Fraser Paterson

One really important thing that stands out from the recent federal government’s 2026 Spring Economic Update is the proposal to make the $10 million capital gains exemption for Employee Ownership Trusts permanent. This is a big deal for Canadian business owners for…

There is a big difference between using AI tools and actually being an AI first company. Most businesses today are still experimenting with automation or using AI for small tasks like writing, summaries, or customer replies. That is helpful, but it is not…

Buying a business is exciting, but what happens after the deal closes is where most of the real work begins. This is the phase that determines whether the acquisition actually creates value or slowly turns into a stressful and expensive lesson. Many buyers spend…