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Violation of Occupational Health & Safety Act Results in Unprecedented Fines
On April 5, 2024, an unprecedented fine was levied towards a corporation and its director for violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act . The corporation was fined $600,000 and the director was fined $80,000, plus a 25% victim surcharge. These are highest fines levied both towards a corporation, and to an individual for…
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Should You Save or Pay Down Debt?
This article is based off our podcast episode “Paying Down Debt vs. Saving with a Wealth Advisor”. If you prefer to listen rather than read, you can find it here. It’s been about two years since Central Banks started increasing interest rates to combat inflation. For anyone with debt in their lives, the question has…
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2023 Year End Newsletter
Accounting Tax Updates Agriculture Updates Please note that while this section is agriculture-specific, the general business topics in other sections contain important information that is also applicable to agriculture clients. Please ensure you consider the remainder of the newsletter. Miscellaneous Updates Human Resources Solutions Policy Updates Grants Wealth Management Firm News Please Note Our Holiday…
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What is a Financial Plan?
What goes into a comprehensive Financial Plan? Financial plan is a broad term and it can be applied pretty loosely. But that’s okay, because a financial plan can be very different for everyone. Each individual situation will have different levels of focus and concentration, and it certainly isn’t a cookie cutter, one size fits all.…
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CEBA Loan Repayment Update
New CEBA Repayment Deadlines On September 14, 2023, the Prime Minister announced extended deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayments, and additional flexibilities for loan holders looking to benefit from partial loan forgiveness of up to 33 per cent (up to $10,000 for a $40,000 loan, and $20,000 for a $60,000 loan). What…
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Agricultural Stewardship Initiative
New Funding Opportunity for Farmers The Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI), provides cost-share funding to support farmers to accelerate the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) supporting soil health, water quality and productivity benefits on agricultural land across Ontario. The Initiative also provides enhanced funding on a regional basis for projects contributing to phosphorus reductions in…
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7 DVM Compensation Trends with an HR Professional
Hiring a veterinarian? Here’s How You Can Set Your Practice Apart. The veterinary industry is one that has seen a lot of change over a relatively short period of time. Associate DVM salaries are up, and gone (for now) are the days of “looking for work” as a veterinarian. Like many industries, competition for quality…
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Individual Pension Plans (IPP)
Dramatically boost your retirement assets with tax-deductible corporate contributions How an Individual Pension Plan (IPP) works An IPP is a tax-deferred savings vehicle used to invest and save for retirement. Contributions are tax-deductible and made directly from the corporation. Similar to an RRSP, the assets inside an IPP are tax-deferred until withdrawn, at which time…
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Summer 2023 Newsletter
Accounting Human Resources Solutions Wealth Management Firm News Please Note Our Summer Hours The offices of Ward & Uptigrove will close Fridays at 12:00pm from July 7 through to September 1, 2023 Firm Updates To our valued clients, Like many businesses, W&U faced significant challenges in maintaining our service levels during the pandemic. These challenges…
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RESPs & Grandparents
The cost of university has risen sharply , and so has the importance of graduating with a desired and marketable set of skills and knowledge. Without a post-secondary education, employment and life opportunities are more limited now than ever before. Contributing to a grandchild’s education helps them and their parents, and helps you stay connected…
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Changes to Mandatory Working at Heights Training Requirements
On May 17, 2023, Ontario announced changes to the training requirements for working at heights. The province has updated both the program and provider standards for mandatory working at heights training, noting that falling from heights is one of the leading causes of workplace fatality in a number of industries including construction. Currently, workers on…
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The Psychology of Selling Your Business
Whether you’re an established business proprietor, a generational business owner, or an entrepreneur, you’ve put your heart and soul into building your company. Still, there comes a time when you need to move on, and that’s where selling comes in. However, it’s more than finding the right buyer and negotiating the best price or contract…
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