Old Age Pensions are out of control

Old Age Pensions are out of control

Concerning the 17th Actuarial Report, of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), there is every reason to believe that the estimated cost of distributing old age pension (OAP) cheque benefits will be $74 B in 2023.  As we progress in time,...
Every little bit counts when it comes to Health Care

Every little bit counts when it comes to Health Care

In the end, statistics show that the number of Québécois who will be 75 years + in 20 years will completely explode, an increase of 79% (Calculation: CFFP; Source: ISQ).  The results are surprising; consequently, we will have to change our tune to adjust our fiscal...
When should you incorporate your business

When should you incorporate your business

Just the other day, Joel, a client of mine, a young real estate broker, asked me when he should incorporate himself. I gather that at first, he thought I would give him a cookie-cutter, easy answer. However, nothing is easy when transforming one legal personality to...
Property Tax Conundrum

Property Tax Conundrum

Imagine two properties side by side, each valued at $500,000.  One of the properties was purchased last year by a middle-aged couple with a combined annual income of $200,000. The other has been owned for 50 years by an 80-year-old couple who bought it in 1973 for...