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Understanding the Productivity Mega Deduction
The federal government’s newly announced Productivity Mega Deduction could be a game changer for Northern Ontario businesses, allowing them to deduct the full cost of eligible capital investments in the year they are put into use rather than waiting years to recover those costs. For a region built on mining, manufacturing, and resource development, that…
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What Do the New U.S. Tariffs Mean for Northern Ontario?
A new round of U.S. tariffs is imposing duties of up to 50% on billions in Canadian goods, but the impact on Northern Ontario is far from uniform. Critical minerals, the backbone of the region’s economy, remain excluded from the new measures. Learn more.
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Beyond Mining: Northern Ontario’s Economic Evolution
Northern Ontario’s economic strategy is shifting, and for businesses in mining, manufacturing, and industrial services, the opportunity is significant. Instead of simply extracting and exporting raw resources, the region is keeping more of the value chain at home through advanced manufacturing, local processing, and innovation. Learn more.
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What the SR&ED Tax Credit Can Do for Your Business
Canada’s SR&ED program is the single largest source of federal government support for business R&D, yet many Northern Ontario companies are leaving money on the table by not claiming it. With significant changes now in effect for 2024 and beyond, including expanded eligibility and a doubled expenditure limit, there has never been a better time…
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Ontario Employment Law Changes: Are You Ready for 2026?
Ontario’s Employment Standards Act has been updated for 2026, and the changes affect how you post jobs, pay employees, and manage time away from work. If you have 25 or more employees, these new rules are already in force, and non-compliance carries real legal and reputational risk. Learn more.
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How Ontario’s One Project, One Process Drives Growth
Ontario’s new “One Project, One Process” framework is cutting through decades of regulatory complexity in mining approvals, and for Northern Ontario businesses, the ripple effects could be significant. With three major projects already designated, more predictable development timelines are opening the door to expanded supply chain opportunities and competitive government funding applications. Learn more.
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Espanola Mill’s $10M Biocarbon Investment Fuels Growth
Nearly two years after Domtar idled the Espanola pulp and paper mill, BMI Group has completed its acquisition and committed CAD 10 million toward a major biocarbon facility that could reshape northern Ontario’s industrial landscape. Learn more.
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Brent Fleury
About Brent Brent is an accounting professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting and leading financial services across both public and private sector organizations. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, inventory control, and the design and optimization of internal control processes. Brent is known for delivering accurate, timely financial…
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Mitch Glass
About Your Mitch With more than 15 years of experience, Mitch partners with businesses to strengthen operations and drive sustainable growth through strategic financial alignment. He provides clear, actionable solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges, helping organizations build resilient financial frameworks and navigate periods of change. Mitch is dedicated to empowering business leaders with…
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Andrea Bruley
About Andrea Andrea’s primary focus is on owner managed businesses and not-for-profit entities. Her accounting assurance knowledge ensures that client reporting is efficient and compliant. In addition to her day-to-day client engagements, Andrea uses her natural leadership and organizational expertise to manage the professional development of FCR’s CPA students by guiding them through the process,…
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Marc A. Boivin
About Marc Marc has a diverse professional background and applies a technological approach to financial management. He works with entrepreneurs and their management teams to identify the optimal way to structure corporat entities as well as finance organizations, transactions, and asset acquisitions. Marc helps businesses to capitalize on potential market opportunities by leveraging their strengths…
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Kirby W. Houle
About Kirby Born and raised in Northern Ontario, Kirby understands the importance of communities and business relationships. He is extensively involved in practice management, human resource management and strategic planning of the firm. Furthermore, he offers clients progressive, intuitive and goal oriented solutions making him one of FCR’s experts in accounting plus assurance issues. Kirby…
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