Insights

For years, Canadians—particularly high‑earning professionals and business owners—have faced some of the highest personal income tax rates in the world. In Ontario, the top marginal rate has remained above 53.5%, and most other provinces also impose top brackets exceeding 50%. Ontario’s highest tax [...]

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Cabinet have overpromised and under-delivered.  Fortunately, the tyranny of past Liberal governments on entrepreneurs and small business owners seems to have ended in this most recent Federal Budget. This comes with the budget announcement that privately owned corporations will need [...]

The Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, tabled its first budget in the House of Commons on November 4, 2025. The budget included several notable tax measures targeting businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. The budget is designed to encourage investment to address the challenges in Canada to strengthen the economy and [...]

As 2026 approaches, Ontario employers must prepare for continual changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). Bill 149 and Bill 190 have already been enacted, and the Working for Workers Seven Act (Bill 30) is expected to take effect in a two [...]