Amyot Gélinas, Employer of choice!

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Recognition that reflects our organizational culture On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Théâtre Le Patriote in Sainte-Agathe, Amyot Gélinas was awarded the “Employer of Choice” prize by the Chambre de commerce du cœur des Laurentides, in partnership with CNESST. This prestigious distinction underscores our commitment to humane, fair and caring management. For several years now, […]

New parental union plan

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What you need to know about the main features of the new parental union plan On June 30, 2025, Quebec is introducing a new parental union plan that will automatically apply to common-law spouses who become parents of a child born or adopted on or after that date. This system aims to give greater legal […]

The essential role of the CPA in business transfers

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The transfer of a business is a crucial and often complex stage, fraught with emotions and major financial implications for both the transferor and the acquirer. Whether it’s a family handover, a sale to a third party or an employee takeover, the success of this transition depends to a large extent on rigorous planning and […]

Understanding the challenges of accounting in Quebec

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Accounting is at the heart of a company’s financial management. It provides a clear picture of the company’s economic situation and ensures compliance with legal and tax obligations. However, a number of challenges need to be met to guarantee the reliability and transparency of accounting information. Good accounting management does more than simply record transactions; […]

Short-term leasing – Beware of compliance!

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Since January1, 2024, a measure has been in place to disallow expenses incurred (including interest charges) to earn income from short-term rentals if these are deemed to be non-conforming. The aim of this measure is to encourage the long-term rental of residential properties in order to alleviate the current housing crisis. Statistically, as of March […]

GST/HST registered dentists, pay attention!

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End of administrative agreement between the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) and the Canadian Dental Association Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to hear the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) appeal of the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision in the case between the CRA and the office of dentist Dr. Kevin Davis, the CRA issuedGST/HST Notice […]

NPO: OHS financial assistance

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New financial assistance for NPOs to support occupational health and safety (OHS) programs Recently launched by the CNESST, the PAOSST (Programme d’aide financière aux associations et aux organismes pour des projets de formation et d’information en santé et sécurité au travail) financial assistance program for associations and organizations for occupational health and safety training and […]

What is business valuation?

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In the course of your company’s life cycle, numerous transactions involving share capital may take place. These transactions occur mainly for legal or tax reasons, or as part of a transfer of share ownership. In all cases, it becomes essential or even mandatory to carry out these transactions at the fair market value (“FMV”) of […]

Planning for the end of fiscal 2024

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The end of the year is a strategic time to optimize your tax situation, whether you’re a shareholder, an employer or an individual. In this article, we discuss practical tips and essential reminders for maximizing your tax savings, avoiding the pitfalls of taxable benefits and effectively planning your financial decisions. Shareholder remuneration: Rule of thumb […]

GST/HST vacation – Work for entrepreneurs!

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On November 21, 2024, the federal government announced a proposal for a temporary GST/HST vacation on certain products. The aim is to reduce Canadians’ bills for two months this winter. But it won’t reduce the workload of merchants, retailers and restaurateurs. GST-HST leave The announcement provides for a two-month GST/HST vacation from December 14, 2024 […]