PodBytes: KPMG in Canada’s Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to PodBytes! Listen to KPMG in Canada leaders and subject matter experts on a vast range of topics including our Audit, Tax, Advisory and Enterprise services.
Although social media may not be considered a traditional career in technology, it certainly plays an integral role for many companies today. In this episode of Women Talk Tech, host, Mirna Ibrahim, Marketing Manager, GTA Financial Services, speaks to special guest Deanna Spagnuolo, National Marketing Specialist, Social Growth about Deanna’s journey into social media at KPMG in Canada. Discover how Deanna’s previous roles led her to where she is today while also learning some tips and tricks on how to make your mark in today’s world of social media.
In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by Catherine Marangu, Project Lead, Financial Accounting and Policy Review at Government of Yukon, sharing their perspective on the implementation challenges of AROs and the key role stakeholders play in the process.
AROs are a critical aspect of asset management, requiring organizations to plan and budget for the eventual retirement of assets. Failing to properly manage AROs can lead to significant financial and regulatory risks. In this episode we are joined by Martin Kinyua, Director of Financial Reporting at Alberta Health Services discussing practical applications of PS 3280.
Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs) are not only a financial concern, but also an environmental and legal one. Organizations must take into account not only the cost of decommissioning, but also the impact of the environment and compliance with relevant regulations. Join us as we discuss key implementation strategies with Vanessa Green, Accountant III with the City of Campbell River.
With no liquidity available, inheriting an estate tax liability can be a significant challenge for privately owned real estate companies. This is where estate planning comes to play by helping owners take proper steps to cap and fund the potential liability. Tom Rothfischer, KPMG in Canada's National Leader for Building, Construction & Real Estate, and Lorne Shillinger, GTA Family Office Leader, break down the fundamentals of estate planning and strategies to consider in our latest episode.
The retail industry has seen its share of disruptions over the last couple of years, with trends evolving and influencing the sector. In this series, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader for Consumer and Retail, Kostya Polyakov, explores how these changes could shape retail’s new reality. Teanne von der Porten, Executive Director and Advisory Leader for KPMG in Canada's ESG practice, speaks with Kostya on how retailers can drive the ESG agenda in their business and overall strategy.
In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we shine a light on Lighthouse in Quebec. What does the team do and how did Lighthouse in Quebec come to life? Tune in as Patricia Boisclair, a Senior Manager in KPMG in Canada’s Digital Strategy & Transformation practice, gets the inside scoop from Ravy Por, Partner and Lighthouse in Quebec leader.
Industry 4.0 is a revolution driven by advancements in technology and integrates physical operations with smart digital technologies to create a more holistic, interconnected, and a cyber-physical system for manufacturers. A connected ecosystem acts as a building block for manufacturers in realizing the industry 4.0 benefits. Join Don Matthew, National Sector Leader for KPMG in Canada’s Manufacturing group, as he passes on his role to Alison Glober, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG in Canada, and discusses the future of manufacturing with connected machines and i4.0.
In this episode of Women Talk Tech, Nancy Chase, National Leader of KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice in Canada and Emily Zhao, Manager in IT Risk Consulting, talk about inclusivity in the crypto space, how we can encourage more women to be active in this space, and Emily’s personal crypto journey.
The lack of a succession plan can have significant implications on any operating business, especially a real estate business. KPMG in Canada’s National Leader for Building, Construction & Real Estate, Tom Rothfischer, speaks with Roque Hsieh, GVA Real Estate Leader, and Steve Carreiro, GVA Family Officer Leader, about succession planning for privately owned real estate companies. Learn about the challenges that could arise if a plan is not in place and the succession options that are available.
One of the key ingredients to output and growth in manufacturing is the labour required to get the job done. It seems that no industry is been safe from the labor shortage forced upon the world by the pandemic. Manufacturers need to rethink when their people work, how they carry out their jobs and what they work for. Join Don Mathew, National Sector Leader for KPMG in Canada’s Manufacturing group and Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora, Partner, National Inclusion and Diversity Practice Leader, KPMG in Canada for this discussion.
In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we connect with the co-founders of World of Women (WoW), Yam Karkai and Raphael Malavieille, to discuss the essential role ID&E has to play in the world of crypto and NFTs, the WoW journey from art to NFTs and the true value behind NFT use cases.
In this podcast, we will discuss certain tax and legal implications of the 2022 Federal Budget and other recent legislation as it relates to ESG, including government incentives and pay equity.
On the second episode of Delivering on ESG commitments, Doron Telem, National Leader, ESG, interviews KPMGers Silvia Gonzalez-Zamora, Partner, Management Consulting, People & Change and Steffen Kramer, Senior Manager, ESG and Sustainability. They discuss why the social component of ESG is critical to an organization’s success, the direct and indirect impacts of human rights legislations across the enterprise, and what leaders should be considering as they evaluate future business models.
The deferral of investment income using private corporations is one of the tax changes tabled in the 2022 Federal Budget. In this podcast we will cover the potential impact this change may have on private companies and on business owners in the process of selling their businesses.
The Manufacturing industry is on the brink of another major revolution. Sit down with Don Matthew, National Sector Leader for KPMG in Canada’s Manufacturing group, and thought leaders to discuss how big ideas and bold actions can propel the Manufacturing industry into the next era. In this episode dive into the challenges and trends facing Supply chains alongside Mimi Vu, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Advisory, KPMG in Canada and Vincent Dixon, Partner, Supply Chain Solutions, KPMG in Canada.
