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…

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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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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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Removal of Duplicate Title

The legal effect of removal of the duplicate certificate of title from the Land Title Office.

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Online Dispute Resolution

Online dispute resolution options available (or soon to be available) to the public of British Columbia.

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Builders Liens – British Columbia

Discussion of the Builders Lien Act, British Columbia.

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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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