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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5 lessons from coach Martin St-Louis

In business as in hockey, there are many challenges. Former star NHL player Martin St‑Louis, now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, knows all about that. A talented right-winger, he won a Stanley Cup and countless other trophies during......

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Cyber attacks increasingly target small business

Many issues can keep a small business owner up at night, but one threat near the top of the list is a cyber attack. According to a 2024 report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 60% of small businesses indicate cyber security threats......

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3 reasons why HNW women may not be ready for retirement

For some, the ideal retirement involves annual scuba diving trips to Belize and golfing at the best courses around the world. For others, it’s staying close to home to spend more time with family or taking joy in sharing their wealth......

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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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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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