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Archives for March 2023

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How is CRA going to be handling ONCA and the many Ontario non-profit corporations that are registered charities

So far, there is nothing too definitive from the CRA on their approach to the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and changes that will be made to governing documents to bring Ontario non-profit corporations into alignment with ONCA.

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Ontario introduces Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023

The Ontario government has tabled Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023, which, if passed, would provide further protections for remote and precarious employees under various employment statutes. This post outlines some of the key proposed changes of interest for employers and payroll.

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Was Silicon Valley Bank a failure of risk management?

I have seen some unfortunate postings on social media and in the news. Self-appointed experts telling us what happened, why, and whose fault it was. There’s a political battle going on as well, with people blaming federal government administrations, regulators, and so on. I’m not going to get into that. But I think it is important for governance, risk, and audit practitioners to understand the situation and its implications.

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