Insights

Q1-2019 continued to face many of the same broad headwinds as previous quarters. Brexit and USA–China trade uncertainty persisted, as well as growth slowdowns in most major developed countries.

M&A transaction volume involving Canadian technology businesses declined slightly during Q1-2019, with 81 closed or announced transactions during the quarter.

The recent decision from the Licence Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) in the matter of Applicant and Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company (“Certas”) (Tribunal File Number: 18-003331/AABS) confirms our understanding of what constitutes “payments for loss of income under an income continuation benefit plan,” which are deductible in the calculation of an income replacement benefit (“IRB”).

Canada is seeing a significant increase in its aging population.

From start-up and scale-up through to exit, BDO supports the innovators and the funders at every stop along the road.

Despite continued macroeconomic uncertainty, the food and beverage (“F&B”) M&A landscape remains attractive for buyers seeking to enter new markets or increase scale.

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In the 2019 federal budget, the government announced an intention to limit the current, favourable taxation rate on stock-option benefits.

M&A transaction volume involving Canadian manufacturing businesses experienced a moderate decline during the last four quarters through Q1-19 (L4Q19).