The 2022 Federal Budget had many tax implications on individuals. In this podcast we will cover the impact on housing in Canada, the new luxury tax system, an update on Bill C-208 with respect to intergenerational business transfers, and the new minimum tax regime affecting high income earners.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. When it comes to digital ID, let's consider what this step might look like. In the final episode of our Destination Digital ID series we hear from each of the specialists we heard from before, as they return to impart key calls to action for Canadian citizens, businesses and governments.
How will businesses benefit from digital ID? From personally identifiable information of customers to that of their employees, Canadian businesses have a responsibility to securely manage and store identity data. In episode three of our four-part series we connect with privacy specialist, Sylvia Kingsmill, and IAM lead, Marc Chaput, to talk all about the business perspective.
Let's talk about cybercrime. With the advent of digital ID, our valuable identity information will be better safeguarded. But digital ID will not be a magic solution that eliminates cybercrime. So how do we prepare and keep our information safe? In this episode we hear from KPMG leads, Erik Berg and Yassir Bellout, about the bad actors that are out to capture our data, the good actors protecting it and how we can make the transition to digital ID safe.
Have you ever lost your wallet or forgotten your passport? Have you procrastinated on getting your license renewed or had to scan your ID and email it to a service provider? Enter the concept of the digital ID - a single, centralized and trusted source of digital identity verification. One that could alleviate many of today's challenges. Join KPMG specialists, Imraan Bashir and Katie Bolla, in this episode to discover what digital ID is and how it stands to change our lives.
Beyond is a podcast about protecting the future. New technologies and innovations open the door to novel ways of living, conducting business and shaping our reality, but also to new risks. Join us for the first series of our National cybersecurity podcast where we explore what digital identity is, how it stands to change our lives and what we can do today to ensure our identities are protected well into the future.
The consumer and retail industry has seen its share of disruptions over the last couple of years, with trends evolving and influencing the sector. In this series, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader for Consumer and Retail, Kostya Polyakov, explores how these changes will mould retail’s new reality. In Episode 4, Retail & Consumer Goods Service Line Lead at Microsoft, Matthew Weatherly speaks with Kostya on how mid-sized businesses can take their strategy into the age of consumer commerce.
Host and Cybersecurity Partner Alexander Rau discusses the role automation plays in a sound IR strategy with Sree Kunnath, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting and Marc Theriault, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting.
Unsure of how to support others experiencing mental health challenges or setbacks? This week we will talk about what not to do; we will be sharing the worst advice we have ever received. And more importantly we will talk about what you can do to support others.
In this special Federal Budget podcast episode, KPMG in Canada’s leaders share their key insights on topics ranging from taxes, housing affordability measures, green initiatives, and employment. In a budget focusing on future growth, taxpayers and businesses continue to face challenges due to rising inflation, interest rate increases and supply chain disruptions. Join KPMG’s Partners Paul Lynch, Michelle Thornton, Lisa Cabel, and Mathieu Laberge for an overview of key budget measures and how they may impact you and your business.
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Dans cet épisode spécial consacré au budget fédéral de notre série de balados, des leaders de KPMG au Canada partageront leurs principales observations sur des sujets tels que l’impôt et les taxes, les mesures favorisant l’abordabilité du logement, les initiatives vertes et l’emploi. Ce budget est axé sur la croissance future, dans un contexte où les contribuables et les entreprises continuent de faire face à des défis découlant de la montée de l’inflation, des hausses des taux d’intérêt et des perturbations de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Joignez-vous aux associés de KPMG Paul Lynch, Michelle Thornton, Lisa Cabel et Mathieu Laberge pour un aperçu des principales mesures budgétaires et de leur incidence possible sur vous et votre entreprise.
Self-care is so important to stay well, and proactively take care of your mental health. In this episoide we share our favourite tools in our toolbelt; when and why we access them and what strategies or habits have assisted us in taking care of our mental health when our mental health needs to be taken care of.
This week we talk about getting help. Mental illness can be really isolating, if we let it. Go to someone you trust in your circle of care, and consider accessing some of our KPMG resources to support your mental health and wellbeing. In this episoide, we talk about our own challenges with getting help, our experience with stigma (including self-stigma) and what resources have been helpful on our mental health journey.
Host and National Lead, Digital Services Adam Rodricks discusses the Metaverse, GameFi and their impacts on the crypto space with Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kenneth Viegas, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Kaan Farahani, Intern, Technology Risk Consulting.
Sharing the unfiltered version of yourself helps us not only get to know each other better; it also creates a space where we can be more empathetic, understanding, and inclusive in every interaction; it builds our relationship with one another to work better together and support each other. In this episode you will hear each of our mental health stories, unfiltered. Together, we can break the silence.
Mental Health week kicks off May each year. With that in mind, get ready for our 4-part series podcast release called “This is me: Unfiltered”. We encourage you to take each week this month to listen to the newest episode. I will be joined by two special guests over the course of the month. We will be unveiling our stories to show you who we are, unfiltered. We will be talking about stigma, sharing our lived experiences, how we got help, how we continue to take care of ourselves, and how we can support one another.
