Legislative Changes Regarding Political Activities of Charities
September 26, 2018
Back in mid-August, the Government of Canada announced its intention to amend the Income Tax Act to implement changes with regards to the political activities of charities. The proposed changes would allow […]
2019 Employment Insurance Premium Rate Change
September 13, 2018
With Canadian unemployment near a 40-year low, the Minister of Finance just announced the lowest EI premium rate since 1980. In 2019, the employee EI premium will be $1.62 per […]
Bonfire Interactive Acquired for $140 Million
September 12, 2018
Bonfire Interactive, a Waterloo Region startup whose software streamlines procurement for public and private institutions, will be acquired for US$108 million ($140 million CA) in an agreement announced today. Based […]
Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling May Affect Your Business’s Sales Tax Compliance
September 10, 2018
In our mergers and acquisition practice, we have the opportunity to work closely with our clients on the sometimes challenging process of selling their business. Of the tax issues that […]
Huada Semiconductor Acquires Solantro Semiconductor
September 7, 2018
Huada Semiconductor (HDSC), a Chinese leader in industrial semiconductor solutions, today announced the acquisition of Ottawa-based Solantro Semiconductor, Canada’s innovative designer of integrated circuits that enable next generation power processing, […]
Mejuri Raises $5 Million
September 7, 2018
Mejuri, an ecommerce startup that offers fine jewelry direct to consumers, has raised $5 million. The round was led by London-based venture firm Felix Capital. Real Ventures, Incite Ventures, BDC’s […]
