Tax
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February 07, 2024
How CRA taxes crowdfunding in Canada
Crowdfunding, as the name suggests, is a method of collecting funds from many people. Sites like Kickstarter, Kiva, IndieGoGo, and Microventures have recently brought attention to this practice.
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February 06, 2024
Sanctions aim at Hamas leadership; Ottawa says first time ‘non-state actors’ targeted
The federal government says it has imposed dealings and immigration bans “effective immediately” against 11 people who “hold senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates and were integral to the planning, funding and execution of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks against Israel” last year.
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February 05, 2024
Supreme Court confirms need for Cabinet secrecy | Sara Blake
I’m not surprised that the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously confirmed the need to respect Cabinet secrecy: Ontario (Attorney General) v. Ontario (Information and Privacy Commissioner) 2024 SCC 4. This decision strongly defends and strengthens Cabinet secrecy as an essential constitutional convention.
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February 01, 2024
Tax Credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage could cost $5.7 billion
The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) has released a new legislative costing note, Investment Tax Credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, stating that the credit could cost $5.7 billion over the next six years.
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February 01, 2024
I forgot to pay HST, now what? | Joseph Chiummiento
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January 30, 2024
Seven new partners for Aird & Berlis
Aird & Berlis has announced that Dillon Collett, Sean Green, Cathy Jares, Naomi Mares, Felix Ng, Alexandra Raponi and Josh Suttner have become partners, according to a statement from the firm.
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January 24, 2024
GST elimination for carbon pricing could cost feds $1 billion by 2030: Parliamentary Budget Officer
The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) has released a new legislative costing note, Eliminating the Goods and Services Tax in respect of carbon pricing, in regards to Bill C-358, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (carbon pollution pricing).
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January 24, 2024
Blakes welcomes 13 lawyers to partnership
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) has promoted 13 lawyers to its partnership. According to a statement from the firm, the lawyers come from across Canada and work in a variety of practice areas and industries. The 13 are:
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January 22, 2024
Ontario corporation disputes handling of Voluntary Disclosures Program | David Rotfleisch
Case background
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January 19, 2024
Trustee discretion: Where absolute does not mean unfettered
Trusts, and discretionary trusts in particular, are a staple of estate planning for their flexibility and adaptability. They can address a multitude of situations such as: managing assets for spouses, minors, persons with disabilities or vulnerabilities; asset protection and preservation; business wealth and succession; and incentivizing activities such as education.