Building conversion – plan ahead!
Did you know that conversion or change of use can generate significant GST/HST and QST costs? At a time when many municipalities are outlawing short-term rentals on their territory, many owners are deciding to change the vocation of their vacation properties, making them available to residential tenants or ceasing to rent them out altogether… Legal […]
Expropriation – don’t forget the taxes!
Have you ever been expropriated by a municipality? Or, as a municipality, have you acquired a property by expropriation for public utility purposes? If so, you should be aware that compensation paid in this context raises important tax issues in terms of consumption taxes. These rules are complex, whether the compensation is the result of […]
The financial framework: An indispensable management tool
Every year, municipal organizations, whether cities or municipalities, have to present a balanced budget to their citizens, while trying to minimize the increase in their tax burden. Over the past few months, tax increases and the many challenges afflicting municipalities have captured the attention of the public and the media. Indeed, obstacles such as inflation, […]
Does your municipality purchase goods or services from outside Quebec?
You could be subject to special rules! Municipalities acquire the vast majority of their goods and services in Quebec, with a strong emphasis on local purchasing. Occasionally, however, they may use or consume goods or services previously acquired outside the province. This could be the case, for example, with specialized equipment such as helmets for […]
Human resources: municipal issues
When it comes to human resources management, the reality of the municipal sector is sometimes quite different from that of private companies. What’s more, many municipalities don’t have the scale required to keep this type of human resources specialist in-house. The Human Capital team at Amyot Gélinas Conseil Inc. has the experience needed to support […]
Blainville – 60th Quebec Games Finals
Our firm is proud to inform you that it is a committed partner in the City of Blainville’s bid to host the 60th Finale des Jeux du Québec. Blainville is a candidate to host the 2026 Quebec Winter Games Finals. The Finale des Jeux du Québec features more than 3,300 athletes aged 12 to 17 […]
The MRCs are ready to help!
Businesses located in the following MRCs can contact them for immediate assistance. Thérèse-De Blainville RCM In an economic context shaken by the COVID-19 crisis, the Thérèse-De Blainville MRC is launching measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, social economy enterprises, non-profit organizations, self-employed workers and very small businesses in its territory. To apply for these […]
Thérèse-De Blainville MRC releases $200,000 for small businesses
In an economic context shaken by the COVID-19 crisis, the Thérèse-De Blainville MRC is launching measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, social economy enterprises, non-profit organizations, self-employed workers and very small businesses in its territory. In addition to the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation’s “Aide d’urgence pour les petites et moyennes entreprises” announced […]
An additional $150 million to help Quebec’s small and medium-sized businesses
The Quebec government announces new measures to support Quebec businesses affected by the repercussions of COVID-19, including the Aide d’urgence aux petites et moyennes entreprises program. This program has been set up to support SMEs experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19, and requiring liquidity of less than $50,000 for working capital purposes. This […]