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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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More Than Mining: How Northern Ontario Is Building a Higher-Value Economy
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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Northern Ontario Update: What Recent Investments Mean for Local Businesses
Construction on the Ring of Fire road network officially broke ground in June 2026, marking a turning point for Northern Ontario’s economy as billions in projected investment moves from future consideration to near-term reality. Between active mining projects, permanent infrastructure funding, and federal support for local manufacturers, the programs and opportunities available to local businesses…
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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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The North Has More to Offer Than Raw Materials
For decades, Ontario’s most valuable minerals left the province as raw materials, with the real economic value captured somewhere else. That is changing fast, as billions in new investment are building the energy, transport, and refining infrastructure needed to keep that value in the North. Learn more.
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How Ontario’s “One Project, One Process” Framework Is Unlocking Growth for Northern Ontario Businesses
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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Joey Ducharme
About Your Joey Joey is based in our Espanola office, where he works closely with individuals, families, and small business owners to support their tax compliance needs. Known for his
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Eric Olson
About Eric Eric is a dedicated tax professional specializing in personal, trust and estate, and corporate taxation, with a strong focus on tax planning. He is committed to providing tailored
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Pat Harrington
About Pat Patrick is a tax specialist with extensive experience in audits, compliance, and client advocacy. After more than 34 years as a CRA auditor, he joined FCR in 2018,
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John Severin
About John John specializes in delivering comprehensive tax advisory and planning services, with a focus on personal, trust, estate, and corporate taxation. With a strong foundation in mathematics and business
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Kyle Whalen
About Kyle Kyle is a dedicated accounting professional specializing in personal taxation, corporate tax compliance, and advisory services. With a strong foundation in accounting and taxation, he provides tailored solutions
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New 2024 tax changes to intergenerational business transfers in Canada
The new intergenerational transfer rules included in Bill C-59, which received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024, provides an exception from the “surplus stripping” rules in Canada.
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