2026 outlook: How AI and ecosystem thinking will reshape Canadian accounting

AI is moving beyond basic automation to become a true strategic partner. Here's what we at Xero believe Canadian accountants can expect in the year ahead

‘We got lazy and complacent’: Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. It’s changed over the past two decades

Alberta oil and gas companies lobby for tax break

Alberta is reviewing the models it uses to determine the market value of regulated properties that municipalities rely on for their own tax assessments

2026 outlook: How AI and ecosystem thinking will reshape Canadian accounting

AI is moving beyond basic automation to become a true strategic partner. Here's what we at Xero believe Canadian accountants can expect in the year ahead

‘We got lazy and complacent’: Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. It’s changed over the past two decades

Alberta oil and gas companies lobby for tax break

Alberta is reviewing the models it uses to determine the market value of regulated properties that municipalities rely on for their own tax assessments

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Partner Posts

Intuit targets firm growth with launch of AI-native ‘Accountant Suite’ in Canada

The new unified Accountant Suite platform from Intuit will aim to solve “app fatigue” and data silos by embedding AI directly into the accounting workflow
Practice

CRA introduces software-specific controls for EFILE accounts, a safety feature, starting in 2026

Proactively reviewing EFILE accounts, certified tax software usage, and internal controls will position you far better when the new CRA rules take effect
Business

Alberta: Data reveals millions in tax arrears and unpaid leases for nearly 600 Alberta oil and gas companies

As of the end of 2024, property tax debt has grown to nearly $254 million, despite policies to stop deadbeat companies from acquiring new oil and gas wells
Municipal

Patrick Brown’s 2026 budget lacks key investments as his previous spending freezes catch up to taxpayers

Debt balloons, projects shelved in the Brampton municipal budget after years of budget freezes as property taxpayers face a hike of just under five per cent
Thought Leaders

Why is the CRA still targeting pandemic aid recipients?

Continued collection attempts against people who received pandemic benefits shows a punitive logic that doesn’t fit the scale of the alleged transgressions
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 26.01.18: CPA Canada membership model, fatiguing AI slop, the dealbook and more Canadian accounting news

Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes the benefits of national membership, the downside of AI for accountants and businesses, and much more

Intuit targets firm growth with launch of AI-native ‘Accountant Suite’ in Canada

The new unified Accountant Suite platform from Intuit will aim to solve “app fatigue” and data silos by embedding AI directly into the accounting workflow



Empowering CPAs: The Role of a Master’s Degree in Tax Law

From 2024, an in-depth look at the value of an advanced tax credential, as two CPAs share their insights into the Osgoode Professional LLM in taxation law



The top 10 partner posts on Canadian Accountant in 2025

We present the top 10 articles that in 2025 got accountants thinking and planning for the future, from software to tax to recruitment to AI to open banking