What it takes to build and scale: Frank Baylis on entrepreneurship

A Canadian entrepreneur, engineer and former Member of Parliament, Frank Baylis’ unique career bridges public policy, private enterprise and social equity....

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You need a succession plan for your management team – not just for yourself

For business owners, succession planning is often focused on transition – the next chapter of your life. But there’s another side that’s just as critical: continuity....

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AI as a Corporate Sustainability Catalyst: Insights from BMO’s Chief AI and Data Officer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, offering new ways to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock efficiencies....

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Why more family offices are buying businesses to add to their portfolios

In late 2023, a well-known Canadian tech media outlet quietly changed hands, but not to a publishing conglomerate or an institutional investor. Rather, it sold to a husband-and-wife team with deep entrepreneurial roots......

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A path forward: 2025 trends in sustainability

Earth Day is fast approaching, and although the planet is coming off its hottest year on record, the discourse on sustainability has never been more adversarial....

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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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2024 year-end tax planning tips

Since many tax strategies require foresight to be effective, tax planning should be a year-round activity. However, as year-end approaches there are still opportunities to consider to reduce your 2024 tax bill....

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