Charities – Deed or Declaration of Trust?
The benefits of a trust, rather than a corporation or society, for a Canadian charity.
Your Estate Plan and the New Tax Rules
Following amendments proposed to the Income Tax Act (Canada) to become effective on January 1st 2016, certain trusts will now be taxed at the top marginal tax rate rather than the lower graduated tax rates that some trusts…
Stricter Enforcement Regime Planned for Non-Resident Buyers of Australian Homes – A Precursor to What Might Happen in Canada
The Australian government is to introduce stricter enforcement of the rules controlling non-residents' purchases of residential property. Is this a precursor of what might happen in Canada.
Removal of Duplicate Title
The legal effect of removal of the duplicate certificate of title from the Land Title Office.
Charity Law Bulletin – Canada
This bulletin highlights some of the topical issues that concern a registered charity.
Christopher J.W. Austin Joins Barbeau, Evans & Goldstein
Christopher J.W. Austin Joins Barbeau, Evans & Goldstein
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.
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…
Thanks Paul – Ride for the Cure
Congratulations goes out to Paul Barbeau for tallying the most donation dollars during the month of January, making him our Monthly Quest for the Gold Jersey winner!