INSIGHTS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR BUSINESS STRONGER

We are committed to strengthening your business financially. But even if your company’s finances may not be your strong suit, this page will provide you with the resources that can help provide answers to many common business challenges.

2022 Canada Federal Budget: Detailed commentary

2022 Canada Federal Budget: Detailed commentary

The budget is based on three pillars: (i) investing in people by increasing the housing supply and establishing affordable child care, (ii) facilitating a transition to a green economy to fight climate change, and (iii) incentivizing and supporting Canadian production and innovation.
7 Steps to a Stress Free Tax Season

7 Steps to a Stress Free Tax Season

Comprehensive guide to help you plan and prepare for the upcoming tax season.
OECD releases new Transfer Pricing Guidelines

OECD releases new Transfer Pricing Guidelines

The OECD released the 2022 Transfer Pricing Guidelines reiterating its commitment to combat base erosion and profit shifting.
New trust reporting on hold but beware of not filing

New trust reporting on hold but beware of not filing

With filing season upon us, the CRA clarified the new trust reporting rules will not be in force for the 2021 taxation year.
Global minimum tax is taking shape

Global minimum tax is taking shape

The OECD released its model to implement a coordinated international tax system in which MNEs will be subject to a 15% global minimum tax.
Federal economic and fiscal update

Federal economic and fiscal update

The Canadian government provides an overview of Canada’s finances, unveils the areas of focus, and sets out proposed new tax measures.
Record investments in the tech sector

Record investments in the tech sector

The technology ecosystem has continued its strong performance as deal-making, fundraising and exits have either established, or are on pace to establish, new records.
3 things to know in energy: Prices, Permian Basin, Canada’s election

3 things to know in energy: Prices, Permian Basin, Canada’s election

We look at surging prices and decreased supply, shifting assets in the Permian Basin, and the results of Canada’s election.
What foreign investors need to know to establish a business in Canada

What foreign investors need to know to establish a business in Canada

Steps for a foreign business to set up in Canada. What needs to be done in advance, including registrations, etc.
Key considerations when buying or selling farmland

Key considerations when buying or selling farmland

Leanne Alexander outlines some key tax and business considerations for farmers looking to purchase or sell farmland.
Finance releases details of proposed luxury tax

Finance releases details of proposed luxury tax

Finance released details of Luxury Tax proposed to apply to the sale and importation of aircraft, new vehicles and boats of a certain value.
CRA puts tighter limit on qualifying rent expense for CERS

CRA puts tighter limit on qualifying rent expense for CERS

A new CRA view provides that a tenant in a non-arm’s length lease is not entitled to CERS, even for expenses paid to arm’s length parties.
Generous late filing policy for rental income of non-residents

Generous late filing policy for rental income of non-residents

Many non-residents fail to file the subsection 216(1) return on time – but CRA may be willing to accept late-filings.
How internal audit increases cybersecurity transparency for the board

How internal audit increases cybersecurity transparency for the board

As security and privacy risks increase, a disconnect between security personnel and the board may leave the organization more vulnerable.
Bill C-208: The saga continues…

Bill C-208: The saga continues…

Bill C-208 has received Royal Assent and is now law, but legislative amendments are expected to support only bona fide business transitions.