Corporate tax returns: what to do with federal assistance received in 2020?

Federal grants for COVID-19 pandemic must be included in company tax return Contractors had access to several federal government programs in 2020 to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic. The amounts received will now have to be taken into account when the time comes to file the company’s income tax return. How do you find […]

One third of companies expected to experience a labour shortage

Companies expect to face a number of obstacles over the next three months: labor, demand for the goods and services they offer, input costs or the supply chain. (The survey was conducted from January 11 to February 11, 2021 by Statistics Canada) At the start of the first quarter of 2021, one-third of companies expected […]

Recovery, transfer or sale plans for one in five companies

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Survey of Business Conditions, first quarter 2021. Adapted by Institut de la statistique du Québec. Some companies have prepared plans to relaunch, transfer or sell in the coming year. At the start of the first quarter of 2021, almost one in five businesses (18.4%) were planning to expand their operations (by […]

Extension of the Emergency Account for Canadian Business (EACB)

Applicants now have until June 30, 2021 to apply to their financial institution for a $60,000 CUEC loan or a $20,000 top-up. CUEC requirements and deadlines As of December 4, 2020 , hard-hit small businesses and non-profits may be eligible for an additional $20,000 on the $40, 000 CUEC loan already available. Applicants requesting status […]

Organizational survey: why your company?

The world of work is constantly evolving. In many companies, it is not uncommon to find that employees hold power that once belonged to employers. To this end, managers and executives must constantly focus their efforts on developing and increasing a sense of belonging, meeting their employees’ needs and stimulating employee commitment, without compromising work/life […]

Take your time to find the right employee!

For many employers, recruiting new employees is often a headache. Labour shortages and the pandemic remain major challenges for companies. “Faced with such challenges, employers will often turn to a second choice or a person who doesn’t fit in with their corporate culture, simply to fill the position. Unfortunately, this decision is often very damaging […]

REVENU QUÉBEC TO BE FLEXIBLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES

Revenu Québec is closely monitoring the evolution of the pandemic in Quebec, and has taken note of the decisions announced by the Quebec government regarding the hard-hit regions. It is sensitive to the concerns of Quebecers, and to the impact the pandemic may have on the population. This is why it is important to reiterate […]

Assistance programs: very useful for Quebec SMEs

With Quebec facing the second wave of COVID-19, and many concerned about its potential economic impact, CFIB asked SME owners to evaluate the assistance programs offered by the Quebec government, in order to better understand how satisfied they are with them. Québec programs for SMEs Scores awarded by the largest proportion*. Commercial loans under $50,000: […]

Has COVID-19 redefined the role of HR?

While HR professionals report new challenges during the pandemic, many Canadians still don’t know what HR’s role is. Hiring, recruiting and distributing paychecks – these are just some of the tasks that come to mind when we think of human resources (HR), but HR teams do much more than that. If you’re like most Canadians, […]