Tax
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January 02, 2026
Court finds CRA officer made reviewable decision in denying $880K refund
The Federal Court has found that an officer of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made an unreasonable decision concerning a request for refund of a garnishment amount totalling nearly $880,000.
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December 24, 2025
Law360 Canada is taking a publishing break and will be back Jan. 2
Law360 Canada will be on a publishing hiatus from Dec. 25, 2025, to Jan. 2, 2026. We wish you a happy holiday and all the best for the new year.
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December 24, 2025
The voluntary disclosure landscape in Canada and the U.S.: A comparative guide for tax lawyers
Due diligence processes, throughout the course of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, often uncover past tax reporting errors or unpaid taxes, which should be resolved either pre- or post-closing. U.S. purchasers acquiring Canadian businesses, and vice versa, may discover that the target company has not remitted certain taxes as required under local law, creating exposure to liability and penalties.
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December 23, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal orders Shopify to preserve seller data pending CRA appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a preservation order requiring Shopify Inc. to retain certain seller data, pending an appeal concerning the CRA’s effort to compel the e-commerce platform to disclose seller information for tax compliance purposes.
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December 19, 2025
Stikeman Elliott adds 6 new associates in Montreal
Stikeman Elliott LLP has added six first-year associates to its Montreal office following their recent call to the Quebec bar, the firm announced.
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December 18, 2025
Torys announces new partners and counsel for 2026
Torys LLP has promoted seven lawyers to partner and four lawyers to counsel, the firm has announced.
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December 17, 2025
Foreign tax credits: Practical considerations for compliance
Income that is earned abroad by Canadian residents — whether it’s through employment, investments, or business activities — is typically taxed in the country in which it was earned. Canadians will also be taxed on their global income.
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December 15, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal calls out CRA for pattern of inadequate reasons in relief decisions
The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision denying a taxpayer permission to file late tax returns and preventing the taxpayer from obtaining a refund, ruling that the agency failed to provide an adequate explanation for its refusal.
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December 15, 2025
McInnes Cooper to admit 5 partners in 2026
McInnes Cooper will welcome five lawyers to its partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026: Sean Corcoran, Melanie Gillis, Paige McInnis, Parker Menzies and Kyle Peck, the firm announced.
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December 15, 2025
DS Lawyers is now Prelia
DS Lawyers has adopted a new name, Prelia, as the first phase of its international rebranding, the firm announced.