Host and National Lead, Digital Services Adam Rodricks is joined by Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kenneth Viegas, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Kaan Farahani, Intern, Technology Risk Consulting as they dive into all things NFTs, including different projects and their uses cases as well as corporate adoption in various industries throughout 2021.
Don Fairbairn, Board Chair of City of Calgary Greenline project & Houle Electric and Jane Bird, Senior Legal Adviser, Bennett Jones and Director, Canadian Infrastructure Bank Board and Governance Committee for Western Forest Products discuss best practices in aligning stakeholders, navigating the relationship between governance and procurement, and the importance of risk transfer, the quality of the owner's team, and collaboration for an effective governance framework.
John Carruthers, Senior Business Adviser on CDEV/Transmountain discusses what assurance means and its role in governance on big projects. He also discusses how to ensure senior management is investing in governance, and why project teams should care about higher level governance.
Don Fairbairn, Board Chair of City of Calgary Greenline project & Houle Electric and Jane Bird, Senior Legal Adviser, Bennett Jones and Director, Canadian Infrastructure Bank Board and Governance Committee for Western Forest Products discuss how governance affects timely decision making and why that is important on big projects. They also discuss what board accountability actually means.
Host and National Lead, Digital Services, Adam Rodricks is joined by Kunal Bhasin, Director, Technology Risk Consulting, Ken Viegas, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting, and James Burron from the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies and Assets (CAASA) as they highlight key findings from KPMG's industry benchmarking survey.
The pandemic and other recent societal events have forced organizations to shift focus when it comes to the social aspect of ESG. In the first episode of Delivering on ESG commitments, Rob Davis, KPMG in Canada's Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer sits down with Andrew Pilkington, EVP, Lending Solutions and Specialized Sales Forces at TD Bank to discuss how leaders and employees alike can advocate for and foster a work environment where ID&E is at the forefront.
In the 4th episode of Women Talk Tech, two women in KPMG in Canada’s Procurement and Supply Chain practice, Karly-Anna O’Brien, Consultant and Mimi Vu, Senior Manager, explore Mimi’s global journey to becoming a supply chain professional. They also discuss technology’s role in building resiliency and protecting against supply chain risks.
Host and Cybersecurity Partner Alexander Rau looks forward to the year ahead with Sunny Handa and Natalie LaMarche from Blake’s, providing tips and tricks for your organization to stay cybersafe.
Host and Cybersecurity Partner Alexander Rau chats with Sunny Handa and Natalie LaMarche from Blake’s & Jason Kotler from CYPFER about ransomware as a platform and its evolution within the cyber landscape.
Host and Cybersecurity Partner Alexander Rau discusses the major incident response trends from 2021 with Sunny Handa and Natalie LaMarche from Blake’s.
In this episode of Women Talk Tech, Sinead McElhinney, KPMG's People Communications lead and Christine Andrew, Managing Director, Strategy & Digital at KPMG, speak about how technology is fostering Diversity and Inclusion. They explore how we can build inclusion into our operations, products and services to help create greater equity.
In episode 8 of KPMG in Canada’s state of cryptoassets podcast series, Host and National Lead, Digital Services Adam Rodricks is joined by Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; Mitchell Nicholson, Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Ken Viegas, Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting to take a look back at the big stories from 2021 and look ahead to what may be in store for the crypto space in 2022.
Driving innovation in HSS programs and services by taking a customer centric approach to design and delivery.
Tapping into the power of third-party technology partners and alliances to help HSS organizations improve their ability to delivery and overall performance.
Creating customer centric organizations and cultures through aligning and empowering HSS workforces to be driven by purpose and mission.
Small and medium sized businesses, and family offices continue to show resilience and agility as they look past pandemic recovery and innovate for long-term success. In this episode Daniel Trimarchi, Director of Family Enterprise Advisory, is joined by Mary Jo Fedy, National Enterprise Leader, and Yannick Archambault, Leader of KPMG’s National Family Office practice, as they share insights on optimizing for digital transformation, the importance of philanthropy, ESG, and redefining the role of female leaders. To listen to the full tax made simple podcast series, click here: https://bit.ly/3nMek13
Episode seven of KPMG in Canada’s state of cryptoassets podcast series is all about insurance. Host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Kenneth Viegas, Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting to talk about cryptoasset insurance from the perspectives of both organizations and insurers.
Host Alexander Rau, Partner, Cyber Security introduces Katie Dunsworth-Reiach, Partner and Co-Founder of TalkShop Media for episode 7 of our cyber incident response series. In this episode, the two discuss the role a public relations firm can play in helping organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents
In the sixth episode of our series, host Alexander Rau, Partner, Cyber Security is joined by Michael Castro, Founder and CEO of RiskAware for a discussion on the role of a CISO in preparing for and responding to cyber incidents.
Our host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting and introduces Kenneth Viegas, Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting and John Armstrong, National Industry Leader, Financial Services for their series debuts. In episode six, the group discusses global trends and future opportunities for banking in Canada as they relate to cryptoassets.
In episode five, host Alexander Rau, Cyber Partner introduces Danny Pehar for his series debuts. The pair discusses the importance of security awareness training for both employees and organizations.
In the fourth episode of our series, host Alexander Rau, Cyber Partner is joined by Greg Markell, President and CEO of Ridge Canada, for a discussion on the current and future state of cyber insurance.
