Tax-Free Savings Accounts

No one likes receiving unexpected notices from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).  Some owners of tax-free savings accounts may have received notices and may be confused about the rules governing such accounts. Effective since January 1, 2009, Canadians over 18 have...
Saving for an Education

Saving for an Education

Tuition may be increasing, but education is still the best investment we can make for our children or grandchildren.  Today more than ever, it pays to plan ahead for a child’s education – and Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) are an excellent tool to help you...

5 Lessons from the Economic Downturn

In economic downturns such as the one experienced recently (and to some extent still continuing), new opportunities can emerge.  There are business lessons to be learned from difficult economic times and these centre on the subject of change.  What changes should you...

Buying or Selling a Business

People are sometimes surprised to discover the effort involved in buying or selling a business.  If you are considering either, it is wise to consult experienced advisers. On any given day, one or more Lipton LLP professionals are assisting clients in their pursuit of...