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Innovation | Jan 27, 2026

Wait! Before you authorize those year-end tax forms… two quick reminders

Originally published on February 1, 2021 Yes, it’s true – the year-end filing deadline is just around the corner. But if you’ve been diligently following your year-end checklist, you’ve likely got things well under control (maybe even more than you...

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Resources | Jan 27, 2026

Strength in numbers: taking a layered approach to information security

This article was originally published October 22, 2020. When an employee browses the web, they’re unknowingly connecting to...

Customer Stories, Metropolitan Hospitality Management.

Innovation | Jan 26, 2026

Customer Story: How Managed Payroll Services helps MHM breathe easier

For over 35 years, Metropolitan Hospitality Management (MHM) has been “committed to sustainability and responsible tourism,”...

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Resources | Jan 21, 2026

Bookkeepers, turn year-end chaos into calmness

A quick question for all you bookkeepers out there: when you think of last year’s year-end, what’s the first thing that...

How often should you be paying your team? Explore the ins & outs of payroll frequency.

Resources | Jan 16, 2026

Payroll frequency made simple – a quick guide for Canadian businesses

When you’re starting up a business, one of the many decisions you’ll need to make is how often you’ll pay your staff....

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Resources | Jan 13, 2026

Before year-end, verify your company's and employees’ delivery addresses

To ensure a smoother year-end experience, there's a simple task you can complete now to avoid a major headache later:...

Text reads, “Don’t wait until it’s too late! Five helpful year-end payroll processing reminders”.

Resources | Jan 11, 2026

You only process tax forms once a year – here’s what you might be forgetting

If you’re responsible for payroll, we don’t have to tell you that it’s complicated. And while you might have a great rhythm for the day-to-day tasks that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, the end of the calendar year can throw a few...

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Resources | Jan 02, 2026

Save the dates: here’s the 2026 statutory holiday schedule

As a handy resource for Canadian businesses, we’ve put together a list of the statutory holidays in 2026, accompanied by the...

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Innovation | Dec 15, 2025

A little “something extra”: how to process bonus payments

Previously, we shared an introductory overview of off-cycle payments (sometimes known as an “extra run” or “bonus run”) – a...

Legislative Update. Recall Pay in Nunavut.

Resources | Dec 15, 2025

Your Nunavut payroll questions, answered!

If you’re a Nunavut-based business, or if you have employees who live and work there, you’ve probably had territory-specific...

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Resources | Dec 09, 2025

Mark your calendar: important payroll processing and delivery dates for the next few weeks

We understand that the holiday season can be hectic between year-end and payroll preparation, staying on top of new legislation, and personal commitments. We’re here to help where we can – like with this at-a-glance reference chart that outlines the...