The second episode of Women Talk Tech features Jennie Allan and Cynthia Wang, the co-leads of the Network & Support workstream for the KPMG Women in Technology Community. Join us as Cynthia interviews Jennie about working at the intersection of tax and technology, tips on thriving in a male-dominated space, and upcoming trends in the tax industry.
In the fifth episode of our series, host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is joined by Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting; and Katie McGarry, Partner, Audit, Financial Institutions for a conversation on the intersection between asset management & cryptoassets, as well as Canada’s unique ETF offerings.
In the next episode of You can’t take it with you, Alaina Spec and Andrew Higdon discuss what formalities must be observed to make a Will and the court’s power to cure deficiencies in substantially compliant Wills. They are joined by Kate Marples, an estate and trust lawyer from KPMG’s Vancouver office.
As many employers gear up to return employees to the workplace, they must also prepare for their obligation to keep workers safe. In this episode, Norm Keith, a Partner with KPMG Law’s Employment and Labour Law practice shares some insights on the legal aspects of mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies and proof of vaccination in the workplace.
Entities in government have had to accelerate implementation of initiatives while continuing their technology modernization activities Michael Klubal is joined by Jaimie Boyd (Chief Digital Officer, Government of BC) and Imraan Basir (National Public Sector Cyber Leader, KPMG in Canada) to take a closer look at how government has evolved it’s decision making process to continue to move the dial in Canada.
The Government of British Columbia has a long tradition of digital innovation. Chief Digital Officer, Jaimie Boyd joins KPMG in Canada’s Michael Klubal and Imraan Bashir to discuss initiatives that drive digital excellence in the public sector and how culture can be a key factor to success.
Within Canada, the Government of British Columbia has been a leader in digital identity with the implementation of their Provincial Identity Information Management program. Join Michael Klubal as he hosts Jaimie Boyd (Chief Digital Officer, Government of BC) and Imraan Basir (National Public Sector Cyber Leader, KPMG in Canada) in a discussion on user centric service delivery and the journey to enabling BC citizens through digital ID.
As our series reaches its fourth episode, the conversation shifts to focus on anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention as it pertains to cryptoassets. Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is back to host this episode, joined by Rebecca Ip, Partner, Forensic & Financial Crimes; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting. The group discusses the various regulations that surround crypto as set out by FINTRAC and FAFT and highlights some of the risks to be mindful of when dealing with virtual currencies.
At a time when Canadians and societies around the world are experiencing a collective reckoning for the wrongs of the past, inclusion and diversity has never been more pivotal for leadership and business today. In this episode, Rob Davis, Tax Partner, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer shares his journey as a tax professional and a champion of inclusion and diversity at KPMG in Canada.
Episode three of KPMG in Canada’s series on the state of crypto assets is all about proof of reserves. Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting for a discussion on proof of reserve’s origin and how vital a proof of reserve is in today’s crypto space.
Join, Lorne Burns, host and KPMG in Canada's National Industry Leader for Building, Construction and Real Estate, as he once again sits down with Mary Van Buren, President of the Canadian Construction Association, and Gary Webster, National Industry Leader for Infrastructure at KPMG in Canada, and Head of Capital Projects at KPMG Global to discuss what’s driving innovation in the construction sector, as well as what Canadian firms can do today to get and stay ahead.
Our host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services welcomes back Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting and Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting and introduces Edwin Isted, Senior Manager, Management Consulting for his series debut. In episode two of our four-part series, the group discusses custodianship models, their benefits, and some key considerations when assessing a custodian.
In this episode of You Can’t Take It With You, the KPMG Law Estate Planning Podcast, KPMG Law LLP estate and trust lawyers Alaina Spec, Partner and Andrew Higdon, Senior Associate explain how to make a legally binding gift, the difference between gifts made during life and after death and what an estate does when there aren’t enough assets to pay everyone’s gifts.
In the first episode of our series, host Adam Rodricks, National Lead, Digital Services is joined by Kareem Sadek, Partner, Technology Risk Consulting; Kunal Bhasin, Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting; and Mitchell Nicholson, Senior Consultant, Technology Risk Consulting for a conversation on how the crypto industry has evolved to where it is today, the general state of the industry, and what’s to come in this four-part series.
Episode three of KPMG in Canada’s cyber incident response podcast series focuses on recovery and prevention; our guests provide preventative tips for organizations to implement in an effort to avoid future cyber incidents. Our host and KPMG Cyber Partner, Alexander Rau, is joined for a final time by Imran Ahmad, Partner and Head of Technology at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Vern Crowley, Detective Sergeant and OPP Cybercrime Investigation Team Lead, and Jason Kotler, Founder and CEO of Cypfer Corp.
For episode two of KPMG in Canada’s cyber incident response podcast series, our panel highlights how third parties will work collaboratively with your team while responding to and recovering from an incident. Our host and KPMG Cyber Partner, Alexander Rau is once again joined by Imran Ahmad, Partner and Head of Technology at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Vern Crowley, Detective Sergeant and OPP Cybercrime Investigation Team Lead, and Jason Kotler, Founder and CEO of Cypfer Corp.
