On June 2, 2026, MLT Aikins taxation lawyers Desiree Katz and Marc Pelletier will be speaking at the Canadian Tax Foundation’s 2026 Prairie Provinces Tax Conference. Marc and Desiree will be presenting a Current Cases review of recent decisions that affect owner-managed businesses and private companies, moderated by Shamim Panchbhaya (Canadian Tax Foundation).
In addition to the annual National Conference, the Canadian Tax Foundation holds regional conferences in British Columbia, the Prairie Provinces, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. These one- and two-day events are dedicated to keeping tax practitioners informed on region-specific topics and issues.
Desiree has extensive experience in advising clients with respect to taxation and estate planning. In particular, Desiree assists clients with corporate tax planning, personal tax planning, corporate reorganizations and tax efficient business structuring. Desiree also has experience with distribution planning, the implementation and use of family trusts, succession planning and inter-generational transfers of businesses, personal estate planning and drafting testamentary documents. Desiree regularly advises clients at all stages of the business cycle. She works with a broad range of industries including medical, dental, cannabis, retail and service-oriented businesses.
Marc has extensive experience advising a diverse client base on the income tax aspects of corporate and partnership reorganizations, personal tax planning, tax-efficient business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring tax-effective employee and executive compensation programs. Marc also has experience with the implementation and use of family trusts in succession planning and inter-generational transfers of businesses. Marc advises clients across Canada, including private corporations, partnerships and trusts.
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