add
from CRA after filing your 2012
$2,500 to the family income. You should
income tax.
not have interest income of more than
2. Copy of 2013 income tax return filed.
$1,000. Volunteers will only file taxes for
3. All slips received for employment,
the 2014 calendar year and not any previous
pension & investment income.
years that were not filed.
4. Reciepts for charitable donations,
medical expenses, RRSP contributions,
Volunteers do not prepare complex
child care receipts, tuition fees, etc.
returns, such as;
5. Details of spouses and.or dependent’s
 Self employment income
income.
 Have business or rental income &
expenses
APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please contact MP Brad Butt’s office
 Have capital gains or losses
(905) 812-1811
 Have employment expenses
Brad’s Annual Seniors’ Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
10:00am-1:00pm
Vic Johnston Community Centre
335 Church Street
Speakers still to be confirmed.
Space is limited!
To RSVP, please call (905) 812-1811 or email
[email protected]
NO POSTAGE
REQUIRED
Brad Butt, M.P.
Mississauga-Streetsville
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
Phone Number: (905) 812-1811
Website: www.bradbuttmp.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
Timothy Street Medals Awarded
On January 18, 2015, Brad hosted his Annual New Year Levee at
the Streetsville Legion. As always, it was filled with local
residents celebrating the New Year together and having an
opportunity to speak to Brad.
Since last year Brad has been presenting Timothy Street Medals at
his New Years Levee in recognition of those community members
who have made a difference in the community, country and in the
world.
This years recipients are:
Shakil Akther, Ruthanne Behoo, Julie Bernard, David Bishop,
Mark Cashin, Gary Clipperton, Tom Dineley, Cameron Hart, Ann
Holmes, Christopher Loreto, Leonard Lyn, Lois M. McKinney,
Matthew Moore, David Mosley, Ken Murphy, Ron Nisbet, Neil
Brad would like to congratulate all the recipients and also
Painchaud, Paul Preikschas, Benjamin Pearce, Rafiq Rokerya and everyone who submitted nominations for the awards.
Rajmohan Thrairajah.
Parents & Grandparents
planning a visit to Canada–
Use the Super Visa!
January 1, 2015, Brad hosted his
Annual New Year’s Day Skate Party.
January 22, 2015, Brad attended
a citizenship ceremony and
welcomed new citizens.
Brad attended a Peshawar attack vigil
held at the Streetsville Village Square.
December 7, 2014, Brad
hosted a Streetsville
Santa Brunch with
Councillor George Carlson
in support of the Streetsville
food bank network at the
Streetsville Legion.
Don’t forget to follow Brad
on Facebook and Twitter.
November 30, 2014, Brad at the
Mississauga Santa Claus Parade.
Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens
and permanent residents intending to obtain
temporary residence to visit their close relatives
may apply for extended visitors’ visas known as
Super Visas, in a program that was introduced in
December 2011.
Eligible parents and grandparents can apply for a
single entry or multiple entries Super Visa. The
maximum validity date for the multiple entries
Super Visa is ten years, or one month prior to the
applicant’s passport’s expiry, whichever is
earlier. Within that time, Super Visa holders can
remain in Canada for periods of up to 2-years. In
comparison, a regular visitor visa is usually valid
for a maximum period of 6-months.
For more information visit
www.cic.gc.ca
Celebrating a special occasion?
You can commemorate the event with a certificate
from:
 The Queen: 65+ Anniversary and 100+
birthday.
 Governor General: 50+ Anniversary and 90+
birthday.
 Prime Minister: 25+ (5 year intervals)
anniversary and 65+ birthday.
 MP Brad Butt: All anniversary and birthdays.
Please contact our office to receive certificates.
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