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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Isn’t Uber Green Enough?

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

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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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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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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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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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