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Paying Taxes 2012 The Canadian summary
Get a Canadian perspective on PwC Global's Paying Taxes 2012 report and learn how easy it is for our country's small- and medium-sized businesses to pay taxes.
Published: 2012-02-09

Capital Markets Flash: Notable economic news | Volume 5, Issue 8 | Feb. 06, 2012
The economic outlook continues to be mixed going forward, with signs of stability in North America that will likely support a steady deal market for Canadian dealmakers.
Published: 2012-02-08

Managing Project Risk: Questions boards should be asking
The following publication, from our Directors’ Briefing Series, discusses the six pillars of project risk management and what Boards can do to provide oversight on projects for their organizations.
Published: 2012-02-08

Eye of the storm: Canadian findings from the 2012 Global State of Information Security Survey® (GISS)
This PwC report presents noteworthy data from the survey in Canada and highlights key similarities and differences in the results from the global base, as well as PwC’s point of view regarding trends in information security.
Published: 2012-02-07

Commodity clips, 2012 Issue 1
Learn about commodity tax developments in this issue of Commodity clips.
Published: 2012-02-06

Car expenses and benefits: A tax guide and employee log (2012)
Using a vehicle for business means you face an intricate set of tax laws when it comes to claiming your expenses. Find out how you can take advantage of certain tax deductions in this annual guide, summary and employee log.
Published: 2012-02-06

Tax memo: CRA risk assessment audit approach – What it can mean for your corporation
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has now advanced to the next stage of categorizing large corporations in implementing its new risk assessment approach of selecting files for audit.
Published: 2012-02-06

Tax memo: Alert for RRSP and RRIF holders: Action is required if a new “prohibited investment” rule applies to you (Revised February 3, 2012)
Newly enacted legislation that implements proposals announced in the 2011 federal budget imposes new penalty taxes for some prohibited investments
Published: 2012-02-03

Behind the Academy Awards® Tallies for 78 Years and Counting! PwC Preserves Hollywood’s Best Kept Secrets
PwC celebrates its 78th year leading the Oscars balloting process on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy).
Published: 2012-02-01

Surplus Stripping: Tax Tracks – A PwC Tax Services Podcast Series
In this episode, Marc discusses what surplus stripping is, including some history, if there’s a policy in the Income Tax Act against it, and other sources of information.
Published: 2012-01-31

The Energy to Lead: PwC alumnus Dan Balaban on the future of Alberta and renewable energy
PwC alumnus Dan Balaban discusses the future of renewable energy, the role Alberta can play and the entrepreneurial spirit.
Published: 2012-01-31

Operating in centres for mining in Africa
Join PwC and Eurasia Group for our in-depth analysis of operating in the following centres of mining in Africa.
Published: 2012-01-30

Macro-economic risk top issue with global banks: CSFI and PwC survey
The Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation ‘s Banking Banana Skins survey, produced with PwC, puts macro-economic risk at the top of the list of 30 risks to banks.
Published: 2012-01-30

PwC’s submission to the finance minister on the 2012 federal budget
PwC’s tax proposals have the goal of enhancing the competitiveness and efficiency of Canada’s tax system.
Published: 2012-01-30

IFRS News - January 2012
This issue of IFRS News discusses IASB and FASB issue new revenue recognition ED, clarification on asset/liability offsetting, and more.
Published: 2012-01-29

Banking Banana Skins 2012 – The Canadian Results
This year’s survey showed that the Canadian economy and banking system are in better shape than in many other countries, though concern about more troubled economies is clouding the outlook.
Published: 2012-01-26

Watch & Listen: Videos about the Canadian Technology Industry
Watch videos of our people talking about key trends evolving in the Technology Industry in Canada.
Published: 2012-01-25

Mining in Peru: Event presentation materials
In January 2012, PwC hosted two events to discuss mining opportunities in Peru.
Published: 2012-01-25

Despite economic concerns, Canadian CEOs are resilient and ready for growth
Nearly half (48%) of the 1,258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey.
Published: 2012-01-24

Global CEO Survey – The Canadian Summary
The following page discusses the Canadian results of PwC’s Global CEO Survey and covers a wide variety of topics, including talent management, M&A and the future of the economy.
Published: 2012-01-24