Isn’t Uber Green Enough?

This article examines the legal issues of car share service Uber, in Vancouver.

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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.

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US Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (“LLLPs”)

This article addresses the question of characterization of US LLLP, by setting out the principles that it would rely on, to make that characterization.

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Status of the Canadian Senate

Will Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, announce today the abolition of the Senate, for a reformed, elected red chamber, that will be politically responsive.

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New Canada-New Zealand Double Tax Treaty – Good For Investors

The new double tax agreement between New Zealand and Canada is set to facilitate investment and trade between the two nations

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Corrupt Capital and the UK Property Market – Lessons for Vancouver?

There is much speculation, although little hard evidence, of the influence of corrupt capital on the Vancouver real estate market generally, and on the escalation of Vancouver housing prices, in particular. It is interesting, and perhaps educative, to…

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Annual Requirements for British Columbia Companies

This article sets out the information that every director and shareholder of a company incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) should regarding the annual company maintenance requirements.

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Canada – Spain Tax Treaty Amendments

The double-taxation agreement between Canada and Spain has been amended to reduce withholding tax rates on dividends and interest payments, and to include standard provisions for the exchange of tax information.

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CRA and Foreign Assets Disclosure

Canadians with income from foreign assets are now obliged to report them in much more detail on Form T1135.

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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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