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Called to the Bar
  • Ontario, 2018
Education
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D., 2017 (Taxation Law Stream)
  • University of Western Ontario – Ivey Business School, Honours Business Administration (H.B.A.), 2014
  • Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) – In-Depth Tax Program, Year 1
Languages
  • English
  • Mandarin
  • French (working proficiency)

Michael Ding

Associate
Practice Areas
Tax
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Corporate

Michael Ding is an Associate in the Tax Group at WeirFoulds LLP with a practice that focuses on various areas of domestic and international taxation planning, advice, and dispute resolution.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Michael practised as Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Crown before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Michael has experience in advising on various tax and dispute resolution issues.

Michael received his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and his Honours Business Administration degree from Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Following law school, Michael served as a judicial law clerk at the Tax Court of Canada.

When he’s not practising law, Michael enjoys skiing, scuba diving and cheering on the Toronto Raptors.

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Experience
  • Triskelion Projects International Inc. v. Her Majesty the Queen (2022 TCC 63)
  • Robert Mandel et al. v. 1909975 Ontario Inc. et al., (2020 ONSC 5343 (Commercial List), affirmed by 2021 ONCA 844)
  • Minister of National Revenue v. Coinsquare Ltd. (T-1114-20)
  • Perinpanayagam v. TFSA Processing Unit and the Attorney General of Canada (2020 FC 1111)
  • Insurance Institute of Ontario v. The Minister of National Revenue (2020 TCC 69)
  • Lagace v. Her Majesty the Queen (2019 TCC 249)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Tax Law (2025)
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, Goodmans LLP Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Newsletter Editor, Taxation Law Section Executive (2024 – 2025)
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto Young Practitioners Group, Steering Committee
  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Advocacy and Policy Committee (2023- 2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Member-at-Large, Tax Litigation Practice Group (2023 – 2024)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Member-at-Large, Taxation Law Section Executive (2023 – 2024)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Young Advocates Standing Committee
  • Ontario Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Member
  • University of Toronto, Master of Forensic Accounting Program, Expert Witness
    Moot Court
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Ottawa Young Practitioners Group, past steering committee member
  • Triskelion Projects International Inc. v. Her Majesty the Queen (2022 TCC 63)
  • Robert Mandel et al. v. 1909975 Ontario Inc. et al., (2020 ONSC 5343 (Commercial List), affirmed by 2021 ONCA 844)
  • Minister of National Revenue v. Coinsquare Ltd. (T-1114-20)
  • Perinpanayagam v. TFSA Processing Unit and the Attorney General of Canada (2020 FC 1111)
  • Insurance Institute of Ontario v. The Minister of National Revenue (2020 TCC 69)
  • Lagace v. Her Majesty the Queen (2019 TCC 249)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Tax Law (2025)
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, Goodmans LLP Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Newsletter Editor, Taxation Law Section Executive (2024 – 2025)
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto Young Practitioners Group, Steering Committee
  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Advocacy and Policy Committee (2023- 2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Member-at-Large, Tax Litigation Practice Group (2023 – 2024)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Member-at-Large, Taxation Law Section Executive (2023 – 2024)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Young Advocates Standing Committee
  • Ontario Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Member
  • University of Toronto, Master of Forensic Accounting Program, Expert Witness
    Moot Court
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Ottawa Young Practitioners Group, past steering committee member
Community Involvement
  • Pro Bono Students Canada, past Tax Advocacy Project Coordinator

Michael Ding is an Associate in the Tax Group at WeirFoulds LLP with a practice that focuses on various areas of domestic and international taxation planning, advice, and dispute resolution.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Michael practised as Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Crown before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Michael has experience in advising on various tax and dispute resolution issues.

Michael received his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and his Honours Business Administration degree from Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Following law school, Michael served as a judicial law clerk at the Tax Court of Canada.

When he’s not practising law, Michael enjoys skiing, scuba diving and cheering on the Toronto Raptors.

