Insights, news, and events from SB Partners

On November 5, 2026, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2026 – Masters of Our Destiny, to the House of Commons. Download the Commentary No changes were proposed to personal or …

New bare trust reporting rules have been enacted and will apply to taxation years ending on and after December 31, 2026. The rules are aimed at increasing transparency about who beneficially owns assets held through bare trust arrangements. For most …

One of your employees isn’t meeting expectations. Conversations have taken place, but little seems to change. Meanwhile, you’re balancing client demands, managing day-to-day operations, and focusing on business growth. Finding the time and structure …

Many business owners wait until year-end or tax season to think about their accounting needs, where waiting for a traditional transition point can limit your options. While those may seem like logical times to make a change, the reality is that some …

Make the company’s first impression a lasting one. You found the right person for the role, now it’s time to onboard them, but that’s straightforward and not a big deal. Right? Well, how the company onboards their new hires communicates a lot about …

Canada’s Select Luxury Items Tax came into force on September 1, 2022. As of June 2026, the luxury tax continues to apply to certain subject vehicles priced above the statutory threshold. Vendors, importers, lessors, and purchasers all face distinct …

Did you know? As of January 2026, new requirements and regulations came into play for employers that include public job postings, the use of artificial intelligence, Canadian experience, vacancies information, salary information and communication …

Human Resources (HR) is the behind-the-scenes strategic partner that can strengthen the business. We help businesses efficiently respond to workforce demands by finding and developing the right people, staying competitive in a changing market and …

The auto industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by shifting consumer expectations, regulatory changes, and economic uncertainty. For Ontario auto dealerships, staying competitive means being proactive—not just reactive. SB Partners LLP, in …

Looking to boost your business profits? Start by focusing on four key areas that directly impact your bottom line: price, volume, variable costs, and fixed costs. In today’s fast-changing economy, staying agile and informed is essential.

As a family business prepares for succession, it is critical to factor family dynamics into the equation. Most businesses have clear financial disciplines, production processes, sales and marketing practices, and so on. Meanwhile, family dynamics …

Planning and implementation of creditor-proofing strategies can only be undertaken when a business is solvent and operating in the ordinary course of business. Attempts to creditor-proof during insolvency are subject to significant legal challenge …

Many organizations are becoming increasingly active in philanthropic activities and engagement. The range of causes looking for support is huge. Sector Source, a project run by Imagine Canada, reports over 170,000 charities and not-for-profits in …

The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (“CICBV”), the body that governs our work as Chartered Business Valuators (“CBV’s”) has recently implemented some rather significant changes to our practice standards (the “Practice Standards”) …

During a recent presentation on the valuation of businesses to a group of family law lawyers, we were discussing the various types of businesses that we get asked to value (i.e. sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations) and were …