Do Ottawa’s proposed capital gains tax changes affect inherited properties?

Do Ottawa’s proposed capital gains tax changes affect inherited properties?

The federal government’s budget proposal to increase the inclusion rate for the capital gains tax for people whose profits go past a certain threshold has drawn mixed reactions from experts, entrepreneurs and taxpayers. One asset affected by these changes is real estate, including cottages and investment homes. The change proposed in the Trudeau government’s new … Read more

‘Shocking’: Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee

‘Shocking’: Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee

Lawmakers took Air Canada’s CEO to task on Monday over “shocking” and “scandalous” failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities. At a House of Commons committee hearing on services for Canadians with disabilities, chief executive Michael Rousseau faced a barrage of questions over reports of passenger mistreatment during the past year. Vice-chair Tracy Gray cited … Read more

Lululemon founder faces backlash for blasting company’s diversity, inclusion efforts

Lululemon founder faces backlash for blasting company’s diversity, inclusion efforts

Lululemon’s controversial founder Chip Wilson is again facing criticism for his latest remarks regarding the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts. In a recent article by Forbes, Wilson objected to the company’s use of models with a range of body types, whom he said looked “unhealthy,” “sickly” and “not inspirational.” “They’re trying to become like the Gap, everything … Read more