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Canadians donate their time, volunteer and fundraise for charities, and make charitable donations. All of these efforts contribute to the country’s societal wellbeing. In addition to benefiting society, when planned properly, charitable giving also may benefit the donor from a tax perspective. If you are considering making donations, be sure to include these in your tax and estate planning. This article will provide more details on the taxation rules that apply to charitable donations, specifically to donations made upon the death of an individual. Although there are various types of donations to utilize in planning, this article will focus on the tax treatment of cash gifts and gifts-in-kind.

"Gen Z" is the youngest generation you will see currently beginning their careers. The oldest members of the generation are currently in their mid-20s and were born in the mid-1990s through the late 2000s. The future of work is here, with different expectations and mindsets on many topics and the notion of the work itself. It is imperative that employers understand the new generation as they enter the workforce and reshape the traditional workplace norms.

Guelph, ON – June 7, 2022 – RLB is proud to announce that Shawn Deyell has recently received his Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) designation.

What is a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)? A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is a documented, structured tactic that describes how an organization can quickly go back to work and operations after an unforeseen incident occurs. Having a DRP can be the difference between closing your doors for a week versus forever. Instances when an organization might need a DRP could include:

 GST/HST on Assignment of New Housing Agreements

COVID-19 has opened employers' eyes to the benefits of offering remote and hybrid work opportunities. It may be challenging for some employers to imagine not conducting their new hires' onboarding and training in person, luckily there are various ways to ensure a smooth transition and foster a warm welcome virtually.

World Password Day was established back in 2013 as a way to really highlight how vital a strong password is. An effective password will keep private information safe and prevents others from accessing multiple accounts if one is compromised. While many people have not yet been victims of any password security threats, 4 out of 10 people have had their data compromised. Not only is this a headache to resolve but can also lead to security breaches within organizations and often leaves individuals feeling both vulnerable and violated.  

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In today’s workforce, we are seeing more companies put diversity, equity, and inclusion into greater focus. DEI, as it is often shortened to, is so much more than a policy, a training session, or a headcount. It is an opportunity to foster employee engagement with varying perspectives.

It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed by life or to struggle to make decisions. National I am in control day is on March 30th. On this day, we strive to get things under control in our lives on a day-to-day basis. In our new world, it can seem difficult to do this. However, there are some small steps you can take to move in the right direction. The discussion to follow are some suggestions on how you can take control for yourself.