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Tax Planning Misstep? Ontario Court of Appeal Says No to Rectification

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A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal is a good reminder that courts won’t bail you out just because a tax plan didn’t go as expected. In Pyxis Real Estate Equities Inc. v. Canada, 2025 ONCA 65, the Court made it...more

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Transfer Pricing and Tariffs: Finding Certainty in Trade Uncertainty

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The current administration’s whipsaw of imposed and withdrawn tariffs continues to rattle financial markets and industries across the United States. In New England, annual trade of goods and services with Canada exceeds...more

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High-Net-Worth Investors to Boost Growth in Private Equity: Opportunities, Risks and Other Important Considerations

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Globally, private equity is expected to double its current assets under management (AUM) to US$12 trillion by the end of 2029, driven in large part by private wealth investors, according to new Preqin research....more

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Understanding Tariffs and Strategies for Mitigating Their Impact

In recent months, tariffs have become a significant concern for businesses importing goods, particularly in relation to trade agreements between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, as well as with other countries. The U.S....more

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Tax Court of Canada Denies GST/HST Input Tax Credit Claims in Connection with a Settlement Payment

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In a general procedure hearing that was later moved under the informal procedure rules and rendered on December 17, 2024, the Tax Court of Canada (the “Tax Court”) dismissed 267 O’Connor Limited’s (the “Appellant”) appeal,...more

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Selected US Tax Developments

Canadians who emigrate to the United States or elsewhere face many decisions and considerations associated with departure, but careful tax planning should not be an afterthought. When an individual ceases to be resident in...more

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Prorogation of Parliament and the Proposed Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase

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On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and the prorogation of Parliament until March 24, 2025. At the federal level, prorogation is an act by the Governor General,...more

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Tenants Beware: The Risks of Landlord Tax Liabilities

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A recent ruling from the Tax Court of Canada underscores the significance of tenants verifying their landlords' residency status in adhering to any obligations to withhold taxes in accordance with Part XIII of the Income Tax...more

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Fiscalité internationale : Décisions de la Cour suprême du Canada

La Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a récemment rendu d’importantes décisions dans deux différends qui portaient sur des questions de fiscalité internationale. Dans l’affaire Canada c. Alta Energy Luxembourg S.A.R.L., 2021...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

International Tax Issues at the Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently released two important decisions relating to international tax issues. The SCC provided meaningful guidance on the interpretation of one of Canada’s bilateral tax treaties and the...more

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Income Tax Update from the Supreme Court of Canada: The GAAR Does Not Apply to Treaty Shopping

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The Duke of Westminster Principle Still Lives On for Tax Planning - On November 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision and reasons in Her Majesty the Queen and Alta Energy Luxembourg S.A.R.L., 2021 SCC...more

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Taxpayers Must Pay Interest on Non-Existent Tax Debts

In The Bank of Nova Scotia v The Queen, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) considered how to calculate arrears interest on an audit adjustment that is offset by a loss carryback. ...more

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Compass: Insights And Direction For Employers – Winter 2020

With the start of a new year, in-house counsel and human resources professionals will want to be aware of what’s on the horizon for 2020 and beyond. It’s a good time for employers to take a breath and consider what issues...more

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