INSIGHTS

2023 Canada Federal Budget: Industry highlights
Key industry insights and highlights on Canada’s 2023 Budget (Budget 2023) which was released on March 28, 2023.

2023 Canada Federal Budget: Detailed commentary
On March 28, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released Canada’s 2023 Budget (Budget 2023).

Managing increasing prescribed interest rates on tax reassessments
The interest rates applicable for tax reassessments in Canada have been increasing, leaving the decision to postpone payments of outstanding balances much riskier (more costly).

Managing increasing prescribed interest rates on loans
The interest rates applicable for tax-beneficial loans in Canada have been increasing, which can impact the usefulness of tax planning that involved historically low rates.

2023 Ontario Budget commentary
Budget 2023 revealed the framework for Ontario’s “Plan to Build”: a targeted approach to help people and businesses by offering tax relief to manufacturers and small businesses.

5 critical components of your 2023 business strategy
In light of inflationary pressures, economic headwinds, geopolitical risk, and many conflicting so-called leading indicators, a business strategy refresh is paramount.

Canada’s job gains came in hotter than expected as wage growth spiked
The net change in Canada's total employment dropped to 21,800 from a whopping 150,000 increase in January yet remained above the expectations of only 10,000.

Canada adds a robust 150,000 jobs in January as wage growth eases
Robust job gains combined with the unemployment rate holding steady near a record low at 5% should push the expectations of a recession-even a mild one-on hold, or at least push them to the second half of the year.

Why customer experience is the key to thriving in uncertain economic times
Join us for our customer and employee experience CPE-eligible webcast.

Tax in Motion 2023 Webcast Series Canada
Register today for a webcast series tailored to the Canadian middle market! This series will cover tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions, indirect taxes, credits, and more for companies doing business in Canada. We hope you will join us!

Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in November
Canada's gross domestic product growth remained unchanged in November at 0.1% as tightened monetary policies continued to slow the economy.

This week in energy: U.S. LNG exports, oil and gas markets, Canada outlook
In this week's energy industry analysis, we look at U.S. LNG exports, oil and gas market conditions and a 2023 outlook for Canada's energy sector.