WNBA’S Toronto Tempo Teams Up With TurboTax for a Winning Partnership
TurboTax Canada
November 12, 2025 | 4 Min Read
Canada's first WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, is announcing TurboTax as its newest team partner. The collaboration tips off with a fan-first initiative — the Mascot Aura Audit, powered by TurboTax. This fan initiative invites Canadians to help co-create the mascot's official playbook and craft the ultimate game-day experience.
Key Takeaways
- Toronto Tempo, is announcing TurboTax as its newest team partner.
- The "Mascot Aura Audit" invites Canadians to help co-create the mascot’s official playbook and craft the ultimate game-day experience.
- The Toronto Tempo will have its inaugural season at Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2026.
This interactive campaign asks Canadians to answer a wide range of questions designed to personalize every aspect of the team mascot's official playbook — from pregame rituals and signature celebrations to halftime antics and jumbotron moments. Fan responses will shape how the team's mascot brings energy to the court in the team's inaugural season in 2026.
“We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Canada's first WNBA team,” says Gah-Yee Won, Head of Marketing, Consumer Group, Intuit Canada. “With the Mascot Aura Audit, our experts will crunch the numbers in true TurboTax style, analyzing fan input with the same care and confidence Canadians rely on at tax time. Whether it's helping Canadians file their taxes or helping fans co-design their game-day experience, we're excited to rally the fans who make this team truly special!”
Energizing the program is Canadian comedian and actress Lilly Singh, Chief Hype Officer, member of the Tempo ownership group, who will rally fans on social media to take part in the Mascot Aura Audit.
“We're thrilled to welcome TurboTax to the Tempo family,” said Lisa Ferkul, Chief Revenue Officer, Tempo Basketball Club. “From day one, we've said this is Canada's team — and like any great play, creating the ultimate fan experience is a team effort. Through the Mascot Aura Audit, powered by TurboTax, every fan's input will help define how our mascot — and our fans — show up together for our inaugural season. With TurboTax's personalized help and expert guidance, we're excited to bring fans into the game in a whole new way.”
Fans can visit tempo.wnba.com to participate in the Mascot Aura Audit and help to build the mascot's official game-day playbook, one powered by the collective spirit of Canadian fans. The Tempo's mascot will be officially unveiled in 2026.
The Tempo will begin playing at Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2026 and will also host regular-season games in both Montreal and Vancouver. More information about the team is available at tempo.wnba.com.
No purchase required. Contest from November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET to November 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Prizes available to be won as follows: Tempo Shop Gift Card (approximate retail value of CAD $500.00). There is one (1) prize available to be won. Skill-testing question required. Open to legal residents of Canada, excluding Québec, who are age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry.
Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Limit to one entry per person. Full rules here: https://tempobasketball.com/aura-audit/aura-audit-contest-rules/
Key Takeaways
- The Bank of Canada uses interest rates to manage inflation and keep the economy on a steady footing.
- Changes in interest rates can significantly affect your taxable income, particularly through savings accounts, investments, and potential mortgage interest deductions for rental properties.
- Understanding the relationship between interest rates and tax obligations, including Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) debt charges as well as refunds, are crucial for effective financial planning.
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