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Holiday Hours Notice

The holidays are almost here! Our offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

2025 Successful CFE Writers

Please join our Firm in congratulating Aziz Basic (Niagara), Jessica Richard-Brain (Hamilton), Hailey D’Angela (Hamilton), Peter Rigas (Niagara), Kersey Robinson (Niagara), and Ruwani Thambavita (Burlington) for successfully passing their 2025 Common Final Evaluation (CFE). The CFE is the final educational requirement leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

It’s Financial Planning Week!

November 17 -23

Financial Planning Week is here, and it’s the perfect time to take a fresh look at your financial goals and the steps you’re taking to achieve them.

As Vice President of Wealth Management, I want to personally invite you to explore how working with a financial planner can help you build a more confident and secure future. Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for a major milestone, or simply looking to make smarter decisions with your money, our team is here to guide you.

I have selected a few insightful reads that highlight the unique value of professional financial planning. Each one is designed to help you feel more informed, more confident, and more in control of your financial journey:

I’d also like to encourage you to take this opportunity to:

  • Schedule a conversation with one of our financial planners to explore how we can support your goals
  • Read the featured articles above (and a few on our website) to deepen your understanding of key financial topics
  • Reflect on your current financial plan and identify areas where you’d like to grow

Financial empowerment starts with awareness, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Warm Regards,
Brad Giroux

Vice President, DJB Wealth Management Inc.

Fireside Chat with Our HR Advisors

Join DJB’s Human Resources Advisors for a 60-minute interactive fireside chat. We’ll unpack the upcoming 2026 Employment Standards Act changes, share holiday party do’s and don’ts to help you host safe and inclusive celebrations, and explore how AI is transforming HR: from recruitment to ethical considerations.

This session will highlight practical steps you can take now to stay compliant, protect your organization, and embrace innovation with confidence.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and head into 2026 prepared, informed, and inspired.

A portion of our session is dedicated to open Q&A, giving you the opportunity to fire away with any of your burning HR questions. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions in advance via Zoom upon registering.

 

DATE:       December 10, 2025

TIME:        12:00PM – 1:00PM (including Q&A)

 

Register Here

Tax Insider – Federal Budget Commentary

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • Personal Measures
  • Business Measures
  • International Measures
  • Sales and Excise Measures
  • Other Measures
  • Previously Announced Measures

Tax Tips & Traps: 2025 Q4

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • Tax Tidbits
  • Voluntary Disclosures: Changes to the Program
  • Postal Strike: Impact on Government Activities
  • TFSA Excess Contributions: Decline in Value

Office Closure Partial Day – Wednesday, October 22, 2025

We will be closing our offices on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, (partial day) as our entire Firm will be participating in our annual Firm Professional Development Day. Our offices will reopen at 3:00 pm that day and resume our regular business hours.

Monday to Friday  |  8:30am – 5:00pm

Recognizing Excellence: Christina Atkinson Finalist in Women in Business Awards

We’re proud to announce that Christina Atkinson, Principal – HR Advisory at DJB, has been named a finalist for the Corporate Leadership Award at the Women in Business Awards. This recognition celebrates her outstanding leadership and impact within our organization and the broader Niagara business community.

We look forward to joining the celebration on November 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the remarkable finalists who continue to inspire and shape the future of business in Niagara.

Foresight Fall/Winter 2025

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Ontario’s ESA Update
  • GST/HST Implications on Associate Agreements
  • Update: U.S. House Tax Bill Impacting Canadian Businesses
  • Ag Ministers Commit to Improving AgriStability
  • Common GST/HST Audit Issues in 2025