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Recent Publications

April 17, 2025 by Keith Ecker

How AI is shifting law firm content strategy

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 3, 2025 by Sameer Noormohamed

GST/HST and provincial sales tax updates

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

Springing into action to counter tariff impacts

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.

February 6, 2025 by Sean Grant-Young

Capital gains inclusion rate increase deferral: What we know and what we don’t

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

Navigating cross-border tax traps: Estate planning for Canadians with U.S. connections

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

Ramping up: Canadian engineering & construction

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

Unpacking the Fall Economic Statement

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

Navigating trade uncertainty: Tax planning and transfer pricing strategies

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.

November 4, 2024 by Nick Jarrett-Kerr

Seven tests for a strategic opportunity

Every year, we encounter firms that, part of the way through the lifetime of a strategic plan, are presented out of the blue with strategic opportunities. Examples often include opportunities to merge with or acquire another firm, to recruit a team or partner, to open an office in another place, or to invest in new premises or technology.