Most incorporated business owners eventually arrive at the same question. “Should I pay myself a salary or dividends?” It sounds straightforward. In practice, it rarely is. The way you pull ...
Succession Planning: Passing the Torch with Purpose
If you own a family business, succession planning probably feels like a loaded topic. Not because you do not care about the future, but because it feels like once you ...
Bill 60: How Ontario’s New Development Legislation Creates Opportunity for Builders and Commercial Real Estate
Ontario’s Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60) is a major legislative update focused on speeding up construction, cutting bureaucracy, and aligning development with infrastructure investment¹. The bill amends ...
2025 Federal Budget Highlights: Clean-Economy Incentives, Tax Relief, and Compliance Updates
The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2025 on November 4, 2025. While no changes were proposed to personal or corporate tax rates, Budget ...
Navigating Leadership: When a Non-Family CEO Leads a Family Business
Family businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy. They represent more than 60 percent of private sector firms and employ close to seven million Canadians1. These enterprises carry not ...
How Canada’s 2025 Tax Measures Empower Residential Developers
Canada’s housing shortage remains a critical challenge in 2025, but recent federal initiatives are giving residential developers new tools to boost affordability and improve project viability. Through enhanced depreciation incentives ...
Keeping it in the Family: Estate Planning for Business Owners
Running a family business isn’t just about today—it’s about building something that lasts for generations. That’s where estate planning comes in. It’s not just about legal documents and tax strategies; ...
Estate Planning During Major Milestones: What to Know When Remarrying
Ontario’s estate laws have significantly changed in the last few years, making it much more important to review your will after serious life events like a re-marriage or separation. While ...
How Canada’s New AMT Rules Could Impact Your Charitable Donations
For many Canadians, charitable giving isn’t just about taxes—it’s about making a difference. But recent changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) might make generosity a little more complicated, especially ...
