Grant Thornton LLP Canada

08/18/2026

Growth is a top priority for business leaders but identifying the right actions to reach the next phase is often a real challenge. For many, the path forward begins with evaluation - analyzing past financial performance and applying disciplined valuation techniques to uncover deeper insights, refine strategy and define KPIs driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Join us for a free webcast hosted by The Globe and Mail to learn how to move beyond basic metrics, align financial insights with strategic objectives and make smarter decisions that position your business for what’s next.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 22
🕒 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET
💻 Location: Virtual event
🎤 Speakers: Dennis Leung , CPA, CA, CBV, CF, Partner, Advisory Services, Doane Grant Thornton LLP, Dhruv Sood, Co-founder & Co-CEO, Fresh Prep, moderated by Jameson Berkow, Capital Markets Reporter, The Globe and Mail Report on Business

Register today! https://ow.ly/VG7s50ZAURU

08/13/2026

🚩Act now to prepare for BC's expanded PST rules.

The expansion of provincial sales tax will apply 7% PST to certain additional professional services, effective October 1, 2026. Early planning can help you assess potential impacts, identify available exemptions, and prepare for new compliance requirements.

Read our tax alert for a breakdown of the proposed rules and key considerations to help your business prepare for the changes: https://ow.ly/9W1750Zzxgr

08/11/2026

Are trusts still worth considering?

While the tax landscape has evolved, trusts continue to be a valuable planning tool for many business owners and families.

When properly structured, trusts can support succession planning, provide flexibility in how assets are managed and distributed, and help enhance privacy.

Read our latest tax alert for key considerations when incorporating a trust into your tax and estate planning strategy.

https://ow.ly/YeCs50ZyyLy

08/10/2026

SBC and QSBC status can unlock major value for your business, including access to the lifetime capital gains exemption. But some owners only learn about the benefits when they’re ready to sell. By then, it can be too late to qualify.

Understanding these rules early can strengthen your succession plan, protect your wealth, and maximize your opportunities.

👉 See what qualifies a business and why it matters: https://ow.ly/OSPF50Zy5Kq

08/07/2026

Technology is a necessity to stay competitive and Interior BC business leaders are embracing it. As a tech hub for startups, the region is seeing a lot of growth and investment.

Worsfold, Partner in our Independent Business Group, explains what's driving the push for technology in Interior BC, as well as which areas business leaders are choosing to invest.

Explore this topic and more in our Western Canada business insights report here: https://ow.ly/bjYX50ZcqY8

A summary of discussions where business leaders in various communities shared their experiences, challenges, and opportunities with a common goal: build on the thriving economy in Western Canada.

07/31/2026

When sustainability is a core company value, it’s something you want to see continue, even when the time is right for you to sell your business.

Based in BC, our client, Wishbone Group of Companies, is an industry leader creating site furnishings from recycled plastic lumber for cities and municipalities across North America. From park benches and bike racks, to picnic tables and playground seating, every piece is designed with sustainability in mind.

They turned to our M&A team for support finding a buyer that would uphold their legacy in sustainability, as well as delivering high-quality design and functionality.

👉See how we helped them with the sales process: https://bit.ly/4hHMZrv

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07/27/2026

Community is everything, especially in the face of disaster. We're incredibly grateful to the countless firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who continue to support ongoing efforts to help and protect the evacuees and people who have been drastically affected by the Ontario wildfires.

122 wildfires are currently burning across Northwestern Ontario, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. To support local relief efforts, we've donated $50,000 on behalf of the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation to the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund.

Our hearts and thoughts continue to be with the communities and wildlife impacted.

07/20/2026

What does a vibrant community look like?

Great communities don't happen by accident. They're built by people who choose to show up, get involved, and work together for something bigger than themselves.

On Tuesday, community leaders from across Kitchener-Waterloo gathered for Doane Grant Thornton's Vibrant Communities Live Lab to imagine a region where compassion, connection, and collaboration thrive.

Representing healthcare, education, charities, the arts, business, and community organizations, participants brought diverse perspectives but shared a common goal: creating a stronger, more inclusive future for Kitchener-Waterloo Region.

The conversations were thoughtful. The ideas were bold. And the energy in the room was a powerful reminder that meaningful change doesn't happen in isolation—it happens when people come together with a willingness to listen, learn, and take action.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared your perspectives, and contributed to the conversation. We look forward to seeing the partnerships, ideas, and commitments that emerge from this work—and the impact they'll have across our community in the months and years ahead.