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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The Trademark Clearinghouse is Working

For information on the Trademark Clearinghouse, please review our prior post on this matter here. The Trademark Clearinghouse has been operating for the past year and has released data which shows that over 500,000 Claims Notices  have been…

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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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