Have you stopped to poke your head up yet? For many Canadian businesses, the last year has felt like competing in an Olympic-level hurdles race. We’ve weathered one challenge after the next, with a view of “normal life” still off in the distance. People have lost jobs, and businesses have fallen on hard times. ...
Looking back at initial predictions for the Canadian real estate market at the beginning of the COVID crisis, you might think you were reading a dystopian nightmare. All logic pointed to a crash, not unlike what certain markets saw in the wake of the 2008 recession. With unemployment rising, it was reasonable to assume ...
On April 19, 2021, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland tabled her first federal budget as Federal Minister of Finance. Previously, the federal government had predicted a deficit for 2020-21 of $381.6 billion, but this amount was revised down to $354.2 billion. Today’s budget predicts the deficit for 2021-22 will be $154.7 billion. There were no ...
It’s been predicted that the plant-based food market will be worth an estimated $74.2 billion[1] by 2027. We’re not talking about your mother’s tofu anymore – plant protein foods come in considerable variety and are not solely consumed by people who maintain an animal-free diet. In fact, it is said that 89% of consumers ...
You set the goals. We help you achieve them. The road to success can be bumpy. So it’s helpful to have an experienced financial team in your corner, connecting you with every single advantage available to you. Today, we’re sharing a handy cheat sheet to help you navigate some of the most important tax ...
On March 31, 2021, President Biden released The American Jobs Plan, an ambitious $2 trillion spending plan to enhance and rebuild American infrastructure and increase supports in other areas of American society. According to the Fact Sheet released by the Administration, the US is the wealthiest country in the world but only ranks 13th ...
It’s safe to say that Canada’s Pharmacists have never seen a cold and flu season like this one before. Pharmacists played an integral role in Canada’s COVID-19 strategy, delivering trusted advice, pharmaceutical care, and even vaccines. That’s why it’s especially important to acknowledge their tireless work during Pharmacy Awareness Month! In today’s blog post ...
All US individuals with April 15, 2021 tax deadlines have had their US federal income tax deadlines for tax filings and extension payments extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. No interest or penalties will be assessed on individual taxpayers if the extension payments are made by May 17, 2021. This relief ...
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been reporting on the myriad of COVID-19 credits and loan amounts that the Canadian government has released to support startup businesses. For many business owners, navigating the compliance regulations and eligibility requirements of so many COVID-19 credits and subsidy programs has at times felt like an entirely separate full-time job. ...
There’s no denying that 2020 was a tumultuous year for real estate. We saw record vacancies and frenzied bidding wars and everything in between. If we could have foreseen the rollercoaster events of the year, perhaps the only fitting advice would have been: Hold onto your socks – this is going to be a ...