Hort Protect

This information provides an important update to the last clinically measured national survey of oral health from 1972.

We are all familiar with RRSPs, and since 2008 with TFSAs and the benefits of each one. However, not many are familiar with the new Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).

Steps must be taken to protect ourselves from scams.

The Government of Ontario has made amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that bans the use of hand-held devices while operating a motor vehicle.

During difficult economic times, health care plan members especially rely on their group benefits programs.

The IPP is also a very useful tool in family-owned business succession planning.

Picture yourself in the following situation: a long-standing employee of yours, one of the company’s best workers, has recently started missing days, arriving late to work, and leaving the office early.

Theft of construction equipment is an ongoing problem.

I know from experience the level of complexity that may be found in the Canadian health care system, and the impact that a personal or family member’s health event may have on an employee’s productivity.

It is vitally important that your will is properly drafted in order to minimize any doubt later as to the capacity in which an executor is receiving his or her funds.

Imagine you suffered a fire loss at your business location.

Employee compensation continues to be at the top of the list for many employers, especially as the economy continues to tighten.

If you’re like most people in Ontario, you are probably not familiar with the accident benefit entitlements under your auto insurance policy.

Statistics reveal that the contributing factors to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes, are on the rise.

In the construction business, there comes a time where every contractor runs into the infamous ‘S’ word, or what is formally known as surety.

How ready are you for a crisis, emergency or disaster?

Snow removal contractors will soon face higher insurance rates for next year. The culprit is liability claims, especially slips and falls. A sound risk management strategy can keep costs down.

Many people, especially those with young children, struggle every year with a tough decision: do I save for retirement through Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), or do I save for my children’s education through Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?

There are several signs that point to a hardening change in insurance market conditions for landscapers and contractors.

At some point in our lives, we may face circumstances that result in our being unable to work.

Whether your firm has a large fleet, or just a few vehicles, driver screening should be a critical part of your loss prevention program.

New statistics show that 45 per cent of employees say that benefits are a contributing factor in their decision to stay with their employer.

Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is pleased to announce Alanna Wolf is the new HortProtect marketing coordinator.

There are many who hop on a plane and take a quick vacation to Disneyland, drop in to Las Vegas to invest a dollar or two, or just pop across the border to do a little shopping.

In this day and age, one doesn’t need to be a millionaire to experience a lawsuit.

It’s the time of year when your minds shift to filing tax returns and reviewing your financial situation.

The pension income splitting initiative was introduced in the 2007 Budget and implemented by Bill C-52 on June 22, 2007.