
As a Construction Contractor, When Can I Sue for Non-Payment of my Invoices?
Issues of non-payment are all-too common in the construction industry. Say a contractor completes a job and delivers a final invoice, and the client does

As a Construction Contractor, When Can I Sue for Non-Payment of my Invoices?
Issues of non-payment are all-too common in the construction industry. Say a contractor completes a job and delivers a final invoice, and the client does

Canadian Trademark Office to send notices to random trademark owners to prove use of their marks
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office issued a practice notice on January 20, 2025, announcing that the Registrar of Trademarks will start to randomly send summary

Don’t Let Your Passion Kill Your Business
Passion is often the driving force behind entrepreneurship. It fuels long hours, creative ideas, and the determination to succeed. However, when passion overshadows business fundamentals—like

Shape the agenda: Business survey offers opportunity to impact upcoming federal election
The arrival of the Trump presidency and its threat of crippling tariffs, coupled with the resignation of Justin Trudeau and a pending general election, has

Ontario’s Energy Future: How Battery Storage Can Meet Growing Demand
A proposed energy project in West Ottawa aims to address Ontario’s increasing electricity demand by storing excess energy during low-demand periods and delivering it when

Both of Eric McIntosh Champagne’s parents are CPAcs—as are aunts, uncles, and a great uncle. “I like to joke that accounting is the family business,”

Adam Brown loves problem solving. “It’s where I get the most satisfaction from my work, day to day,” he says. “Having a complex challenge to

Ottawa’s Booming Startup Scene: Unlocking Growth with TV Advertising
Ottawa is experiencing a surge in new industries and startups, positioning itself as a growing hub of innovation at home and abroad. For emerging companies,

AI and data Governance: 3 steps to kick-start your journey
In a continuously evolving environment, organizations are transforming and implementing successive and rapid changes to adapt. At Sia, we call this hyper-transformation. In this context,

The rising wave of support aimed at ending heart disease this February
The Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is ramping up for its annual February is Heart Month campaign, supporting the local but globally recognized University of Ottawa Heart Institute. In 2024,
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