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Experience
  • Triskelion Projects International Inc. v. Her Majesty the Queen (2022 TCC 63)
  • Robert Mandel et al. v. 1909975 Ontario Inc. et al., (2020 ONSC 5343 (Commercial List), affirmed by 2021 ONCA 844)
  • Minister of National Revenue v. Coinsquare Ltd. (T-1114-20)
  • Perinpanayagam v. TFSA Processing Unit and the Attorney General of Canada (2020 FC 1111)
  • Insurance Institute of Ontario v. The Minister of National Revenue (2020 TCC 69)
  • Lagace v. Her Majesty the Queen (2019 TCC 249)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Tax Law (2025)
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, Goodmans LLP Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Newsletter Editor, Taxation Law Section Executive (2024 – 2025)
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto Young Practitioners Group, Steering Committee
  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Advocacy and Policy Committee (2023- 2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Member-at-Large, Tax Litigation Practice Group (2023 – 2024)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Member-at-Large, Taxation Law Section Executive (2023 – 2024)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Young Advocates Standing Committee
  • Ontario Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Member
  • University of Toronto, Master of Forensic Accounting Program, Expert Witness
    Moot Court
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Ottawa Young Practitioners Group, past steering committee member
  • Triskelion Projects International Inc. v. Her Majesty the Queen (2022 TCC 63)
  • Robert Mandel et al. v. 1909975 Ontario Inc. et al., (2020 ONSC 5343 (Commercial List), affirmed by 2021 ONCA 844)
  • Minister of National Revenue v. Coinsquare Ltd. (T-1114-20)
  • Perinpanayagam v. TFSA Processing Unit and the Attorney General of Canada (2020 FC 1111)
  • Insurance Institute of Ontario v. The Minister of National Revenue (2020 TCC 69)
  • Lagace v. Her Majesty the Queen (2019 TCC 249)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch as an upcoming leading practitioner in Tax Law (2025)
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, Goodmans LLP Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Newsletter Editor, Taxation Law Section Executive (2024 – 2025)
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto Young Practitioners Group, Steering Committee
  • Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Advocacy and Policy Committee (2023- 2025)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Member-at-Large, Tax Litigation Practice Group (2023 – 2024)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Member-at-Large, Taxation Law Section Executive (2023 – 2024)
  • The Advocates’ Society, Young Advocates Standing Committee
  • Ontario Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Member
  • University of Toronto, Master of Forensic Accounting Program, Expert Witness
    Moot Court
  • Canadian Tax Foundation, Ottawa Young Practitioners Group, past steering committee member
Community Involvement
  • Pro Bono Students Canada, past Tax Advocacy Project Coordinator
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario, 2018
Education
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D., 2017 (Taxation Law Stream)
  • University of Western Ontario – Ivey Business School, Honours Business Administration (H.B.A.), 2014
  • Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) – In-Depth Tax Program, Year 1
Languages
  • English
  • Mandarin
  • French (working proficiency)
Upcoming Event
May 26 2025
  • Webinar

Update on CRA Audits – Ontario Bar Association

Tax Associate Michael Ding will serve as the Program Chair for Updates on CRA Audits, a webinar that will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association Tax Law Section, on Monday, May 26, 2025.

  • Speakers: Michael Ding
Speaking Engagements
  • Chair, “Updates on CRA Audits”, Ontario Bar Association, Online, May 26, 2025
  • Speaker, “Navigating Current Legal and Regulatory Issues”, PM Springfest 2025, Toronto, ON, April 24, 2025
  • Speaker, “CRA Audit/Dispute Resolution”, Toronto Young Practitioners Group Meeting, Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto, ON, April 23, 2025
  • Speaker, “Budget 2024 – Select Measures All GTAAFN Members Need to Know”, GTA Accountants & GTA Finance Network, Online May 16, 2024
  • Speaker, “Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers”, PM Springfest 2024, Toronto, ON, May 9, 2024
  • Speaker, “Navigating Global Tax Landscapes”, Toronto Region Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Toronto, Online, April 16, 2024
  • Chair, “The Current State of CRA Audits”, Ontario Bar Association Tax Law Program, Online, March 5, 2024
  • Speaker, “Roundtable with CRA & Finance: New GAAR & Mandatory Disclosure Rules”, Toronto Young Practitioners Group Meeting, Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto, ON, February 21, 2024
  • Panelist, “The Expanded GAAR and Mandatory Disclosure Rules”, The Estate Planning Council of Toronto Tax Update, Toronto, ON, December 5, 2023
  • Moderator, Toronto Young Practitioners Group Meeting, Canadian Tax Foundation, Toronto, ON, October 10, 2023
  • Instructor, “2023 Federal Budget Update: Key Measures Impacting Canadian Taxpayers”, GTA Accountants & GTA Finance Network, Online, May 25, 2023
  • Moderator, “Communicating with Clients Workshop”, Toronto Young Practitioner Steering Committee, Canadian Tax Foundation, February 23, 2023
  • Instructor, “Preparing for a Flipping Tax Dispute”, GTA Accountants & GTA Finance Network, January 19, 2023
  • Speaker, “Bad Facts Make Bad Law? A Reviews of Deans Knight“, Canadian Tax Foundation YP Committee, December 14, 2022
  • Presenter, “Take Your Client to (Tax) Court – Navigating the Informal Procedure Process”, GTAAFN, Virtual, November 9, 2022
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