Join BDO Canada on Friday, November 6 as we unpack the 2026 federal budget and what it could mean for Canadians, businesses, and the economy.
Amid economic uncertainty and changing global conditions, this year’s budget could provide important signals about Canada’s approach to investment, productivity, competitiveness, and growth. Our BDO Tax team will break down the key tax measures and explain the implications for your organization’s tax obligations, strategic decisions, and future plans.
We will also explore the political and economic forces shaping Canada’s path forward with a panel discussion moderated by a member of BDO’s Tax Executive Leadership Team, Michael McIsaac and featuring guest speaker Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent of CTV News.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the webinar following the broadcast.
Keynote speakers:
Vassy Kapelos
Chief Political Correspondent
CTV News
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Speakers:
Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent, CTV News
Michael McIsaac, Managing Partner, National Practice Leader, BDO Law
Ram Rathod, Partner, Tax, BDO Canada
About Vassy Kapelos
Vassy Kapelos is a well-known Canadian journalist and broadcaster. Vassy was the former host of CBC's Power & Politics, The West Block, and Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief. Currently, she is the host of CTV's Question Period, CTV News Channel’s Power Play, and The Vassy Kapelos Show. Known for asking tough questions and seeking answers that truly matter to Canadians, her unique perspective and understanding of the political landscape make her an invaluable addition to our webinar.
About Michael McIsaac
Based in Toronto, Michael is a partner in BDO Law LLP's Business Law group. His practice focuses primarily on private equity mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and general corporate and commercial matters. Michael acts for a wide variety of Canadian companies. His practice is industry agnostic with a particular expertise in mid-market private company transactions. Michael works with owner/operators, founders, serial entrepreneurs, private equity funds, investment banks, and venture capitalists in reviewing strategic initiatives to provide transactional and general corporate commercial legal services. In September 2026, Michael was elected to BDO Canada’s Board, where he contributes to the firm’s governance and strategic direction. He currently serves on the Strategy & Execution Committee and the Governance & Risk Committee.
About Ram Rathod
Ram is a Partner in BDO Canada's Private Equity group based in Toronto. With over 16 years of experience, he brings a sharp strategic lens to tax advisory, corporate finance, and transaction planning for global public and private companies. Ram's career spans leadership roles in top-tier firms and complex industries, including private equity, mining, travel and hospitality, and transportation. He is a trusted advisor to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, recognized for his expertise in domestic and cross-border tax structuring, M&A transactions, and post-acquisition integration. He has led the tax strategy on multi-billion-dollar deals, consistently unlocking value through innovative structuring, commercially grounded insights, and risk-aware compliance. Ram's background also includes senior finance roles where he helped drive over $150 million in transaction-related value, underscoring his rare ability to blend technical precision with real-world business impact.