On November 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2025 – Canada Strong, to the House of Commons. No changes were proposed to personal or corporate tax rates. Some highlights include the following: A. Personal Measures Automatic tax filings for low-income Canadians to commence for the 2025…
If your business lives in the technical space, whether it’s oilfield services, textiles, heavy equipment, or industrial systems, marketing can feel like a balancing act. You want to be taken seriously by technical buyers, but you also want to make sure you’re not confusing the rest of your audience. You’re not just selling features. You’re…
Make Benefits Administration Easier with the Right Tools Benefits administration shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. Smart tools can run the program for you. Too often, HR teams are buried in spreadsheets, chasing paperwork, or setting endless calendar reminders. It’s exhausting, and it leaves plenty of room for mistakes. The right administrative platform changes…
Most people see life insurance as a necessary expense. Pay premiums, get protection. But what if your life insurance could actually help you build wealth while you’re alive? That’s where participating life insurance comes in. More Than Just Protection Unlike term insurance that disappears when the term ends, participating life insurance is yours for life.…
The CRA Is Going Paperless. Here’s What You Need to Know The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is making a big shift. It’s moving toward a fully online system and phasing out paper-based authorizations and filings. This means it’s more important than ever to make sure your representative, like your accountant or tax advisor, is set…
Season 1, Episode 2 of the Better Tomorrows Podcast: NOW LIVE. Quentin Gardiner (CEO of the HGA Group) sits down with local entrepreneurs and business owners every month to talk shop, tackle challenges, and share insights you won’t find in a textbook. Take a listen to The Better Tomorrows Podcast for a no-fluff look at…
Join us for Season 1, Episode 1 of the Better Tomorrows Podcast! Quentin Gardiner (CEO of the HGA Group) sits down with local entrepreneurs and business owners every month to talk shop, tackle challenges, and share insights you won’t find in a textbook. Take a listen to The Better Tomorrows Podcast for a no-fluff look…
Google reviews aren’t just a digital pat on the back—they’re one of the most influential tools for building trust and visibility online. Whether you’re a small business or a growing brand, reviews can make a big impact on how potential customers perceive your business. Here’s why you need to pay attention: top-ranking businesses on Google…
It’s one of the simplest truths in business: when you take care of your people, they take care of your business. At HGA People, we believe investing in your employees isn’t just a feel-good initiative. It’s a smart, strategic move that leads to stronger teams, better results, and a more resilient business overall. When employees…
It’s easy to slap a mission statement on the wall. To write up a list of company values and post them on the website. But the real test? Whether those words actually show up in the day-to-day decisions you make, especially when it comes to your people. At HGA People, we believe your mission, vision,…
