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Recent trade and tariff developments are creating new challenges for Canadian businesses across industries.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support for Canada’s lumber industry citing heavy reliance on US exports and vulnerability to trade policies.
Business owners and investors can use tools like estate freezes to navigate market volatility, boosting security and certainty in uncertain economies.
Canadian malls are shifting from retail hubs to mixed‑use community centres, blending housing, offices, services, and experiences to drive daily foot traffic.
Property owners with vacant homes in Canada should be aware of the new underused housing tax (UHT), which came into effect on January 1, 2022.
In its last update on August 12, 2024, the Department of Finance (Finance) released draft legislation that proposes changes to these rules, which were originally enacted on December 15, 2022. It’s critical that you determine your trust’s reporting requirements each tax year as the non-compliance penalties are significant.
Bill C‑15 became law March 26, 2026, implementing tax measures from Budget 2025, Budget 2024, and FES 2024 affecting businesses and trusts.
Explore how Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget overhauls transfer pricing rules to align with OECD standards, expanded CRA audit powers, updated documentation and penalty requirements.
Bare trust returns remain required for the 2026 tax year and onward. Review arrangements early to identify if you have a bare trust and avoid potential CRA penalties.
Further proposed amendments to the AMT rules released by Finance on August 12 may impact certain taxpayers. It's important to determine if you're affected and talk to your advisor about potential next steps.
The substantive CCPC concept proposed in Budget 2022 aims to eliminate certain strategies corporations have commonly used to defer tax.