This year, the Federal Budget announced investments in infrastructure projects of national significance that are expected to have a long-term and lasting impact. In this episode, Ross Homeniuk, National Leader for Infrastructure Asset and Operations Management, shares his perspective on these investments and explains why a national assessment of Canada’s infrastructure needs and priorities is vital to driving positive economic, environmental and social outcomes for Canadians. For more on the Canadian Federal Budget 2021, visit http://home.kpmg/ca/federalbudget2021
Over the past 14 months, multinational enterprises have been operating amid a global backdrop of evolving international tax and transfer pricing arrangements, economic disruption due to COVID-19, and new developments at the G7 meetings. In this episode, Karen Lui, Partner, International Corporate Tax and Byron Beswick, Partner, discuss potentially significant impacts on these businesses and the Canadian tax system. For more on the Canadian Federal Budget 2021, visit http://home.kpmg/ca/federalbudget2021
In the first episode of Women Talk Tech, Anita Taleski, Program Manager of KPMG’s Women in Technology Community and Frances MacTaggart, Committee Co-Lead, discuss Frances' career journey in tech. Join us as Frances shares how she started in cybersecurity, her key advice to enter the field and how she got involved with the KPMG Women in Technology Community.
Welcome to the Women Talk Tech podcast brought to you by the KPMG Women in Technology Community. Each episode will feature an inspiring woman in tech who will share her story. Let’s do this.
KPMG in Canada’s cyber incident response podcast series kicks off with a focus on the various third parties an organization might engage to help respond to and recover from a cyber incident. Host and KPMG Cyber Partner Alexander Rau is joined by Imran Ahmad, Partner and Head of Technology at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Vern Crowley, Detective Sergeant and OPP Cybercrime Investigation Team Lead, and Jason Kotler, Founder and CEO of Cypfer Corp.
This year’s budget announced new COVID-19 relief programs and support measures for employers across Canada. In this episode, hosted by Pascal Martel, Partner-in-charge of KPMG’s Tax practice in Québec, we look at measures impacting business and the 2021 Québec provincial budget with Silva Kuftedjian, Partner, Corporate Tax and Daniel Gosselin, Partner, Enterprise Tax and Market Development Leader. For more on the Canadian Federal Budget 2021, visit http://home.kpmg/ca/federalbudget2021
To support economic stewardship and growth, several announcements in the budget are aimed at making the government more agile and citizen-centric. In this episode, we discuss measures and themes to modernize the government with Michael Klubal, National Leader, Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare and Leigh Harris, Lead Partner, Federal Government. For more on the Canadian Federal Budget 2021, visit http://home.kpmg/ca/federalbudget2021.
In the next episode of “You can’t take it with you”, Alaina Spec and Andrew Higdon will be exploring how beneficiary designations made on registered plans (like a TFSA or RSP) work and how they can be used as part of an estate plan.
This year's Federal Budget focused on creating jobs and prosperity for Canadians – including initiatives to pull more Canadians into the middle class. In this episode, we discuss personal tax measures announced in the budget with Aaron Gillespie, Partner, Enterprise Tax and Shauna Forret, Partner, Tax. For more on the Canadian Federal Budget 2021, visit http://home.kpmg/ca/federalbudget2021.
Host and KPMG in Canada's National Industry Leader for Building, Construction and Real Estate, Lorne Burns, is joined by Mary Van Buren, President of the Canadian Construction Association, and Gary Webster, National Industry Leader for Infrastructure at KPMG in Canada, and Head of Capital Projects at KPMG Global to share perspectives on the adoption of new technologies and what an "innovation mentality” means for Canadian construction organizations today.
Countries around the world have realized that climate action is key to building strong, resilient economies. In this episode, we discuss climate change and the environmental and green tax measures in the Federal Budget with Bill Murphy, Partner and National Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability Services and Jennifer Muirhead, Partner, Indirect Tax. For more on the Canadian Federal Budget 2021, visit http://home.kpmg/ca/federalbudget2021.
Throughout the pandemic, the government’s COVID-19 relief measures for businesses, organizations and public institutions have continued to evolve. In this episode, we explore the COVID-19 relief programs for businesses, and support measures for employers with Lisa Cabel, National Leader, Employment and Labour Law and Barry Travers, National Leader, Public Sector Tax.
At a time when Canada is confronting a third wave of the pandemic, this year’s Federal Budget laid out the government's economic agenda and plan to build back better for a post-COVID economy. In this episode, we explore the business implications for private enterprises in Canada with Deborah MacPherson, Partner, Regions West, Business Unit Leader for Tax and John Fabbro, Partner and KPMG Enterprise Tax Leader.
In this episode of You Can’t Take It with You, the KPMG Law Estate Planning Podcast, KPMG Law LLP estate and trust lawyers Alaina Spec, Partner and Andrew Higdon, Senior Associate will be exploring the difference between estate law in Quebec and Ontario. They are joined by their colleagues Helena Gagne, Executive Director of KPMG’s Family Office in Montreal, and Alexandra Ormond, an estate and trust lawyer from KPMG’s Toronto office.
In this first episode of, You Can’t Take It with You, the KPMG Law Estate Planning Podcast, KPMG Law LLP estate and trust lawyers Alaina Spec, Partner and Andrew Higdon, Senior Associate discuss what to expect from estate planners and what information should be brought to the estate planning lawyer’s attention at the start of a planning journey.
As the pandemic reshapes how and where we work, the concept of a global workforce that can work from anywhere is challenging conventional thinking and becoming more of a reality. In this episode, we explore these issues with Sonia Gandhi, Partner of Global Mobility Services and Lisa Cabel, National Leader, Employment and Labour Law, with KPMG Law.
