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Basil Marcus

Basil Marcus is the president of Foss National Leasing and LeasePlan Canada. With a lifelong passion for automotive, he journeyed from business development to leading one of Canada's top fleet management companies.
Should You Lease or Buy a Vehicle for Your Business in Canada?
May 1, 2026 / 12 minute read

"For most Canadian businesses, commercial leasing beats buying on cash flow, tax deductions, and fleet flexibility. You can deduct up to $1,100/month on a commercial lease (2026 CRA limit) versus…

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Beyond Speculation: How Foss National Is Redefining Fleet Management in Canada in 2026
February 18, 2026 / 6 minute read

" In 2026, fleet management in Canada is moving past the hype. Years of debate around electrification, big data, and AI automation produced more theory than results. The shift happening now is a…

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Important Communication on the Future of LeasePlan Canada
December 10, 2024 / 3 minute read

For nearly 15 years, LeasePlan Canada has been operated by Foss National Leasing through a licensing and cooperation agreement with LeasePlan Corporation and LeasePlan USA. This cooperation…

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An Interview with the New President of Foss, Basil Marcus, on His Strategic Vision for Fleet Management Leasing
November 7, 2024 / 7 minute read

With a lifelong passion for automotive, he journeyed from business development to leading one of Canada's top fleet management companies. Introducing Basil Marcus, the new president steering Foss…

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Electric Fleet Vehicles: One-Year Update On The Foss EV Pilot Program
June 16, 2023 / 4 minute read

Our EV Pilot Program is designed to tackle the uncertainties that arise with electric vehicle (EV) adoption in fleet management. We're integrating EVs into our company fleet to gather valuable…

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Expanding Your Fleet Efficiently
August 18, 2022 / 5 minute read

If you’re looking to grow, maintain your current fleet or build up a fleet for your business there are numerous options and considerations to make. This task has always required careful planning and…

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How to Reduce Fleet Costs (Even With Rising Gas Prices)
July 5, 2022 / 4 minute read

Ready to take charge of your fleet costs?

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How Great Customer Service Helps Fleets Stand Out
April 26, 2022 / 4 minute read

Running a business is a multitasking challenge. Among your many priorities, where does customer service stand?

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Four Fleet Investment Strategies for Long Term Savings
March 1, 2022 / 5 minute read

For everyone who runs a fleet, reducing costs is always a goal. However, with so many variables—like purchase price and fuel and maintenance costs—it can be challenging to measure exactly where the…

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When Disaster Strikes - Your Fleet Management Company Is There
March 25, 2020 / 4 minute read

During times of disaster, you need to know your business can survive. To keep things moving, you need the ability to mobilize your fleet vehicles while keeping your drivers safe.

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