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![After a strong recovery, economic headwinds set in](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Freelandt-Feature-uildings_generic_card-400x250.png)
Interest rates are on the rise to tame inflation and bring the economy back on track. Will these measures work? Our economist anticipates a challenging time ahead for the middle market.
![Immigration is key to solving Canada’s labour shortage](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Freelandt-Feature-tre_march22_main_card-400x250.png)
Simply put, Canada cannot replenish the labour pool through natural growth. Our economist explores immigration as a solution to this ever-growing shortage.
![Managing the cloud: Begin with the end in mind](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Office-Conference-3-864-400x250.png)
10 key steps for developing a clear road map for cloud adoption journey with the help of an experienced consulting firm.
![Why the cloud now?](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Office-Atrium-People-Talking-984-400x250.png)
For middle market businesses, the cloud offers accessibility, systems consolidation and simplified management—with an OpEx model.
![Private credit and venture debt funds may capitalize on weakened equity markets](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-card_asset_mgmt_treio-400x250.png)
In our summer 2022 asset management industry outlook, we explore what's ahead for middle market business leaders.
![Canada’s inflation declines amid cooling gas prices](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Gas-pipes-98-400x250.png)
Inflation declined by 0.3% in August for the second monthly decline in a row thanks to cooling gasoline and energy prices, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday.
![Canada housing starts fall amid rising rates](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Housing-1000-400x250.png)
Canada's housing starts fell to 267,443 in August, a 3% drop from July, continuing the decline in the housing sector because of rising interest rates.
![Will you have to pay a new tax on your luxury items?](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-ada_insight_card-Blue-400x250.png)
On Sept. 1, 2022, the Luxury Tax Act came into force which imposes a tax on the sale and import of certain vehicles, aircraft, and vessels exceeding a specified price threshold.
![New trust reporting rules coming into effect on Dec. 31, 2022 year ends](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Two-colleagues-talking-85-400x250.png)
The Canadian Federal Government has proposed changes to the trust tax reporting requirements which could apply as early as Dec. 31, 2022 year ends.
![What audit committees should be asking about the digital transformation of audit](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Employee-monitoring-technology-869-400x250.png)
Audit committees and boards of directors can drive competitive advantages by overseeing digital transformation of the audit function.
![Where are all the workers?](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-Students-on-College-Steps-134-400x250.png)
Discover the most compelling findings from RSM’s recent survey of middle market leaders regarding the talent gap.
![Canada’s jobless rate rises off its record low](https://fcrcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Freelandt-Feature-People-walking_motion-blur4-451-400x250.png)
Canada lost 40,000 jobs in August, bringing the unemployment rate up to 5.4% from its record low in July as construction and education led the declines.