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construction & real estate Recreational cannabis – A sea of real estate opportunity clouded by uncertainty
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is expected to create opportunities for commercial real estate, particularly in the retail category.
Retail Will online shopping make the retail giants extinct?
With the recent closures of Toys “R” Us (United States), Maplin (United Kingdom) and Topshop Australia, we investigate whether the internet is annihilating physical stores and offer practical advice to dynamic retail businesses on how to avoid going under.
Construction & Real Estate New trade agreement unlikely to disrupt Canadian real estate market in the short term
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has the potential to restore clarity to the trade relationship between the three countries after a period of uncertainty, bringing stability that may support consumer sentiment and economic growth. Although the long-term implications have yet to be determined, the agreement may support key sectors of the Canadian economy and maintain job stability, which are critical factors to drive a strong real estate market.
Cybersecurity Privacy breach reporting will soon be mandatory. Are you ready?
The Digital Privacy Act came into force in 2015, and made key changes to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Since then, private sector organizations subject to PIPEDA have known that mandatory privacy breach reporting would be available across Canada at the federal level; what they didn’t know was what they would be expected to disclose in the event of a breach.
Advisory Audit considerations for the cryptocurrency industry
We discuss the challenges in becoming “auditable” in the cryptocurrency industy—along with practical recommendations for how organizations in this field can move forward on a path to becoming audit-ready.
Real estate and construction REITs as a force for good
This report draws together insights into the rise of REITs as a vehicle for investment in property assets with a wider purpose, in particular, the emergence of REITs focusing on social property. We look at what is working currently, how the use of REITs as a force for good might develop in the future and lessons that can be learned from the use of REITs in other countries.
Startups Seven fundamentals for tech companies – stay ahead of the CRA
Starting a technology company or transitioning your current one to new ownership require dedication and substantive expertise. In addition to the expected business challenges that come with innovation and rapid growth there are risks and potential pitfalls that await entrepreneurs and business leaders. We’ve curated a list of common issues we see across the tech sector.
Tax alert Considering selling your business? It pays to plan ahead.
If you are selling your business, your goals should dictate your approach to everything from corporate structure to tax planning. There are many ways to structure M&A transactions, each with different tax implications, so the decision of how to sell is just as important as what to sell.
Trade The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Now that Canada, the United States and Mexico have concluded negotiations around an updated free trade agreement, many Canadians may be wondering: what’s next? Several industries may experience changes as a result of the new agreement and these changes have the potential to trickle down to individual consumers in various ways.
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Grant Thornton and TheCannalysts host WE Cann™ 2018

11 Oct 2018

On November 6, TheCannalysts and Grant Thornton LLP present the WE Cann™ Conference, a one-day event that profiles the present and future economic impact of the cannabis industry in Canada.

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