Tax
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May 13, 2025
Ontario to make gas tax cuts permanent, cut Highway 407 East tolls
The Ontario government has announced it is permanently cutting the gasoline and fuel tax rates, which it says will save households $115 per year going forward, and has also proposed to remove tolls on the provincially owned portion of Highway 407 from Pickering to Clarington, saying it will save daily commuters up to $7,200 annually.
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May 12, 2025
Immigration should top the new government’s priority list
Until recently, immigration was at the forefront of issues of public concern, but as a result of the actions of President Donald Trump and his threats to the Canadian economy, immigration was not a major concern during the election. Now that a new government has been elected, it will once again have to focus on the crisis in our immigration system.
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May 09, 2025
LSO announces three candidates for treasurer
The Law Society of Ontario has announced that three candidates — Murray Klippenstein, Stephen Rotstein and incumbent Peter Wardle — have been nominated for the role of treasurer, with the election set for June 18.
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May 09, 2025
Problems with CleanBC roadmap
British Columbia’s CleanBC program was initiated in 2018. It has spawned innumerable websites, reports, studies and communiques. In February 2023, it was updated with the Roadmap to 2030 plan.
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May 07, 2025
Alberta court confirms CCAA power to release directors from excise tax liability
Courts have authority under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to release corporate directors from personal liability for unpaid excise taxes, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench has held.
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May 07, 2025
Federal Court rules against taxpayer in voluntary disclosure case
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review of a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision to reject a Quebec clothing wholesaler's voluntary disclosure application due to incomplete documentation.
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May 07, 2025
Alberta municipality’s changes to property tax regime OK, court says
An Alberta court has said that the Town of Canmore’s decision to tweak its property tax regime did not violate the province’s municipal affairs legislation.
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May 06, 2025
ACTS OF BANKRUPTCY - Insolvency - Inability to meet liabilities - Proof of act of bankruptcy
Appeal by appellants against a chambers judge’s decision that most of their disclosed information was not privileged and cross-appeal by respondent to overturn the chambers judge’s finding that the email contained legal advice and to introduce new evidence.
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May 01, 2025
Donor-advised funds: Advantages for philanthropy
Charitable giving is a very personal choice. There are many reasons and ways to give, including which charity will benefit, the purpose and objective of the gift, the source of the gift, the timing of the gift, and even the vehicle to carry out the gift. Every philanthropist is unique and will have an individual way of giving. This article will look at one method of giving: donor-advised funds.
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April 30, 2025
International trade and the rule of law
Much has been written about the economic and political disruption caused by the ever-changing Trump tariff policy. But what are the considerations from a legal perspective?