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The Kingsdale CEO and BlackNorth founder looks at the progress being made toward opening doors that had previously been shut for Black Canadians. ow.ly/WrLq50QwPJF

From solo study to group sessions, it was a healthy balance of work and play that helped these winners earn the highest marks in their regions. ow.ly/2Q8A50QurKi

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For younger workers, base salary is only one factor they consider when making a move. ow.ly/4qcG50QnrcM

Warm wishes to all this holiday season! Whatever your plans may be, we wish you all a safe and relaxing break with your loved ones, and a happy and healthy holiday season!

We were pleased to see the federal government endorse our recommendation to remove the filing requirement for Canadian corporations, partnerships and trusts from the Underused Housing Tax (UHT). Unfortunately, the exemption does not extend to 2022 creating “uncertainty” for those Canadians who would be required to file for that year and the tax professionals advising them. Our VP of Tax, John Oakey weighs in: theglobeandmail.com/investin…

We are heartened that the federal government has endorsed CPA Canada’s recommendation to remove the filing requirement for Canadian corporations, partnerships and trusts from the Underused Housing Tax. #FES2023

CPA Canada believes the Canadian government was prudent in refraining from new spending measures in the #FES2023, given the current inflationary context, but would also have liked to see steps toward implementation on a host of previously introduced measures.

We are concerned that strong language in the #FES2023 to “crack down on short-term rentals,” with a plan to deny the deduction of actual allowable expenses incurred for short-term rental properties, could create inequities in the tax system with no clear sense that it will meaningfully improve Canada’s housing supply.

The Government of Canada has an excellent book “The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd edition” that covers many types of fraud situations and is an excellent place to start. Also, request a fraud session for your organization/community and have a CPA present a financial literacy session on Fraud Protection: ow.ly/e5ZB50Q8tGZ #FraudChat

First step is to always call your local police. Then contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud centre by calling 1-888-495-8501. Report the incident to your banking institution, and notify the website where the fraud took place (if applicable) and lastly regularly monitor your credit score. #FraudChat

Text messages from popular vendors (Netflix, Banks, Paypal, CRA) etc., asking you to click on a link because there is something wrong with your account, phone calls from FedEx, Canada Post etc., asking you to pay to release a shipment. #FraudChat

Fraudsters most common ways to approach victims is via text, email, phone calls and through sponsored ads to lure you to “making money”. #FraudChat