The inspiration:ย โI remember back when I was attending the University of Ottawa and trying to balance school and work because being a student athlete has unique challenges. There are huge time commitments on the ice or the field, which means it is difficult to work at the same time as going to school. Support for…
During Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandโs federal budget address to Parliament on Mar. 28, Canadians heard an unprecedented call to action for the new green economy.ย โWeโre going to build big things here in Canada โ from a Volkswagen battery plant in Ontario, to the Galaxy lithium mine in Quebec, to the Trans Mountain expansion in…
Proponents say Canada must do more to turn aspiration into action Drive two hours north of Ottawa, put on a hard hat and bright orange vest, descend into a pit โ and you find yourself on the frontline in the fight to be part of the new, green economy. A mining project might not be what…
When it comes to tax and junior mining, there have always been a few hold-your-breath moments. The first is at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention every March in Toronto. We congregate at the largest mining conference in the world, nervously packing a reception hall to hear from the finance minister on…
Peter Nicholson, President and Founder of WCPD Inc, details the evolution of tax in Canada and explains how it is helping the critical minerals industry to thrive. Innovation can take on many forms, whether it be in science, health, or technology. And while they are all very different, what connects them is the sense of wonder,…
A delegation from the Bahamian government braved one of the coldest days of winter in Ottawa in hopes of learning about what it takes to build a world-class technology hub. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism I. Chester Cooper, along with a large delegation of visitors, received a warm welcome from Kanata Northโs tech park leaders,…
Tax planning is becoming a bigger part of many advisory practices as more start to specialize in the field, bring in qualified team members, or even partner with outside specialists in an attempt to deliver more holistic services. From how to invest tax efficiently to tax consequences resulting from life events, clients are also turning…
Canada unveiled a new strategy on Friday to ramp up production and processing of critical minerals vital to power electric vehicle (EV) batteries, according to the strategy paper seen by Reuters. OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada unveiled a new strategy on Friday to ramp up production and processing of critical minerals vital to power electric vehicle (EV)…
Who: Steve Creighton, executive vice-president, Dymon Storage The donation:ย Matching donations up to $25K The inspiration:ย โGiving Tuesday is an important time for us and The Ottawa Mission. Since we became involved at Dymon Storage, there has been an uptick in donations as we are aligned. We love the Mission, we are fond of the people.โย Dymon Storage…
Flow-through shares + charitable tax savings benefit both mining and philanthropic sectors. Read full article here: https://www.vicnews.com/business/tax-benefits-to-boost-the-green-economy-let-investors-maximize-support-for-charities/
Wealth Creation Preservation & Donation Inc helps investors through unique flow-through shares policy. Read full article here: https://biv.com/article/2022/11/heres-how-invest-canadas-climate-goals-confidence-and-high-rates-return
Who: Tony Sottile, retired construction executive, and Barbara Robertson, former teacher and volunteer The donation: $2M The recipient: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation The inspiration: โThe Ottawa Hospital Foundationโs Campaign to Create Tomorrow is truly one of those projects that is transformational for our entire community. The hospital is a health hub and the innovation and research angles…
