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As we transition to the third quarter in a year unlike any experienced by this generation of Private Equity (PE) leaders, management of Canadian portfolio companies and PE sponsors are looking...

Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided an economic and fiscal snapshot on July 8th to Parliament. This snapshot is the first official economic update provided by the federal government since...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes that COVID-19 has made it difficult for many taxpayers to meet the regular deadlines for filing income tax returns and related tax filings. In March...

So much has changed for private corporations in the world of tax. Tax on split income (TOSI) and passive income are two popular topics. But Tax practitioners across the country are looking to...

The federal and provincial governments have rushed into announcing a wide array of wage subsidies and financial incentives that could help your business weather the impacts of the COVID-19...

While COVID-19 continues to impact the world, many businesses and people are looking for support to help them through the crisis. As the situation continues to change, it can be difficult to keep...

On April 24, 2020, the federal government announced that rent relief through the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) is on the way for small businesses experiencing financial...

Tax planning may not be top of mind while facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a relatively simple strategy can be particularly effective during tough economic times and can...

  The IRS released Notice 2020-23 on April 9, 2020 augmenting previously announced relief from filing and payment deadlines.  This notice provides much-needed clarity on some key matters...

Commercial landlords are generally required to account for GST/HST and QST at the time rent is payable under a lease agreement including any additional rent such as property taxes, even...

On April 8, 2020, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced more details for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), which was first introduced on April 1, 2020. This is a 75% wage subsidy for...

On March 25, 2020, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Rod Phillips presented an economic and fiscal update outlining the province’s action plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This update...

On March 25, 2020, as part of its plan to address the needs of workers and self-employed individuals who have lost their source of income as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) passed through its final stages to become law with unprecedented speed. In just three hours on March 13, 2020, CUSMA was adopted by the...

On March 27, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is the largest emergency aid package in American...

Due to mounting financial pressures associated with COVID-19, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister stated on March 26, 2020 that the the province will not be proceeding with the proposed cut to...

There are actions you can take to help manage cash flow by maximizing your financial resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-18 as part of the government’s response to COVID-19.

Financial measures announced by the Government of Canada to help protect the economy and its labour force from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.