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Devil is in the details for Canada’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
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
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 North’s tech park leaders,…
Globe Advisor’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…
Canada’s critical-mineral strategy aims to accelerate permitting
Canada unveiled a new strategy on Friday to ramp up production and processing of critical minerals vital to power electric vehicle (EV) batteries, according to the strategy paper seen by Reuters. OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada unveiled a new strategy on Friday to ramp up production and processing of critical minerals vital to power electric vehicle (EV)…
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Dymon Storage is on a mission this Giving Tuesday
Who: Steve Creighton, executive vice-president, Dymon Storage The donation: Matching donations up to $25K The inspiration: “Giving Tuesday is an important time for us and The Ottawa Mission. Since we became involved at Dymon Storage, there has been an uptick in donations as we are aligned. We love the Mission, we are fond of the people.” Dymon Storage…
Tax benefits to boost the green economy let investors maximize support for charities
Flow-through shares + charitable tax savings benefit both mining and philanthropic sectors. Read full article here: https://www.vicnews.com/business/tax-benefits-to-boost-the-green-economy-let-investors-maximize-support-for-charities/
Here’s how to invest in Canada’s climate goals with confidence and high rates of return
Wealth Creation Preservation & Donation Inc helps investors through unique flow-through shares policy. Read full article here: https://biv.com/article/2022/11/heres-how-invest-canadas-climate-goals-confidence-and-high-rates-return
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Family and community inspire $2M donation to TOHF
Who: Tony Sottile, retired construction executive, and Barbara Robertson, former teacher and volunteer The donation: $2M The recipient: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation The inspiration: “The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow is truly one of those projects that is transformational for our entire community. The hospital is a health hub and the innovation and research angles…
28th Annual Ottawa Philanthropy Awards celebrate top givers who go above and beyond
AFP Ottawa dinner honours community leadership and commitment of exceptional individuals, businesses and organizations Please read here: https://obj.ca/article/social/28th-annual-ottawa-philanthropy-awards-celebrate-top-givers-who-go-above-and-beyond
‘We never skipped a beat’: Community celebrates giving in Ottawa, and return of The Phils
Crowds pack Rockcliffe residence to celebrate upcoming AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards on Nov 10th, announce 2022 recipients and open ticket sales By: Jeff Todd “This feels like family, doesn’t it?” asked Jacqueline Belsito, co-chair of the upcoming Ottawa Philanthropy Awards. There was a collective laugh, and judging by a sea of nodding heads and warm…
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Business owners support ‘creative outlet’ at Perley Health
Sam Laprade for Ottawa Business Journal Who: Kathleen Grimes and Ersin Ozerdinc, Site Preparation Ltd. The donation: $500,000 The recipient: Perley Health Foundation The inspiration: “A friend gifted me a beautiful vase that was created at Perley Health art studio. The colours, peach and blue, reminded me of my grandma’s china. As I learned more…