I am currently working on filing 2020 taxes, this is the first time filing business taxes, where do i add the expense for the tools purchased to perform the business?

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As per the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you can capitalize the cost of tools and claim Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) on it, if:

Tools costs $500 or more, use Class 8 with a CCA rate of 20% includes certain property that is not included in another class. Examples are furniture, appliances, and tools costing $500 or more per tool, some fixtures, machinery, outdoor advertising signs, refrigeration equipment, and other equipment you use in the business.

Tools costs less than $500, use Class 12 includes property such as tools, medical or dental instruments, and kitchen utensils that cost less than $500 and were acquired on or after May 2, 2006. 

Most small tools in Class 12 are not subject to the half-year rule. They are fully deductible in the year of purchase. If the tool costs $500 or more, include it in Class 8 with a CCA rate of 20%.

Class 12 tools that are subject to the half-year rule include dies, jigs, patterns, moulds and lasts, as well as the cutting or shaping part of a machine.

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