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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, businesses have largely closed on a temporary basis to comply with public health orders across all provinces (though we are now seeing…

Mar 25, 2020

Tax-Effective Charitable Giving: RRSPs and RRIFs, Public Securities and Life Insurance

While the most common method of philanthropic giving is a gift of cash, Canadians should note other options for giving to charity both during their lifetimes and…

Dec 18, 2018

WeirFoulds represents Benefit Partners Inc. in the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation

On November 28, 2018, Benefit Partners Inc. (“Benefit Partners” or “BPI”) announced the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation (TSX-V: PEO). WeirFoulds represented Benefit Partners Inc.…

Sep 29, 2017

Beware: Proposed Tax Changes May Require you to Act Now

In a prior Client Alert, we summarized tax proposals released on July 18th, 2017 that will, if enacted as proposed, significantly change the tax rules for private corporations…

Oct 3, 2016

Toronto Ponders Controversial New Parking Tax to Help Balance City Books

Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate.

Feb 4, 2016

WeirFoulds Represents Honeywell in the Acquisition of COM DEV International’s Space Hardware and Systems Business

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) completed the previously announced acquisition by plan of arrangement of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), a leading satellite and space components provider of switches and multiplexers.

May 3, 2013

2013 Federal Budget – Essentials for the Mining Industry

The federal budget, released on March 21, 2013, contains tax measures specifically affecting the mining industry. Download the PDF to read the full update.

Dec 3, 2012

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

Recent amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have extended the penalty taxes that were initially aimed at TFSAs, to situations where you hold certain types and/or…

Nov 12, 2012

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the…

Oct 18, 2011

Working in Canada: An Overview of Employment Law

Among the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplacein the relationships between management and employee,…

Aug 15, 2011

Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority

Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.

May 1, 2011

Antle and Garron – The Federal Court of Appeal – Focus on the Fundamentals

These Federal Court of Appeal decisions provide welcome direction for those engaged in the planning, implementation and maintenance of trust structures, both domestic and offshore.

Apr 13, 2011

Toronto Entrepreneur Partners with Private Investment Firm

Auxo Management LP (“Auxo”), a privately-held investment firm led by Robert Cherun and Erik Mikkelsen, announced today that it has closed on its first deal: an investment…

Apr 12, 2011

Auxo Management Invests in UCIT Online Security

Auxo Management LP has closed on its first investment in UCIT Online Security.

Jan 10, 2011

CRA gets ahead of the line

The Canada Revenue Agency manages to secure advance collection of disputed corporate income tax debt.

Quiz: Cross-border Acquisitions

A client needs help to close a deal involving the acquisition of shares of an Ontario corporation.

Nov 30, 2010

Mind the tax: Considerations for ex-patriot employees working in Canada

Here are some key issues you should address before making the decision to transfer an employee to work in Canada.

Oct 1, 2010

Canada Revenue Agency Trumps Unsecured Creditors!

In a sleight-of-hand move dexterously played by the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”), it managed to secure advance collection of a disputed corporate income tax debt by obtaining…

Sep 22, 2010

Estate Beneficiaries Beware the Long Arm of Tax Collectors

Where a taxpayer has an outstanding tax debt in respect of which the Canada Revenue Agency is permitted to commence collection actions, one of the steps that the CRA may take is to have a certificate registered in Federal Court.

Nov 17, 2009

Residential Housing – Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property sales.

Residential Rental Properties – Leases, Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property rentals and construction.

Sale or Lease of Goods: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of goods.

Services: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of services.

Nov 10, 2009

Commercial Leases: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting commercial leases.

Non-residential Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting non-residential construction.

Non-residential Real Property Sales: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting non-residential real property sales.

Nov 1, 2009

Looking to the Future — Mediation of Estate Disputes

Anyone who practises in the Estates arena knows how highly charged the issues can get.

Oct 13, 2009

Frye Ruling a Recipe for Litigation

Anyone advising shareholders of private corporations needs to pay heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate.

Oct 1, 2009

Guardianship: What You Need to Know

As medical science has improved, so has the prognosis for many of those who are catastrophically injured.

Sep 1, 2008

Guardianships

As medical science has improved, so has the life expectancy of those who are catastrophically injured. With longer life expectancy has come increased financial need for those who experience these tragedies. Personal injury damage awards have increased commensurate with this new reality. In the result, it is no longer unusual to see damage awards of more than $5 million.

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