Meet the Guest Presenters for Tax Update 2025!

 
 

We are pleased to introduce the distinguished Guest Presenters for Tax Update 2025. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in their respective fields, offering insights into the latest developments and strategies in Canadian tax law.

Each presenter has crafted short, focused presentations on key developments in their area of specialization. These bonus presentations complement the main session led by Joseph Devaney and Caitlin Butler, joined by either Hugh Neilson or Kenneth Keung.

Together, this team delivers practical, trusted insights for Canadian professionals across the country.

Guest Presenters for Tax Update 2025

  • Dean Blachford LL.B., B.C.L. | Blachford Tax Law

  • Doris Bonora KC | KPMG Law LLP

  • Candy M. Davis CPA, CGA | Davis Accounting & Tax

  • Amanda S.A. Doucette, B.A., LL.B., LL.M (Tax), TEP  | Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier LLP

  • Mike Dolson | McCarthy Tetrault LLP

  • William Fowlis, KC, FCPA, FCA, TEP | Miller Thomson LLP

  • Anna Malazhavaya, Tax Lawyer | Advotax Law

  • Steve Meldrum CFP, CLU, FEA, TEP  | Swell Private Wealth

  • Nathan T. Sheppard CD, BBA, CPA | Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP

  • Aravind Sithamparapillai CFP®, MBA | Ironwood Wealth Management Group

  • Mike M. Stubbing FCPA, FCA, CFP, TEP | Doane Grant Thornton LLP

  • Brody Thomson CPA, CA | Thomson Group Professional Corporation

Look forward to targeted presentations from our Guest Speakers including:

  • Adapting to AI in public practice

  • Streamlined Accounting (GST/HST) Regulations

  • Avoiding the Usual Suspects: 5 Estate Tax Missteps

  • Part IV Tax and Trusts

  • New Housing Rebate and New Residential Rental Rebate

  • Recent Legislative Changes Affecting Post-Mortem Tax Planning

  • & more!

These bonus presentations are available exclusively to Tax Update 2025 registrants.

Learn more or register for Tax Update 2025

Fall 2025 Federal Budget Commentary – Pre-Order Now | Early Bird Deadline: September 12, 2025

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Every year Canadians eagerly anticipate the release of the Federal Budget. Typically, this takes place in the spring. However, for 2025, the government has announced that the Federal Budget will instead be tabled this fall. CTV News reports that the first budget under Prime Minister Carney is expected in October. We will provide further updates when the official announcement is made.

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Watch! Life in the Tax Lane - September 2025

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This 10-minute video for Canadian Tax Professionals includes a rapid-fire discussion of select recent developments in the wonderful world of Canadian tax presented by the Video Tax News Team. 

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Program Recorded: August 21, 2025.

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Life in the Tax Lane is for general information purposes only and deals with dynamic, time-sensitive and complex matters that may not apply to particular facts and circumstances. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialized professional advice in connection with any particular matter. For more information visit videotax.com/disclaimer. ©Video Tax News Inc. 2025, All Rights Reserved.

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Watch! Life in the Tax Lane - August 2025

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This 10-minute video for Canadian Tax Professionals includes a rapid-fire discussion of select recent developments in the wonderful world of Canadian tax presented by the Video Tax News Team. 



Topics:

Program Recorded: July 17, 2025.

Other Newly Release Courses

AI Tools in Tax: A Strategic Introduction to Implementation |  Pre-recorded | 1-hour | Learn more or register

Newbies to Ninjas: Corporate Tax, 11th Edition | Pre-recorded | 3-hours | Learn more or register

Making Ethics Routine: The Power of Ongoing Conversations in Building Firm Integrity | Pre-recorded | 1-ethics-hour | Learn more or register

Demystifying AI for Accountants: Risks, Rewards and Ethics | Pre-recorded | 1-ethics-hour | Learn more or register

Ethics in Action: Navigating the Sale of Tax Ideas and Plans | Pre-recorded | 1-ethics-hour | Learn more or register

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Life in the Tax Lane is for general information purposes only and deals with dynamic, time-sensitive and complex matters that may not apply to particular facts and circumstances. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialized professional advice in connection with any particular matter. For more information visit videotax.com/disclaimer. ©Video Tax News Inc. 2025, All Rights Reserved.

Watch! Medsleep Wins GST/HST Dispute: Key Tax Court Ruling for Medical Clinics and Fee-Sharing Models

In this Video Tax News segment, Timothy Fitzsimmons of Fasken LLP discusses his recent court case in which GST/HST on a cost-sharing arrangement for a group of physicians was considered — the Medsleep case.

Fitzsimmons explains how the Tax Court of Canada ruled in favour of Medsleep, a national sleep clinic provider, and rejected CRA’s position that the clinic was making taxable supplies (e.g., administrative services, clinic space) to physicians.

Source document: https://canlii.ca/t/kc35v

Recorded June 20, 2025

This video is for general information purposes only and deals with dynamic, time-sensitive and complex matters that may not apply to particular facts and circumstances. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialized professional advice in connection with any particular matter. For more information visit videotax.com/disclaimer. ©Video Tax News Inc. 2025. All Rights Reserved.