Ottawa Philanthropy Award winners announced at private party hosted by Foundation WCPDโ€™s Peter Nicholson

Ottawa Philanthropy Award winners announced at private party hosted by Foundation WCPDโ€™s Peter Nicholson

Awards to be presented at gala dinner held on Thursday, November 16th at National Arts Centre Read the full story by Caroline Philips for the Ottawa Business Journal here: https://obj.ca/ottawa-philanthropy-award-winners-party-peter-nicholson/

Spurs and Sparkles back in the saddle to support Queensway Carleton Hospital

Spurs and Sparkles back in the saddle to support Queensway Carleton Hospital

Teams of business leaders, celebrities and riders compete in three-part race featuring show jumping, football toss and golf cart obstacle course BY: Caroline Phillips There wasnโ€™t a single long face to be found โ€” except for the equine variety โ€” at the Spurs and Sparkles benefit that returned last night to Wesley Clover Parks for…

If you have Tax to Pay, Flow-Through Offers a Win-Win

If you have Tax to Pay, Flow-Through Offers a Win-Win

Flow-through Offers an Opportunity to Reduce Taxes and Donate to Charity for High Net Worth Investors and Companies in Canada In the InvestorIntel interview with WCPD Inc.โ€™s Founder Peter Nicholson, well known for the creation of the charitable flow-through model, Tracy Weslosky asks if right now is the time for investors to investigate flow-through. Peter Nicholson…

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Former Gee-Gees player helps student athletes

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Former Gee-Gees player helps student athletes

The inspiration:ย โ€œI remember back when I was attending the University of Ottawa and trying to balance school and work because being a student athlete has unique challenges. There are huge time commitments on the ice or the field, which means it is difficult to work at the same time as going to school. Support for…

Small details derail big thinking in Canadaโ€™s green budget

Small details derail big thinking in Canadaโ€™s green budget

During Finance Minister Chrystia Freelandโ€™s federal budget address to Parliament on Mar. 28, Canadians heard an unprecedented call to action for the new green economy.ย  โ€œWeโ€™re going to build big things here in Canada โ€“ from a Volkswagen battery plant in Ontario, to the Galaxy lithium mine in Quebec, to the Trans Mountain expansion in…

Canada is sitting on a critical minerals mother lode. But is it ready for the new gold rush?

Canada is sitting on a critical minerals mother lode. But is it ready for the new gold rush?

Proponents say Canada must do more to turn aspiration into action Drive two hours north of Ottawa, put on a hard hat and bright orange vest, descend into a pit โ€” and you find yourself on the frontline in the fight to be part of the new, green economy. A mining project might not be what…

Devil is in the details for Canadaโ€™s critical mineral strategy

Devil is in the details for Canadaโ€™s critical mineral strategy

When it comes to tax and junior mining, there have always been a few hold-your-breath moments.   The first is at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention every March in Toronto. We congregate at the largest mining conference in the world, nervously packing a reception hall to hear from the finance minister on…

Tax in Canada is accelerating the critical minerals industry

Tax in Canada is accelerating the critical minerals industry

Peter Nicholson, President and Founder of WCPD Inc, details the evolution of tax in Canada and explains how it is helping the critical minerals industry to thrive. Innovation can take on many forms, whether it be in science, health, or technology. And while they are all very different, what connects them is the sense of wonder,…

Bahamian government travels to Kanata North for high tech inspiration

Bahamian government travels to Kanata North for high tech inspiration

A delegation from the Bahamian government braved one of the coldest days of winter in Ottawa in hopes of learning about what it takes to build a world-class technology hub.   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism I. Chester Cooper, along with a large delegation of visitors, received a warm welcome from Kanata Northโ€™s tech park leaders,…

Globe Advisorโ€™s Best of 2022: Top tax planning strategies

Tax planning is becoming a bigger part of many advisory practices as more start to specialize in the field, bring in qualified team members, or even partner with outside specialists in an attempt to deliver more holistic services. From how to invest tax efficiently to tax consequences resulting from life events, clients are also turning…