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Luxury tax draft legislation (finally) released: May apply to certain vehicles, aircraft, and boats

March 29, 2022 | Colleen Ma

Tax Notes

On March 11, 2022, the draft legislative proposals relating to the Select Luxury Items Tax Act (the “Act”) were released for public comment. This new luxury tax was first announced in the 2021 Federal Budget, with a detailed backgrounder released […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Limits on Board delegation

March 24, 2022 | Karima Kanani, Michele Szynkaruk

Health Communiqué

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Ontario not-for-profit corporations have three years to transition their governing documents to conform with the ONCA. Our ONCA Fast Facts series explores what is new and […]

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Consultations on mandatory labelling of chemicals in consumer products in Canada – Register by March 25, 2022

March 21, 2022 | Jaclyne Reive

Marketing, Advertising & Product Compliance Communiqué

Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada are inviting interested parties to provide their input on how information on chemical ingredients in certain consumer products should be disclosed. These ongoing national consultations address mandatory labelling for chemicals in consumer […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Audits and review engagements

March 17, 2022 | Karima Kanani, Michele Szynkaruk

Health Communiqué

In October 2021, the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force. Ontario not-for-profit corporations have three years to transition their governing documents to conform with the ONCA. Our ONCA Fast Facts series explores what is new and different in the […]

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Don’t presume your kid will get it: Simard Estate and beneficiary designations

March 15, 2022 | Stephen Hsia

Wealth Matters

This past February, millions of Canadians contributed to their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSPs”). However, few may realize that those hard-earned savings might not go to their chosen beneficiary. The British Columbia Supreme Court decision of Simard v. Simard Estate, […]

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International working group launched to share intelligence on potentially anticompetitive conduct impacting global and domestic supply chains

March 10, 2022 | Eric Dufour, Reema Mahbubani

Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment

The Canadian Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) and its Five Eyes counterparts have formed an international working group to share intelligence on potentially anticompetitive conduct impacting global and domestic supply chains in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand […]

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Federal government announces new policy for investments with Russian ties

March 10, 2022 | Eric Dufour, Reema Mahbubani

Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry has issued a policy statement indicating that: any proposed investment by direct or indirect Russian investors, where “net benefit” clearance is required under the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”) will […]

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Can not-for-profit organizations run a business?

March 10, 2022 | Melissa Timbres

Social Impact Newsletter

One matter that comes up from time to time, and with increasing frequency in the past few years in response to a decrease in available funding, is the extent to which, as a means to generate revenue, non-profit organizations (“NPOs”) […]

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The Societies Amendment Act, 2021: Time to update your operating system

March 10, 2022 | Stephen Hsia

Social Impact Newsletter

Every once in a while, my phone reminds me that it’s time to update its operating system. As I have learned the hard way, ignoring those updates can only cause headaches later. Phones on older operating systems not only miss […]

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Helping the crisis in Ukraine: Be careful making these 4 assumptions

March 10, 2022 | Stephen Hsia

Social Impact Newsletter

Canadians are concerned about the ongoing military conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donors and charities are looking for ways to help – fast. Despite the urge to help quickly, Canadian donors should refresh themselves on the rules of giving […]

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