2025 Canadian Tax Leaders Forum
Montréal  |  May 25 – 27, 2025

Is transformation the new imperative for tax leaders?

The Canadian Tax Leaders Forum returned in full force May 25 - 27 with rich, insightful content and in-depth discussions around significant issues impacting tax leaders today. To download the presentations, click on the links below. Please note that all presentations will be translated into French and available shortly.


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Day 1 | Monday, May 26

Canada here and now
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada, explores Canada’s potential for economic expansion, examining the pertinent issues confronting Canadian businesses amid this remarkably unpredictable economic climate.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: Goldy Hyder and Jennifer Ward


Policy and politics: What’s next for Canadian businesses?
How can we plan when the landscape keeps on changing? We'll explore Canada’s dynamic political landscape paired with the new US administration is impacting Canadian businesses.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: David Coletto and Steven Maynard


How tax leaders can adapt to ongoing trade, tariff and tax uncertainty
Where’s the balance point between generating resilience now and being agile tomorrow? We’ll unpack how the latest tariff announcements are shaping the global trade, tax reform and cross-border transactions, driving tax leaders to adapt – today and into the future. We’ll also explore transfer pricing considerations to manage new risks during these uncertain times.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: Sylvain Golsse, Evan Giesemann and Tara Di Rosa


Beyond the buzz: How AI tax tools went from novelty to necessity
Last year, AI in tax was a trending topic—interesting but largely experimental. Today, generative AI has moved beyond the hype, seamlessly integrating into workflows and transforming the way tax professionals operate. Through live demonstrations, we’ll showcase how AI-powered tax tools enhance compliance, accelerate data analysis and assess risks in real time—helping you transition from simply understanding AI to taking-action with it.
Questions?  Connect with the speaker: PJ Stratton


2025 Canadian tax policy and controversy outlook
How can Canadian businesses adapt to the changing tax risk landscape? Understand what leaders should act on now and what to keep an eye on next, including the impact of tax policy developments on the tax controversy environment and importance of tax data and insights in managing tax risk and controversy.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: David Robertson and Adrienne Woodyard  and Lindsay Turcotte

Day 2 | Tuesday, May 27

Economics of change
Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist at BMO Financial Group, shares insights on economic challenges facing Canadian and global markets in 2025.
Questions?  
Connect with the speakers: Robert Kavcic and Tara Di Rosa


How tax incentives fuel innovation and drive change
Can pairing the right ideas with the right incentives reshape the future? Deepen your understanding of recent incentives to strategically and effectively drive business growth and develop new offerings. We’ll walk through how to identify and prioritize the right tax incentives for your organization - making the most of available capital now.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: Dharmesh Gandhi, Martin McLaughlin and Julia Bolpois


Tax in a time of transition: Must-know updates for 2025 and beyond
Staying ahead of the competition means staying up to date in today's complex and rapidly changing corporate tax environment. Listen to an update covering recent Canadian tax developments, including EIFEL, GAAR and MDR. We’ll highlight the impacts of these developments and discuss practical strategies for tax leaders navigating this changing environment.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: Jeremy Shnaider, Florie Pellerin-Catellier and Joannie Ethier


Around the world in 60 minutes: Global tax insights and US legislative developments
Listen to insights and legislative changes from around the globe impacting Canadian and multinational businesses. We’ll demystify new and updated tax developments dramatically changing the international tax landscape, including BEPS 2.0 – Pillar 2. We’ll also share the latest US legislative changes and outline how to manage potential reporting and compliance challenges.
Questions?  Connect with the speakers: Joshua Ruland, Jose Bustos and Nik Diksic



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