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Nous célébrons, en mai, le #MoisduPatrimoineJuif. C’est le moment de réfléchir au rôle de premier plan que les Canadiens d’origine juive ont joué et continuent de jouer dans de nombreuses communautés au pays. #InclusionMT

During #JewishHeritageMonth we recognize the importance of the history and contributions of Jewish Canadians who have helped to shape the culture, diversity and richness of Canada. #MTInclusion

C’est aujourd’hui que débute le #MoisduPatrimoineAsiatique. Nous reconnaissons la longue et riche histoire des Canadiens d’ascendance asiatique et célébrons leurs nombreuses réalisations et contributions au Canada. #InclusionMT

Today marks the start of #AsianHeritageMonth. We recognize the long and rich history of Canadians of Asian heritage and celebrate their many achievements and contributions to Canada. #MTInclusion

The Government of Canada's Spring Economic Update has signaled plans to “modernize the framework for the charitable sector in 2026-2027”, but key details remain unclear. Our latest article explores what this could mean for the charitable sector: millerthomson.com/en/insights/so…

Shareholder activism in Canada is changing. Activists are moving faster, campaigns are more targeted, and many now rely on technology that allows investors to identify pressure points long before a board hears about them: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…

This is a consequential moment for Canadian agritech. As significant pools of capital turn toward the sector, transactions continue to be structured through a software lens that does not reflect the industry's realities. Canadian agritech M&A differs: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…

Québec charities rely on the commitment of directors to carry out their mission. Is it possible to compensate directors while complying with the applicable legal and tax framework? Read more about corporate legislation and governance best practices: millerthomson.com/en/insights/so…

Project Glasswing was initiated to provide a specified group of organizations with pre‑launch access to Anthropic’s Mythos tool to help secure critical software before its vulnerabilities can be exploited. Explore the potential impact: millerthomson.com/en/insights/te…

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and Ontario Human Rights Commission jointly released a new set of principles governing AI use in the province. Find out how to adopt these principles and ensure compliance: millerthomson.com/en/insights/te…

When a borrower never signs the certificate of acceptance, can you still enforce the lease if they’ve taken the equipment and made payments? A recent dispute over a farming equipment lease reaffirmed core principles of contract formation: millerthomson.com/en/insights/ag…

Many Canadians prepare for what happens after death but overlook what could happen if they become mentally or physically incapable during their lifetime. Learn why planning ahead can spare loved ones of significant stress at an already overwhelming time: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…

In Ontario, a Henson trust is an estate planning tool that allows individuals (typically parents) to set aside money or other valuable assets for a beneficiary with disabilities. Learn how a Henson trust protects ODSP eligibility: millerthomson.com/en/insights/pr…

Husky Energy Inc.’s fight with the Canada Revenue Agency suggests that cross-border tax planning assumptions about securing reduced withholding rates through treaty compliance and structured legal agreements may no longer be safe. Learn more: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…

The federal and Ontario governments are addressing housing affordability pressures through enhanced GST/HST rebates on the purchase of new housing. For residential builders, these rebates present an important opportunity to increase home sales: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…

Investment advisers: When a shareholder of a private corporation dies, navigating an estate that holds private company shares can be complex. A clear understanding of the legal and practical considerations equips you to better support clients’ families: millerthomson.com/en/insights/pr…

British Columbia recently proposed expanding the professional services subject to the province’s 7% provincial sales tax beyond legal services. Find out what professional services are affected and what this means for businesses: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…

The majority of Quebec’s businesses are expected to undergo generational transitions within the next five years with no succession plan in place. Explore why buying an existing business can outperform starting from scratch: millerthomson.com/en/insights/ma…

As demand for data centre capacity accelerates across Canada, the powered shell model has emerged as a commercially significant middle ground, balancing capital cost, time to market, and control. Learn about the benefits of powered shell data centres: millerthomson.com/en/insights/te…

Cyber criminals deliberately target M&A transactions. Learn more about how cyber risk shows up in Canadian M&A, what proper cyber and privacy due diligence should cover, and how buyers can protect themselves before and after closing: millerthomson.com/en/perspective…