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Canada’s Cannabis Industry in 2025: Is there room for Optimism amid the Policy Shifts?
Since its legalization in 2018, Canada’s cannabis industry has undergone significant evolution—marked by rapid expansion, early missteps, and more recently, cautious stabilization. While economic turbulence, regulatory hurdles, and lingering stigma ...
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Congratulations Jane Xu!
We are proud to congratulate Jane Xu (Team SIR) on successfully completing the 2023 Common Final Exam (CFE) and continuing her professional journey towards becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. Congratulations on this significant achievement! All ...
Tax Insights: 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2023)
On November 21, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2023) on behalf of the federal government. These measures aim ...
Foundational Elements of a Successful Business Acquisition
Foundational elements of a successful business acquisition (AC Oct 23) final”]In business, there are many ways to grow. At Zeifmans, we’ve spent nearly 60 years assisting our clients in gaining ...
Ontario’s Fall Economic Outlook Promises Additional Tax Credits During Financial Uncertainty
The Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2023 forecasts a substantial increase in the deficit for the 2023-24 fiscal year of $5.6 billion. This marks a significant departure from the province’s 2023 ...
Zeifmans Technology & StartUps team examines mobile workforces
In 1994, 32,000 AT&T employees began working from home and kicked off one of the first and largest telecommuting experiments. Fast forward 25 years later, mobile workforces have become widely ...
Mastering Taxes: 5 Essential Tips for Small Businesses in Canada
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the Canadian economy, employing nearly 8.5 million Canadians annually. These entrepreneurs are the driving force behind innovation and economic growth in the country. However, ...
Implementing a Successful Business Plan During a Turbulent Economy
As startups navigate a challenging economic environment with increasingly cautious investors, securing financing opportunities has become an uphill battle. A solid business plan is an essential step to any type ...
How the Next Generation Can Ensure a Smooth Leadership Transition
Succession planning is an essential part of a business’s lifespan – one that’s often overlooked. A study by the Family Business Institute found that only around 30% of family businesses ...
Strategic Use of Multiple Wills in Canadian Estate Planning: Navigating Probate Fees
Creating multiple wills is a practice that has been associated with estate planning in Canada, particularly in provinces like Ontario for the last 20+ years. The primary reason people create ...