Monthly Newsletter

Featured monthly newsletter with content from subject matter experts.

Proposed capital gains inclusion rate changes – Implementation deferred until 2026

As outlined in our recent publication, Federal Government Prorogues Parliament – Tax Implications, the prorogation of Federal Parliament on January 6, 2025 brought to an end all proceedings before Parliament.  This includes the draft legislative......

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How to plan for your health

Imagine setting out on your dream retirement, and then a few short years into this new chapter, something happens that derails it all....

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2025 Personal Tax Calendar

While most Canadians are aware of the April 30 personal income tax filing deadline, there are other important tax  deadlines that must be observed over the course of the year – especially if you want to take advantage of certain tax......

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Reduce your taxes with a Prescribed Rate Loan

In a low interest rate environment, a popular tax strategy involves the use of a prescribed rate loan to split  income amongst family members. However, as a result of the recent decreases in the prescribed interest  rate, the income-splitting......

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How to use life insurance to keep your business growing

Entrepreneurship is supposed to be a thrilling experience filled with hope, opportunity and, of course, hard, painstaking work. The last thing anyone wants to think about is what might happen to a budding business if a founder or critical employee......

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Federal government prorogues Parliament – Tax implications

With the announcement by Justin Trudeau earlier this week to resign as Prime Minister, the Federal government will prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025....

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Government of Canada releases 2024 Fall Economic Statement

On December 16, 2024, the Federal government released a fiscal update in its 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES), which introduces a number of affordability and housing measures....

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5 financial areas to focus on this winter

Winter is a great time to recharge. But with many people’s attention turning toward rest and relaxation in warmer climates or on making getaway plans for later in the year, it’s still important to remember that growing your wealth doesn’t take......

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Alternative Minimum Tax

First introduced in 1986, the Alternative Minimum  Tax (“AMT”) is a parallel tax calculation for  individuals (and many trusts) which calculates  an alternate taxable income that allows fewer  deductions, exemptions, and tax credits than under  the o...

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Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption demystified: Strategies for maximizing your gains

It’s no secret that most business owners could spend more time thinking about succession and tax planning, but there’s a $1.25-million reason to think about it – and that figure will continue to rise....

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