Demystiphying the Canada – China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement

Canada and China have both now ratified the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement ("FIPA", also referred to as "???????" in China), with the result that, as of October 1, 2014, FIPA is now in full force and…

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Health Profession Corporations – British Columbia

The benefits of health professionals within British Columbia (such as Dentists, Physicians, Naturopaths, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists and Optometrists etc) consider the benefits of becoming self employed and practicing through their own professional corporation.

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Charity Law Bulletin – Canada

This bulletin highlights some of the topical issues that concern a registered charity.

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Changes in Trademark Legislation – Canada

On June 19th 2014 the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 1 was given Royal Assent and with it comes amendments to the Trade-marks Act.

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FACTA and the Canadian Legislative Response

The Canadian Government, through the Minister of Finance, has tabled legislative proposals and explanatory notes relating to the Canada - United States enhanced tax information exchange agreement, which addresses the Canadian concerns arising from the Fair and Accurate…

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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

On March 11, 2014, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (“CKFTA”), concluding ongoing and substantive negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement between these two countries. The objective of the trade agreement partners is…

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British Columbia Budget 2014

The British Columbia budget for fiscal 2014 .

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The Law of Charity in Canada is a Moving Subject

Article defining the current state of the law of charity in Canada, and on assisting in the development of that body of law, and its understanding amongst Canadians.

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British Columbia’s New Wills and Estate Law (WESA)

The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (British Columbia) ("WESA") shall come into force on March 31, 2014. In that regard, there are many new provisions which move well beyond the scope of the earlier legislation and law in…

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