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The Anti-Spam private right of action provisions, under Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL), which were scheduled to become law on July 1st, 2017, have been suspended. The intent of the CASL legislation, was to provide that commercial electronic messages…
Did you know that the Government of Canada has various financing assistance programs that could cover costs associated with protecting and acquiring intellectual property (IP) rights? From administrative fees to hiring an IP professional (i.e. the lawyers at…
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has produced an online checklist for people like you who are starting a business. Using the links below, you can get information about your fiscal obligations and their implications. You can also get information…
We are excited to announce that some changes to our practice are coming in the new year! Barbeau Evans LLP.
Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, announced a major change to the rules regarding the Principal Residence Exemption.
BC Registry Services have produced an initial transition guide for existing societies operating under the current Society Act, to allow those existing societies to transition to the rules under the new Societies Act.
Given MP Trudeau's commitment to running deficits for the next few years, he will be simultaneously looking for new forms of revenue. Perhaps small business is in his cross-hairs. Let's hope the Minister focuses her energies on those…
The benefits of a trust, rather than a corporation or society, for a Canadian charity.
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…
Expatriation Tax Implications of Renouncing US Citizenship or Surrendering a Green Card
Many residents of Canada have connections to the US, ranging from business interests, ownership of recreational or retirement properties, children attending US colleges, etc. Furthermore, there are many US individuals residing in Canada, also for reasons of work,…