News & Updates

Keep up to date and current with our industry related updates.


March 1, 2018 - News & Updates

APCC update on Federal Budget 2018

The Federal Government’s 2018 budget was released yesterday and based on the coverage by Canada’s...

December 12, 2017 - News & Updates

Why Should IT Consultants Care about Personal Services Corporation Rules?

In short, because Personal Service Corporation (“PSC”) rules virtually negate the tax advantages of having...

October 5, 2017 - News & Updates

Independent Contractors unfairly targeted by proposed tax changes.

October 2nd marked the closing of the federal Government's consultation period on changes to small business taxation. Between the challenges posed by Bill 148 in Ontario (in second reading),and...

October 5, 2017 - News & Updates

Make Your Voice Heard

Change only happens when you make your voice heard, and this starts with writing your Member of Parliament to communicate your position on the Department of Finance’s changes to Small Business Taxation....

September 29, 2017 - News & Updates

APCC responses to Finance Canada Consultation: Tax Planning Using Private Corporations

Ministry of Finance Consultation Submission (Sept 28, 2017)...

August 10, 2017 - News & Updates

Bill 148 Economic Impact:14,000 Professional & Scientific jobs at risk

In our efforts to cover continuing developments on Bill 148 Issues in Ontario, we wish...

August 10, 2017 - News & Updates

Legislative Bulletin to APCC Members

Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act 2017 (Expected fall 2017) – Province of Ontario....

June 15, 2017 - News & Updates

Secure Your Independent Contractor Status

Misclassification of Independent Contractors has always been rather a gray area. This uncertainty is caused by the court’s subjective case-by-case analysis of any working relationship under question. Multiple tests and factors have been developed by courts to help draw the line between employee and independent contractor status, which is still...

June 14, 2017 - News & Updates

Worker Misclassification FAQs

What is “misclassification”? There are two types of working relationships through which a worker can...

June 9, 2017 - News & Updates

Fair Workplaces Act

Ontario’s proposed “Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act”...