RLB Blog

Meet Justine Gaskell CPA, CA. A partner here at RLB with a devotion to mathematics. In honour of National STEM/STEAM Day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), we wanted to share the story of how math shaped her career.

One month after the last minimum wage increase the province has announced that they would like to increase it again.  On October 1st the minimum wage increased to $14.35 per hour.  The proposed changes would see this increased to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2022.  The Ontario government has stated the reason for the increase is to keep up with the cost of living that has increased considerably during the pandemic.

There are changes happening in the CRA’s subsidy programs this fall.  The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) end on October 23, 2021.  These programs have provided wage and rent subsidy income to businesses that have been affected by the COVID pandemic.  There is a 6-month filing deadline on these programs, so the final periods will be due September 20, 2022.

At RLB, we’re passionate about client success. We go beyond traditional accounting services and offer our clients experienced business advisory services. In honour of Small Business Month, some of RLB’s business experts have shared with us their personal secrets for growing your small business.

The long wait is over! The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), first announced in 2010 (no… this is not a typo!), will finally become law on October 19, 2021. Organizations which fall under this legislation will have three years to become fully compliant, so there is time, but this article will highlight some of the considerations you should take into account. We should mention that this is not a comprehensive list and does not constitute a legal opinion, so organizations are advised to consult with their legal representatives when considering what changes will need to be made to comply.  

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and it feels like perfect timing. Life is finally starting to feel a little more normal. We’re emerging from many pandemic-related restrictions and beginning to find our footing in this post-lockdown world. Now is the perfect time to ensure that you are making your mental health and wellness a priority.   

ZoomTopia is a virtual event designed to highlight the features and capabilities of the virtual conferencing platform: Zoom. They feature panels, guest speakers and breakout sessions to really dive into how video calls and conferencing are changing the way we live and work.

 The role of the executor is an important one. Whether you were expecting to take on this role, or have had to take it on unexpectedly there are some important tax filings to be aware of. Here are the most common filings you will come across. 

Here we grow again! We are excited to share that we are expanding into Shelburne!  RLB is thrilled to finally share that we are adding our fifth office this fall to further serve our clients. We have been busily preparing behind the scenes for our new location and thank the community members that have already welcomed us so warmly.