Marjorie Bencz and Sandra Neis from the Edmonton Food Bank join Michael Capus to discuss how they pivoted their efforts to support communities impacted by COVID and provide food security during the pandemic.
During March, KPMG is marking International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by celebrating the achievements of our female Tax & Legal leaders across Canada. In this episode, Shaira Nanji, Janice Connors, and Asma Hasan, share their personal stories and insights on how they are driving change in the workplace, at home and in their communities.
Catherine Parsonage from Toronto Foundation for Student Success joins Martin Joyce to discuss how their organization has implemented new ways of working in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Learn more: https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/insights/2021/02/connected-care-and-support.html
As the Biden government sets its sights on the US economic recovery, Canadian companies that sell or operate a business in the US are paying very close attention to which tax changes could be a priority. Russell Crawford, National Leader, US corporate tax for KPMG in Canada will provide us with a look at what's happening right now inside the Beltway and help unpack what global Canadian companies should be thinking about right now.
With US President Joe Biden now in office and Democrats controlling the House and Senate, Michael Pereira, a Tax Partner with our Global Mobility Services practice will explore the potential tax implications of the new Biden administration for US citizens living here in Canada, and Canadians with investments in the US.
Human and social services (HSS) organizations around the world are facing a new reality: the ongoing challenge of being both technology-enabled and citizen-centric.
Kareem Sadek and Nicole Nameth sit down for the final episode of the project risk services podcast series for a discussion on what good governance looks like from start to finish and beyond.
Kareem Sadek and Elliot Culligan walk listeners through some of the common pitfalls they have seen during transformations and discuss how independent risk advisors can help avoid these pitfalls.
Kareem Sadek and Rob Van Ballegooijen discuss how an independent risk advisor can help to ensure your digital transformation is a success.
In this episode of our BLC podcast series, KPMG’s Co-Leaders Janet Alderman and Jim Newton speak with Tony Gaffney, Corporate Director, Experienced CEO and Author of the report High Performance in the Boardroom. In Part 2, we hear more insights Tony gleaned from interviewing 30+ board chairs and select executives in developing the report, including internal approaches to evolving the agenda, board effectiveness and working with management.
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Dans cet épisode de notre série de balados du CLCA, Janet Alderman et Jim Newton, co-leaders chez KPMG, s’entretiennent avec Tony Gaffney, administrateur, chef de direction expérimenté et auteur du rapport High Performance in the Boardroom. Dans la deuxième partie, il nous fait part de points de vue qu’il a recueillis auprès d’une trentaine d’administrateurs et dirigeants triés sur le volet en préparant son rapport, dont les approches adoptées à l’interne pour moderniser le plan du conseil, accroître l’efficacité du conseil et collaborer avec la direction.
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in English only.
In this episode of our BLC podcast series, KPMG’s Co-Leaders Janet Alderman and Jim Newton speak with Tony Gaffney, Corporate Director, Experienced CEO and Author of the report High Performance in the Boardroom. This podcast is divided into two parts. In Part 1, Tony distills the key findings and themes from the report.
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Dans cet épisode de notre série de balados du CLCA, Janet Alderman et Jim Newton, co-leaders chez KPMG, s’entretiennent avec Tony Gaffney, administrateur, chef de direction expérimenté et auteur du rapport High Performance in the Boardroom. Ce balado comprend deux parties. Dans la première, M. Gaffney résume les grands thèmes et les principales constatations du rapport.
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in English only.
In this episode, KPMG’s BLC Co-Leaders Jim Newton and Janet Alderman speak with Jennifer Campbell - Coach, Consultant and author of the best-selling book “Talking Change: Must-Have Conversations for Successful Leaders”, about the key conversations boards should be having within their organizations to lead change successfully.
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Dans cet épisode, les coleaders du CLCA de KPMG Jim Newton et Janet Alderman s’entretiennent avec Jennifer Campbell, coach, conseillère et autrice du livre à succès « Talking Change: Must-Have Conversations for Successful Leaders ». Ils discuteront des conversations clés que les conseils d’administration devraient avoir avec leur organisation pour gérer efficacement le changement.
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in English only.
What is GaaP? Government as a Platform (GaaP) has come to mean many things including a route to better service delivery and being the foundation for government participation. GaaP poses challenges as well as opportunities for institutions embarking on a digital journey.
How does organizational culture, affect the digital adoption process? Michael Klubal, National Industry Leader, Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare of KPMG in Canada, is joined again by Michael Martino, Executive Director, Customer Experience and Digital Programs of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), as they discuss how collaboration, governance and customer-centric ideology is key to shifting to a digital approach.
Digital adoption continues to be a top priority for CEOs. Michael Klubal, National Industry Leader, Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare of KPMG in Canada is joined by Michael Martino, Executive Director, Customer Experience and Digital Programs of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to discuss how the organization began their journey towards digital transformation.
KPMG's Joy Nott, Partner in Trade and Customs, and guest speaker Lisa Anawati, Vice-President overseeing the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management or CARM, discuss the project.
One of the hardest hit industries, retail weathers the brunt of COVID-19’s force. The impacts have challenged retailers in novel ways, making resiliency and flexibility vital for survival. In this series, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader for Consumer and Retail, Kostya Polyakov, explores how these changes will mould retail’s new reality. In Episode 3, Restructuring & Turnaround Lead, Huey Lee, shares his insights on how retailers should think about their finances in these times of change.
