Business

Economic Indicators

Feds to close loopholes for private corporations

But they agree to consult on intergenerational business transfers

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |July 18, 2017

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Canada’s GDP and biz sentiment provide a reason to celebrate

The Canadian economy had another month of solid growth in April

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |June 30, 2017

3 min read

Tax News

How active versus passive business income is taxed

How each is taxed, and why

By James and Deborah Kraft |June 30, 2017

5 min read

Industry

CIBC completes PrivateBancorp acquisition. What’s next?

CIBC has completed its acquisition of Chicago-based PrivateBancorp, and it will now rebrand its U.S. region.

By Staff |June 23, 2017

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OSC seeks SME experts for committee

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) seeks members for its small and medium enterprises (SMEs) committee. Interested parties should submit their application, indicating their relevant experience, by June 30, 2017. Committee members discuss the development, implementation and communication of policies and practices to address issues affecting SMEs. Read: Small business accounts for 42% of new jobs […]

By Staff |June 19, 2017

1 min read

Do you use referral arrangements with outside experts?

Do you use referral arrangements with outside experts like lawyers or accountants? Dave Lee senior wealth advisor, Scotia Wealth Management, White Rock, B.C. Yes, I use referrals, but they aren’t formal arrangements, so no disclosure is required. The best referrals are freely given and arise from demonstrating above-and-beyond service. For example, at tax time I […]

May 12, 2017

3 min read

Business

Feds to close loopholes for private corporations

Canada’s GDP and biz sentiment provide a reason to celebrate

How active versus passive business income is taxed

CIBC completes PrivateBancorp acquisition. What’s next?

OSC seeks SME experts for committee

Business heads in Canada, U.S. and Mexico form alliance to create jobs

Salary or dividends: Which is better for business owners?

Economic optimism rises among business leaders

Do you use referral arrangements with outside experts?

Behind-the-scenes look at Buffett’s AGM