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Skyscrapers in downtown Toronto, where the Ontario government tabled the 2025 Fall Economic Statement

Highlights from Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement

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Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement offers fiscal restraint at a time of deep economic uncertainty. While the federal government’s recent budget leaned heavily on deficit spending and incentives to spur private-sector investment, Ontario’s plan takes a more cautious path—limiting spending commitments and staying focused on a gradual return to balance. The Fall Economic Statement projects […]

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How high net-worth families can protect their wealth for generations

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In our last blog, we shared the cautionary tale of the uber-wealthy Vanderbilt family, whose fortune was squandered in several generations through a combination of over-spending, mismanagement, family expansion and lifestyle factors. If the descendants of one of America’s greatest industrial success stories can see their riches diminish in a few generations, then high net-worth

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Barriers to multi-generational wealth

The barriers to making wealth multi-generational

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It’s one of the great cautionary tales in financial history. For accountants and wealth managers, it is equal parts baffling and unsurprising. How one of the United States’ greatest industrial families squandered an immense fortune estimated at around $140 billion in today’s dollars (but potentially much more) is difficult to fathom. But the Vanderbilt story

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The newest member of the Adams + Miles partnership group Andrew McConnell

Long-time Adams + Miles manager Andrew McConnell admitted to partnership

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When we first met Andrew McConnell, we knew he had some special qualities. He was a young and ambitious accountant-in-training. He possessed a unique drive, attention to detail and a dedication to excellence—attributes that have long been a hallmark of our firm. In those early days as a university co-op student, his potential was clear—and,

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Parliament Hill where the capital gains inclusion rate was deferred

Capital gains inclusion rate hike deferred until Jan. 1, 2026

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The federal government last week announced plans to defer implementation of the proposed capital gains inclusion rate increase to January 1st, 2026, from the original proposed date of June 25th, 2024. The proposed measure would see the capital gains inclusion rate increase to two-thirds from one-half on annual capital gains realized by corporations and most

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Business leaders discuss business strategy in the New Year

It’s the New Year—a perfect time to refocus your business strategy

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The early days of the New Year can be energizing for business leaders. It’s an ideal time to reflect, look ahead and optimize their organization’s growth strategy. It’s about evaluating new or untapped opportunities. It’s also a chance to predict possible risks on the horizon. And there are many facing Canadian companies. Take the political

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Capital gains inclusion rate and business in Canada

Capital gains uncertainty—and some of the business tax measures taking effect in 2025

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The tabling last year of proposed capital gains inclusion rate changes was controversial. The measure’s continued implementation is proving even more contentious. Last week the Canada Revenue Agency confirmed that it would, indeed, continue implementing the increase to the capital gains inclusion rate—to two-thirds from one half on all capital gains earned by corporations and

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Workers in an office discussing the 2024 Fall Economic Statement

2024 Fall Economic Statement highlights for SMEs: Restoration of Accelerated Investment Incentive, SR&ED enhancements

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The federal government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement was delivered this week amid the chaos of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation, her replacement in that portfolio by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and ongoing threats of a trade war from South of the Border. Within that context, Ottawa announced a higher-than-expected deficit of $61.9 billion for

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Potential HST holiday compliance pitfalls for small businesses

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With the hectic holiday season upon them, businesses across Canada have a new administrative task to manage in the coming days: accounting for the federal government’s HST holiday (see the government announcement for the full details and implementation guidelines). The measure—which has now received royal assent and will be in effect between December 14th, 2024

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