These past four plus months have created many shocking developments for families, businesses and communities around the globe; offset in some small way by acts of kindness, inclusion and courage which provide hope for a more equitable and just world post pandemic. One of these latter emerging positives is a renewed interest in reaching out […]
Just in Case Planning
June 9, 2020
My post of May 13th (Things To Keep In Mind) confirmed that many of our clients are currently reviewing the risk protection aspect of their estate plans in light of hopefully temporary pandemic related diminishment of business valuations, investment portfolios and employee benefit coverages. It was interesting to read Rob Carrick’s article in the May 28th […]
Things to Keep in Mind
May 11, 2020
Worried, stunned and fearful as we all are by the way our world has suddenly and dramatically changed , the first thing we have to all remember, including this writer, is that treatments will emerge, a vaccine will be discovered and life will resume. Saddened by the incredible manner in which this pandemic has diminished […]
motionball 2019 Year in Review
March 24, 2020
Summary of growth in 2019: A big year of growth for motionball in many ways. In 2019, we hosted 41 events (up from 32 in 2018), and engaged over 11,700 participants and guests. Breakdown of events: Marathon of Sport (city wide events) – 15 (vs 14 in 2018) motionballU – 21 (18 schools […]
2018 TORONTO MOTIONBALL GALA
January 31, 2018
Ok Toronto – let’s do something special on the dance floor! Paul and Mark Etherington invite you to the 2018 motionball Toronto Gala on February 2nd. They are taking over Liberty Grand for their annual black tie affair all in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation! What to expect? For starters, casually sip crafted cocktails, […]
Etherington Brothers Awarded The Meritorious Service Decorations Medal
January 11, 2018
The Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) are given to those who perform exceptional deeds that bring honour to our country. This February, the Etherington brothers are being presented this tremendous award for their volunteer work with motionball for Special Olympics over the past 15+ years. Unbeknownst to many, Paul, Mark, and Sean are 100% volunteers, spending over 40% of their […]
Tuesday Talks with Brian Etherington: The Who and Why of Philanthropic Giving
December 5, 2017
Canadians have proven themselves to be generous; carry a sense of duty towards their fellow citizens in need and have a clear understanding that to address philanthropy is to engage in moral biography. Speaking as our guest to the Board of Directors of a national Canadian charity, Dr. Paul Schervish, of the Centre on […]
Philanthropic Giving in Canada Part 6 – Recap
May 15, 2015
As we have noted in the first article of this series, the three most significant motivating factors behind a donor’s gift are a compassion for those in need; a belief in the cause and the tax effectiveness of the gift. Charities and “not for profits” need to develop an understanding of and respect for the […]
Philanthropic Giving in Canada Part 5
May 2, 2015
Example: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Assume you are considering making a charitable gift of $1 million. If you made that gift today, you would receive an income tax credit for this amount and receive a refund of $500,000, leaving a net cost of $500,000. You could also just make a gift today of […]
Philanthropic Giving in Canada Part 2: What? Immediate or Deferred
March 7, 2015
If financial planning is the art of wealth accumulation then estate planning is the science of its successful distribution. Planned Giving is where the donor’s legacy thinking and objectives meet the tax efficiencies supported by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). CRA’s definition of a gift: “Voluntary transfer of property without valuable consideration” Is the […]
