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Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Change: Draft Legislation Released

Friday June 14, 2024

Earlier this week on June 11th, a ‘ways and means motion’ outlining draft legislation on the capital gains inclusion rate cleared the House of Commons. First introduced in the April budget and expected to be enacted this fall, this change to Canada's tax [...]
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How will changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) affect my family trust?

Thursday June 13, 2024

QUESTION: How will the recently announced changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) affect my family trust? ANSWER: A number of our clients have made prescribed rate loans to a family trust and are wondering if and how the changes to the AMT [...]
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2024 Federal Budget Commentary by Managing Partner Kalin McDonald

Tuesday May 28, 2024

In my opinion, the recent changes to the capital gains inclusion rate announced in the federal budget are problematic, and will negatively impact many more Canadians than the federal government has indicated. The changes have been advertised politically as only affecting “the 1%” [...]
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Cybersecurity Essentials

Tuesday May 7, 2024

Several high-profile breaches have demonstrated the growing threat of cyberattacks and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for businesses of all sizes. In the current digital landscape, effective cybersecurity is crucial to protect sensitive data, maintain business operations, create and retain customer trust, [...]
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