One Comment About Taxation – There’s a Shortage of Accountants…and That’s Not Good For Canada’s Tax System.   There’s a shortage of accountants.  If you’re an accountant like me, that’s not news. I’ve been recruiting and hiring accountants for almost 30 years and there’s been many ups and downs throughout that time.  However, we’re…

1. Taxation – The tax exempt status of non-profit organizations is overdue for a review;
2. Leadership – Critical thinking is hard and often takes courage. For leaders, it’s critical; and
3. Economics – Inflation / rising food prices requires solid thinking for good policy choices to tackle that problem.

1. Taxation – it’s tax for automatic tax filing and registration of tax preparers in Canada
2. Leadership – Why are leaders important?
3. Economics – Canada’s falling GDP is worrisome. It’s time to take action.

1. Taxation – The headcount at Canada Revenue Agency has grown by 50% in 8 years. Good value? Nope.
2. Leadership – Good leaders think and speak “we” vs “I”
3. Economics / Public Policy – So Canada is experiencing a “population trap”? How about simply our immigration policies are out of whack.

1. Taxation – new tax transparency rules come at a cost – including the new trust reporting rules;
2. Leadership – virtual vs in-person meetings
3. Economics – immigration statistics…Canada needs to get its act together

1. Taxation – there are more considerations than tax when leaving Canada; but it’s important;
2. Leadership – should high producers automatically be promoted to leadership?
3. Economics – Canada’s high immigration numbers are exceeding employment growth.

1. Taxation – Canada’s personal tax rates are too high compared to the United States;
2. Leadership – Leaders listen and be “interested”; and
3. Economics – Canada needs to stop with the onslaught of redistributive policies.

1. Taxation – Top 5 provisions in the Canadian Income Tax Act I would eliminate if I had my way;
2. Leadership – Multitasking is not good; and
3. Economics – Canada needs to get a handle on its immigration policies.

1. Taxation – My Tax-Wish List Presented to Santa
2. Leadership – The Importance of Being Adaptable
3. Economics / Politics – The Anti-Reality Phase Out of Gasoline Vehicles