You are invited to a free Webinar hosted by the HGA Group. Join HGA and Adrian Elmslie, head of Dentons LLP’s Edmonton Labour and Employment Group, for strategies and tools for managing employment risks related to COVID-19. Register today to get answers to your most pressing questions on managing employment risk in this unprecedented time.…
COVID-19 is causing significant disruption across Canada. We are monitoring the situation closely, but events are changing rapidly day to day. This morning, Ontario and Quebec announced a complete shutdown of non-essential business. We expect Alberta will shortly follow which will likely mean the closure of our physical office and reception. As such, we highly…
As your trusted advisors, HGA Group wants to keep you apprised of Canada’s and Alberta’s COVID-19 responses which may be relevant to you and your business. Federal government aid package and changes On March 18, the federal government announced an $82 billion COVID-19 emergency response package for Canadians and businesses. The aid package includes: •…
Like many of you, HGA has been closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. In the interest of the health and safety of our clients and staff, the HGA Group is taking the following proactive measures to help prevent the spread of the virus: Our office will remain operational but our staff and partners will be…
The Government of Canada’s new financial year begins on April 1st and by convention the public gets to see the government’s budget mid-March. There are two circumstances that are likely to set this budget apart. First, it’s the first budget on the heels of an election victory, an election in which spending promises were made.…
If you run a small business, you may have heard that the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) allows GST reporting in one of two ways – the Standard Method, or the Quick Method. If your business qualifies for the Quick Method, an election must be filed with the CRA to remit GST under the Quick Method.…
Applying for a business loan may seem daunting, however, our friends at BDC have prepared a guide to preparing a winning loan request. Here is some recommended information/documentation to prepare for an effective loan proposal: 1) Historical financial information: a. Financial statements will help lenders assess the state of your business. 2) Identify your investment…
Everyone loves going on vacation right? Well according to this article, taking vacation can be a source of stress and worry for many employees. The article cites surveys done in both Canada and the U.S. that show that the number of people reporting that they have been made to feel guilty about taking vacation or…
Canadians are losing millions each year to a growing variety of complex scams. Based on a report from the Better Business Bureau, we rounded-up the top five cons in Canada from 2017, ranked by the claimed amount of money lost. WIRE FRAUD AND SPEAR FISHING Financial loss: More than $20-million Various phishing scams have been floating around the…
Be on high alert during #TaxSeason and all year round. Here are some tips to protect yourself and your family from fraud: Keep Your Personals to Yourself Didn’t we hear the words “don’t talk to strangers” our entire lives? If you don’t know who you’re communicating with, and you’ve never met them in person,…