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Michelle is a senior reporter for Advisor.ca and sister publication Investment Executive. She has worked with the team since 2015 and been recognized by the National Magazine Awards and SABEW for her reporting. Email her at michelle@newcom.ca.

CRA to postpone enforcement of GST/HST on trailing commissions CRA to postpone enforcement of GST/HST on trailing commissions

Tax & Estate

CRA to postpone enforcement of GST/HST on trailing commissions

Agency intends “material extension” of July 1 deadline, EY says

By Michelle Schriver |May 15, 2026

5 min read

Expanded CRA audit powers, stiff penalties moving ahead Expanded CRA audit powers, stiff penalties moving ahead

Tax News

Expanded CRA audit powers, stiff penalties moving ahead

Compelled taxpayer testimony was dropped from proposed legislation

By Michelle Schriver |May 13, 2026

6 min read

Potential for increased FA proficiency still in play Potential for increased FA proficiency still in play

Regulation

Potential for increased FA proficiency still in play

Saskatchewan's title protection rules are slated for completion this fall

By Michelle Schriver |May 7, 2026

4 min read

Canadian Securities Course repositions for post-licensing proficiency Canadian Securities Course repositions for post-licensing proficiency

Industry

Canadian Securities Course repositions for post-licensing proficiency

Tradition and tech will merge in overhaul of former cornerstone licensing course

By Michelle Schriver |May 5, 2026

4 min read

Regulators drop some personal info previously required for registration Regulators drop some personal info previously required for registration

Regulation

Regulators drop some personal info previously required for registration

CIRO’s data breach last year motivates changes to data collection

By Michelle Schriver |April 30, 2026

2 min read

Prioritization of certain advance tax rulings a positive for investment, experts say Prioritization of certain advance tax rulings a positive for investment, experts say

Tax News

Prioritization of certain advance tax rulings a positive for investment, experts say

However, no funding was allocated to the initiative

By Michelle Schriver |April 30, 2026

3 min read

Quebec cuts small-biz tax rate, presenting planning considerations for 2026 and beyond Quebec cuts small-biz tax rate, presenting planning considerations for 2026 and beyond

Tax

Quebec cuts small-biz tax rate, presenting planning considerations for 2026 and beyond

Business owners in the province will face greater tax burden when accessing retained earnings

By Michelle Schriver |April 30, 2026

3 min read

CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz

Policy

CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz

Ahead of spring economic statement, small business group calls for measures to counter shrinking entrepreneurship

By Michelle Schriver |April 27, 2026

3 min read

Regulators talk remediation, fee transparency and ‘consumer-centric’ product design Regulators talk remediation, fee transparency and ‘consumer-centric’ product design

Regulation

Regulators talk remediation, fee transparency and ‘consumer-centric’ product design

FCAC, OSC execs discuss consumer outcomes amid a concentrated market, innovation

By Michelle Schriver |April 24, 2026

3 min read

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