Federal Court of Appeal discourages Tax Court from sending out draft judgments to parties
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“It is for the Tax Court alone — not the parties — to vet its judgment and supporting reasons ...," Justice David Stratas wrote for the court in a recent Federal Court of Appeal decision.

Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 2:20 PM

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2025 @ 5:06 PM

Draft decisions are best kept behind closed court doors, the Federal Court of Appeal has indicated in a decision admonishing the Tax Court of Canada for sending out a draft copy of a decision for review by the parties involved. “We wish to comment on the practice the Tax Court followed here,” Justice David Stratas wrote for the three-judge panel in a recent decision in Doostyar v. Canada 2025 FCA 6. ... [read more]

Tourism industry calls on Ontario communities to update municipal accommodation tax

Monday, January 20, 2025 @ 4:53 PM

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Monday, January 20, 2025 @ 4:36 PM

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Monday, January 20, 2025 @ 4:24 PM

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