Duncan, Linton LLP

05/29/2026

New Statistics Canada data shows investment in residential building construction dropped 2.2 per cent year-over-year in March 2026, as Canada's housing sector continues to face headwinds despite modest gains in non-residential construction. https://ow.ly/UZmX50Z5azv

Canada’s real estate sector saw $22.6 billion invested in building construction in March, a drop of $304.6 million, or 1.3 per cent, compared with February.

05/26/2026

Canada's labour market recorded its steepest employment decline since 2021 in the first four months of 2026, but economists say the underlying picture is more stable than the headline numbers suggest.

Falling layoffs, resilient consumer spending, and improving hiring intentions point to a market under pressure but not in freefall, with important implications for employers and workers alike.

https://ow.ly/llj150Z4fIC

Canada’s labour market remains weak in 2026, but easing layoffs, resilient spending and labour shortages point to gradual recovery.

05/18/2026

From our team at Duncan, Linton LLP - happy Victoria Day. We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us and wish everyone a peaceful and enjoyable long weekend.

05/12/2026

Canada's construction sector closed out 2025 on uneven ground. Output slipped in the final quarter even as permits rebounded and demand for housing and infrastructure remained firm.

The result heading into 2026 is a sector defined by tight budgets rather than a lack of work, with important implications for contractors, developers, and lenders.

https://ow.ly/CPYK50YXFLo

GDP cooled while permits and price pressures reshape 2026 project pipelines

05/10/2026

Warmest wishes to all mothers today. Thank you for your tireless commitment and support.

05/05/2026

An Ontario court has granted default judgment to a former chief financial officer who was dismissed without cause only months into a five-year fixed-term contract, awarding him unpaid wages, the full balance of his remaining salary and unreimbursed business expenses. https://ow.ly/TXmb50YV3AQ

CFO awarded unpaid wages, future salary and business expenses in Ontario Superior Court ruling

05/01/2026

May is Leave a Legacy Month — a national initiative celebrating the power of charitable gifts made through wills and planned giving.

A gift to a cause you love, written into your estate plan, costs nothing today but can make a lasting difference for generations to come.

This month, we invite you to think about the organizations and causes closest to your heart — and talk to us about how to honour them in your will.

04/28/2026

A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns that Canada has entered an "entrepreneurial drought," with business closures outpacing new openings for six consecutive quarters. This trend, which began in early 2024, represents the most difficult environment for entrepreneurship since the pandemic.

Entrepreneurs sound alarm

04/22/2026

The success of any organization depends on a strong foundation. Today we honour the administrative staff who provide that stability and ensure our office functions at its best. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.

04/14/2026

Ontario’s new home market is heating up after sales tax rebates went into effect this month, but it’s too early to say whether the move will revive a sector that has been in a slump for years.

https://ow.ly/3eOa50YITi4

Builders report big jump in sales, enquiries after new-home sales tax break from federal and provincial governments took effect