Tax
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April 22, 2024
SCC’s spring session features weighty constitutional & admin law appeals but case volume is light
Constitutional and administrative law cases dominate at the Supreme Court of Canada this spring, with the handful of appeals to be heard involving class actions, standard of review, the honour of the Crown and the right to vote.
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April 22, 2024
CBSA announces delay in launch of new trade management system
A potential strike by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers will delay the launch of its CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, according to an agency update.
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April 19, 2024
Tax lawyers sound alarm about enhanced CRA powers in federal budget
Some tax lawyers are warning that enhanced enforcement rules proposed for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in this week’s federal budget could erode taxpayer protections and lead to more litigation and higher costs.
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April 19, 2024
Underused housing tax to generate estimated $694M, says Parliamentary Budget Officer
The underused housing tax (UHT) will generate an estimated $693.9 million in revenue between the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2027-28, according to a legislative costing note published by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).
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April 19, 2024
Domestic steel producers welcome new CBSA market watch unit aimed at protecting Canadian industry
Canadian steel producers have welcomed the federal budget announcement of a dedicated market watch unit to monitor unfair trade practices and update trade remedy measures annually.
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April 18, 2024
The multi-disciplinary lawyer: Why legal expertise isn’t enough
The conventional notion of what makes a successful, valuable lawyer has and continues to undergo a transformation. While it is still important to have legal expertise, this has become just the starting point for the profession as a whole and is in no way guaranteed a successful representation of clients and the community.
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April 18, 2024
Trade tribunal reverses border services agency’s imposition of anti-dumping duties
On Jan. 5, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) granted Sucro Can Sourcing LLC’s (Sucro Can) appeal against a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) enforcement action, which imposed anti-dumping duties on imported shipments of Brazilian sugar that were transshipped through a foreign trade zone (FTZ) located in the United States.
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April 17, 2024
Digital solutions through an Indigenous lens | Lawrence Lewis
In a world where digital transformation shapes every aspect of our lives, the narrative of technological advancement often overlooks the diverse needs and voices of Indigenous communities. But creating digital solutions through an Indigenous lens — combining traditional values through innovative pathways — gives rise to progressive structures that honour cultural significance.
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April 16, 2024
Legal aid funding, auto theft crack down and redistribution of judgeships feature in federal budget
Funding for legal aid to reduce court delays; redistributing “unused” Alberta unified family court posts to other superior courts; and creating new offences and harsher penalties for auto theft are among dozens of justice-related measures proposed in the latest federal budget, which the minority Liberal government says aims to enhance the affordability of shelter, groceries, internet and other necessities for Canadians.
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April 16, 2024
Budget 2024 tax initiatives to play a key role in Ottawa’s effort to boost housing, economy
In a sweeping 2024 budget that targets increased housing, lower living costs, small-business support and greater economic growth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is also taking tax measures to help offset a projected $40 billion deficit for 2023-24 and a rising federal debt estimated to reach $1.37 trillion by 2029.