May 8, 2025 by Heather Suttie
Strategy within many law firms is considered optional. These firms prefer to do what they’ve always done, then sweat and bleed to grind out results.
That’s because they choose to play it safe and run with the rest of the competitive herd. But running with the herd does not protect you from harm, it simply makes you one of many.
May 1, 2025 by Leon Sacks
It is a privilege to be recognized as a leader and have the opportunity to drive a firm, a practice or a group in the right direction, providing orientation and building integration at the same time. It can be a very fulfilling experience.
April 23, 2025 by Jordan Furlong
You’ve probably come across the “Law of the Instrument,” first coined by philosopher Abraham Newman but more commonly attributed to psychologist Abraham Maslow: “It is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.” It describes a faulty approach to problem-solving whereby your own expertise and experience dictate your analytical responses.
April 17, 2025 by Keith Ecker
The rise of AI chatbots and AI-powered search is transforming how people find and consume information. With tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini providing instant, detailed answers to user queries, fewer people are clicking through to websites to find what they need—a phenomenon marketers call “zero-click searches.” This shift is particularly important...
April 8, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On March 25, the Québec government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
April 7, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On March 18, the New Brunswick government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
April 7, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On March 19, the Saskatchewan government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
April 7, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On March 20, the Manitoba government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
April 3, 2025 by Sameer Noormohamed
Various legislative changes have been enacted across Canada impacting the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) and certain provincial sales taxes. Below is a detailed overview of these updates.
March 28, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On March 14, 2025, Mark Carney was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada. Since then, he has released several significant statements affecting the tax landscape as we continue to navigate a prorogued, and now dissolved, government.
March 10, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On Feb. 24, 2025, the Nunavut government released its 2025-26 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
March 10, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On Feb. 18, the Nova Scotia government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
March 6, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On March 4, 2025, the BC government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
On Feb. 27, the Alberta government released its 2025 budget. The following are highlights of the key tax measures.
February 6, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young
On Jan. 31, 2025, the Department of Finance (Finance) announced a significant deferral in the implementation of the proposed changes to the capital gains inclusion rate. While this is welcome news in a time of uncertainty, it will have sweeping effects on tax planning executed in 2024 and ongoing tax reporting.
February 4, 2025 by Todd King, Connor MacKenzie
The tax advisor’s role in Canadian estate planning has become more important than ever as tax rules grow increasingly complex. Add a U.S. person into the mix and the complexity seems to not just double, but triple or quadruple.
January 15, 2025 by Kevin Shaw, Howard Ma, Bongani Moyo
The Engineering & Construction sector plays a vital role in Canada's economy, contributing 7.5% to the national GDP. Our latest report dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping this industry, with insights on macroeconomic trends, sector performance, and future growth expectations. Gain valuable perspectives on key sub-sectors, including new home...
December 19, 2024 by Sean Grant-Young
In the wake of tumultuous events in Ottawa, the government released its Fall Economic Statement (FES). Building on previously announced tax measures, the FES outlines further legislative updates and changes. Our new Tax Alert examines the key proposals and their impact on personal and business tax considerations.
December 12, 2024 by Dean Morris, Scott Dupuis
Anticipated tariffs on imports from Canada as proposed by President‑Elect Trump have caused significant uncertainty for Canadian businesses involved in cross‑border trade. This bold tariff threat may simply be a negotiating tactic by the U.S. and not materialize. Nevertheless, businesses should expect a challenging and cloudy trade environment where the threat of tariffs is ever present. Moreover, renegotiation of the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) will occur during Trump’s presidency.
December 6, 2024 by Alex Kwong CPA, CGA, Diana Cameron
On Nov. 21, 2024, the Department of Finance announced it would temporarily introduce a measure to implement a Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) break for Canadians for the two‑month period from Dec. 14, 2024 to Feb. 15, 2025.