Real estate and its sub-sectors have felt the impact of COVID-19 in varying degrees with diverse implications for its many stakeholders. To unpack the latest in what’s driving change, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader for Building, Construction & Real Estate, Lorne Burns, sits down with four distinguished guests. In Episode 3, Lorne talks about retail’s physical footprint with National Industry Leader for Consumer & Retail, Kostya Polyakov, and Advisory Partner, Alison Glober.
One of the hardest hit industries, retail weathers the brunt of COVID-19’s force. The impacts have challenged retailers in novel ways, making resiliency and flexibility vital for survival. In this series, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader for Consumer and Retail, Kostya Polyakov, explores how these changes will mould retail’s new reality. In Episode 2, Kostya engages in a discussion about supply chain resiliency with KPMG in Canada’s Supply Chain Lead, Alain Sawaya.
In the second episode of the series, KPMG in Canada’s Impact Ventures lead, Tania Carnegie, speaks to CVCA CEO, Kim Furlong, OMERS Ventures Partner, Laura Lenz, and BMO Impact Investment Fund VP, Maria Nsouli, on the state of the impact investing landscape in Canada, what her guests’ organizations are doing in the space and where the greatest opportunities lie.
In this final episode, Erik Niemi looks to anticipated future trends, as changing market needs start to see increased demand and frequency in providing assurance.
In this episode, specific questions around relevant topics are discussed, including BCP testing, frequency of reporting, risk management and other key considerations.
How exactly are controls being impacted by COVID-19? In this episode, Erik Niemi delves deeper into changes and their solutions, such as the shift away from manual, physical processes that are not practical at this time of virtual work.
In this episode, Erik Niemi elaborates on identifying the risks associated with new operating environments and making the necessary changes to controls to address those risks.
Erik Niemi walks through the common questions that he receives in his role as KPMG’s Global IT Attestation Services Leader – as well as some considerations and ideas on how to deal with those issues rising from the pandemic, with references to key resources and guidance.
In this podcast, you’ll hear from KPMG in Canada’s Joy Nott and Amy Karam, a Global Competitive Strategist with Karam Consulting discuss the current and future issues in trade and customs globally and within Canada.
Real estate and its sub-sectors have felt the impact of COVID-19 in varying degrees with diverse implications for its many stakeholders. To unpack the latest in what’s driving change, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader, Lorne Burns, sits down with four distinguished guests. In the second episode, KPMG’s Global Head of Asset Management and Global Chair of Real Estate and Construction, Andrew Weir, provides a view into China’s industry response, as well as the larger implications for the new reality.
In this episode, KPMG’s BLC Co-Leaders Jim Newton and Janet Alderman, with Stephanie Terrill, KPMG’s National Leader, Management Consulting, discuss which questions board members should be asking as their organizations consider returning to the workplace.
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Dans cet épisode, Jim Newton et Janet Alderman, coleaders du Centre des leaders pour conseils d’administration, discutent avec Stephanie Terrill, leader nationale, Services-conseils – Management de KPMG, des questions que devraient se poser les conseils d’administration à l’heure où leurs organisations envisagent le retour sur les lieux de travail.
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in English only.
One of the hardest hit industries, retail weathers the brunt of COVID-19’s force. The impacts have challenged retailers in novel ways, making resiliency and flexibility vital for survival. In this series, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader for Consumer and Retail, Kostya Polyakov, explores how these changes will mould retail’s new reality. In Episode 1, Paul Martin, Head of Retail at KPMG in the UK, joins Kostya to share a global perspective.
Real estate and its sub-sectors have felt the impact of COVID-19 in varying degrees with diverse implications for its many stakeholders. To unpack the latest in what’s driving change in the industry, KPMG in Canada’s National Industry Leader, Lorne Burns, sits down with four distinguished guests. In the first episode, Lorne is joined by Augusto Patmore, Head of the Capital Projects and GTA Power & Utilities practices, to discuss Canada’s construction landscape.
What is sustainable finance? How has the Canadian financial community embraced its principles? How will it evolve in a post COVID-19 reality? Just a few of the questions KPMG in Canada’s Impact Ventures Lead, Tania Carnegie, will explore in this podcast series. In Episode 1, join Tania and President & CEO of Toronto Finance International, Jennifer Reynolds, to explore what the sustainable finance landscape looked like before the pandemic and what comes next.
In this episode, Anne Eskedjian, Senior Manager in Risk Consulting, discusses COVID’s impact on people, technology, and organizational operations and what banks should be thinking about as they embark into their new reality.
This episode explores the credit risk implications of COVID-19 and highlights strategies to help financial institutions recover from these impacts. The episode features KPMG Canada’s Senior Manager of Financial Risk Management, Michael McCausland.
In the final episode, Yvon Audette and Maria McKay explore the New Reality phase with Len Bastien, Sophie Martel, and MGen Andrew Jayne, and how the CIO organization is contributing to National Defence’s overall people strategy for both civilian and military so that they can continue to deliver on their mandate and achieve digital workplace transformation outcomes in COVID-19 times and beyond – so that no one is left behind.
This episodes explores the Recovery phase with MGen Andrew Jayne and highlights the pre-existing conditions that are currently guiding National Defence’s response and what will carry on into the New Reality.
