The Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) is a primary source of retirement income for millions of Canadians, and knowing when to expect your payments can help you better manage your finances throughout the year. In this blog post, we’ve compiled the list of the CPP payment dates for 2024 direct from the source, ensuring that you’re …

Are you confused about what “business formal” means in men’s attire? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve encountered many professionals who need clarification on the dress code for different business settings. With this in-depth guide, I aim to answer the question: “What does business formal mean for men?” By following these guidelines, you’ll not only …

Introduction Interest rates play a significant role in the economy, influencing various aspects of financial markets, consumer spending, and employment.  Indeed, one of the most critical economic relationships is between interest rates and employment.  This blog post will explore how interest rates affect employment, the factors contributing to this relationship, and the implications for businesses …

The number of workdays a year can vary based on weekends, public holidays, and personal time off. TLDR: There are about 240 workdays a year in Canada. To calculate the approximate number of workdays in a year, you can use the following formula: Calculating the number of workdays in a year Generally, a year has …

As part of your continuous efforts to improve the employee experience and retention within your organization, you may be keen to learn how conduct an effective exit interview. An exit interview is a tool to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and maintain a positive relationship with departing employees. Take the time to review the …

In this quick guide, we’ll dive deep into the relationship between inflation and unemployment, explore the underlying theories, and examine real-world examples to illustrate their impact on each other. Defining Inflation and Unemployment Before we delve into their relationship, let’s define inflation and unemployment: The Philips Curve: A Theoretical Framework The Philips Curve, named after …

EOTs: A New Way To Sell A Business In Canada Canadian business owners have a new option to consider when contemplating their exit strategy: Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).  Announced yesterday in the 2023 Canada budget is draft legislation to facilitate the use of EOTs.  EOTs allows employees to acquire ownership in their workplace, creating a …

I am curious about the difference between Chat GPT-3.5 and Chat GPT-4 in regard to synthesizing legal rules from jurisprudence, so I decided to check the difference between the two models when asked to summarize a famous legal rule, the holding in Hadley v. Baxendale. Hadley v Baxendale is “more often cited as authority than …

Plausible AI Models That Will Change The Legal Industry AI has the potential to revolutionize the legal industry, offering a myriad of tools and applications to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the general practice of law. By leveraging AI, lawyers can focus brain power on more suitable endeavors.  I asked an AI for 50 …

The top 25 highest-paying careers in Canada are no surprise – doctors, lawyers and bankers. Most of these careers on this list require years of education and special licensing. You cannot just become a heart surgeon like you can become a short-order cook. Caveats Careers aren’t jobs. Indeed, the below-noted list is not the list of …