Cleo L. Melanson , CPA, CA, CMA

Tax Partner

About Cleo

Every challenge faced by an FCR client is an opportunity for him to draft a uniquely engineered solution to facilitate the long-term success of Northern Ontario business owners.

Cleo drafts uniquely engineered solutions to facilitate the long-term success for Northern Ontario business owners. He enjoys the challenge of implementing client-centric solutions to minimize tax liabilities that give clients the best opportunity to grow their businesses naturally. Dedicated to his craft, Cleo keeps up to date on new tax regulations and opportunities. During his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and giving back to the community through grassroots golf programs.

Quick Facts

Professional Expertise

  • Corporate Re-Organization
  • Income Taxation

Industry Expertise

  • Business Services
  • Accounting

Affiliations

  • MNO Sudbury Métis Council – Member

Education & Certifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2012) – Chartered Professional Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2007) – Chartered Accountant

Society of Management Accountants of Ontario (2003) – Certified Management Accountant

Laurentian University (2000) – H. B. Com. Accounting

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Insights and resources

  • Understanding the Productivity Mega Deduction

    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…

    Edwin P. Reilly shared this article

  • What Do the New U.S. Tariffs Mean for Northern Ontario?

    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.

    Ian FitzPatrick shared this article

  • Northern Ontario Communities Recognized for Housing Success

    Northern Ontario Communities Recognized for Housing Success

    Greater Sudbury, Thunder Bay and North Bay have each earned a share of more than $2.3 million in provincial funding after surpassing their housing targets in 2025, a sign that Northern Ontario’s housing momentum is gaining ground. Learn more.

    Marc A. Boivin shared this article

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