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New Speculation Tax in British Columbia
In its 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability in British Columbia, the provincial government plans to introduce a new speculation tax on residential property, as part ... Continued
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In its 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability in British Columbia, the provincial government plans to introduce a new speculation tax on residential property, as part ... Continued
In an effort to close information gaps, increase transparency and strengthen enforcement in the real estate sector, the Province announced today that it will require ... Continued
In its fiscal plan for 2018/2019 announced this afternoon, the British Columbia Government has announced a 30 point plan for a “Fairer Housing Market”. The ... Continued
In addition to the changes resulting from the release of the BC Budget, the City of Vancouver recently implemented an annual tax on empty or ... Continued
As a part of the 2018 Budget, the Provincial Government has unveiled a 30-Point Plan for a Fairer Housing Market which include certain initiatives the ... Continued
The increasing use of condos for short-term rentals has been a controversial issue for many living in strata developments in British Columbia. Noise, mess ... Continued
Edited by Samantha Ip In the recent decision of Taylor v Co-operators General Insurance Company, 2017 ABQB 705, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench was ... Continued
After months of speculation, B.C.’s Attorney General introduced changes to the province’s motor vehicle tort system. The main changes include: A $5,500 cap on minor ... Continued
Generally, a solicitor who accepts instructions to draft a will owes a legal duty of care to an intended beneficiary under that will. This duty ... Continued
Previously, in May of 2016, our firm discussed the decision of Cowper-Smith v Morgan, 2016 BCCA 200 [Cowper-Smith], which signaled a return to a stringent ... Continued
Many privately owned businesses have more than one owner. This can be beneficial to a business, but it also poses its own problems. Sometimes one ... Continued
In the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Tree-Techol Tree Technology v. VIA Rail Canada Inc., 2017 ONCA 876 , the court considered whether ... Continued