In part two, Yvon Audette continues the discussion with Len Bastien, Sophie Martel and MGen. Andrew Jayne about National Defence’s technology story, and how the command and control like governance model helped them rapidly adapt, plan and introduce a digital workplace ecosystem and provided modern tools to support critical business operations.
In the first episode, Yvon Audette and Maria McKay outline KPMG’s four phase response framework, Reaction (immediate), Resilience (short-term), Recovery (mid-term) and the New Reality (longer term shift), and learn from Len Bastien, CIO at National Defence about National Defence’s own framework of Preparedness, Alert, Response and Restoration. Being a resilient organization and connected to the military, Len describes how much effort went into preparing for the pandemic, starting earlier in year. While the complete lock-down of March 13th was not anticipated, the readiness of the institution to ensure the continuity of the business of defence, including the integrity of the Canadian Armed Forces, was evident.
This episode explores how COVID-19 has impacted market risk across the banking sector. It highlights strategies that banks can embed into their risk frameworks as they deal with COVID-19. The discussion is led by KPMG Canada’s Partner of Financial Risk Management, Craig Davis.
The impacts of COVID-19 have forced many around the world to navigate uncharted waters. In the first episode of our bank risk management series, Navigating uncharted waters, Doug Neish, Director of Financial Risk Management at KPMG Canada speaks to the various liquidity implications financial institutions are facing as a result of COVID-19.
Listen to our KPMG Law LLP podcast where two of our Lawyers discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on Wills and Estate Planning, the changes in process and procedures and what you need to be aware of moving forward.
Life has changed drastically for those on the front lines as well as those continuing to adapt to working from home. In this episode, Martin Joyce is joined by Deanna Heroux and Doron Melnick to discuss strategies for staying connected and promoting health and well-being for your teams.
Ross Homeniuk and Natalie Lye, part of the Global Infrastructure team at KPMG in Canada, conclude this series by examining how the landscape will evolve for municipalities and some of the longer term activities that should be considered.
Chris Sainsbury, partner within the Global Infrastructure team at KPMG in Canada, continues the discussion to examine how cities are thinking through resilience as they to look to the future.
Ross Homeniuk and Natalie Lye, part of the Global Infrastructure team at KPMG in Canada, share some of the challenges and insights from cities as they navigate the current changes and towards a new reality.
COVID-19 has shown governments transforming processes to better enable their citizens and adapt to shifting needs. Join Martin Joyce and Alex Benay as they discuss the sustainability of these changes and the future of digital enablement within the public sector.
In this two-part podcast, Martin Boyer, Chief Information Officer at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), shares his unique perspective on the impact COVID-19 is having on the airport industry. Part two of this podcast examines what the impact of COVID-19 will mean for the future of airports and airlines in Canada, considering recent travel bans, safety and security concerns, and other evolving factors.
This two-part podcast with Martin Boyer, Chief Information Officer at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) gives the inside scoop on how CIOs are helping businesses adapt to our COVID-19 impacted world. Part one of the podcast focuses on actions that Martin and the GTAA have taken to sustain and adapt their operations in the current environment, as well as on key insights about the evolving role of the CIO as a business enabler.
Operations have been greatly impacted by changes caused from the COVID-19 pandemic. More than ever, organizations need to be flexible, while also safeguarding financial processes. Join Martin Joyce, as he speaks to Nick Rolfe on risks within the internal audit functions and practical tips for business continuity.
The Canadian economy is constantly changing due to the pandemic. Listen to Jennifer Shulman and Sonya Gulati, discuss what organizations can do to start planning for recovery. Please note that this episode was recorded on April 13th, 2020. Information may have changed since posting.
Cyber security continues to be a top concern for organizations as they become more virtual and adapt to remote working environments. Join Martin Joyce and John Heaton as they discuss the implications for the public sector and considerations for the short, medium and long-term.
In this podcast you will hear from KPMG in Canada’s Jerome Thirion and Nancy Chase. In this episode they provide advice and insights for consideration to help keep your supply chains strong, through this pandemic and beyond.
Join Augusto Patmore with guest speakers Scott Stoll and Ryan Chalmers of Aird & Berlis LLP, to discuss how the right contracting strategy may improve project performance, manage risk among parties reasonably and ensures contractors remain profitable.
Join Augusto Patmore with guest speakers Scott Stoll and Ryan Chalmers of Aird & Berlis LLP, to discuss how the right contracting strategy may improve project performance, manage risk among parties reasonably and ensures contractors remain profitable.
Join Augusto Patmore with guest speakers Scott Stoll and Ryan Chalmers of Aird & Berlis LLP, to discuss how the right contracting strategy may improve project performance, manage risk among parties reasonably and ensures contractors remain profitable.
In this podcast, you’ll hear from KPMG in Canada’s Ruth Todd and Kas Rehman, as they discuss the business insurance considerations you need to be aware of as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.
Concern over the scale and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is growing, leaving organizations to consider their response and the actions required to maintain their business. Listen to our latest #Podcast, where you’ll hear from moderator Nancy Chase and Paul Sammut as they discuss recent business continuity, cyber trends and challenges we should anticipate as we work through the current situation.
The disruptive nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has already had an enormous impact on private businesses.
To help you understand and better position your business to be resilient in the face of this massive market disruption, we are pleased to offer a podcast series for business owners on what you can do today to help manage and minimize the negative impact to your business.