The potential impact of proposed private corporation tax changes
The landscape could change when it comes to tax planning for private corporations, and now’s the time to start preparing. On Friday, Cathie Brayley, Richard ... Continued
Clark Wilson assists Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with three land purchases
We are honoured to act for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in the acquisition of three strategic industrial-zoned properties in Richmond and Coquitlam. Sarah Jones ... Continued
Navigating the Proposed Legislative Tax Changes
Yesterday morning, Cathie Brayley and Richard Weiland presented to Stodt Hansen Wealth Management and their guests on navigating the proposed legislative tax changes. They addressed ... Continued
Taxation of Private Companies: The Future of Surplus Stripping
On July 18th the Liberal Government introduced a consultation paper, “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations” (the “Paper”). The Paper addressed issues relating to income sprinkling, ... Continued
The (Not So) Simple Contract: Mental Capacity & The Act of Marriage
Emily Clough and Michael Larsen recently presented their paper “The (Not So) Simple Contract: Mental Capacity & The Act of Marriage” at the Canadian Elder ... Continued
More money in strata corporations’ pockets
A Hallowe’en treat for strata corporations. On October 31, 2017, the BC Court of Appeal rendered a very significant decision. The Court ruled that a ... Continued
Conflicts for Arbitrators and Mediators
How far must an arbitrator go in disclosing a potential conflict of interest? The B.C. Supreme Court answered this question in Atlantic Industries Limited v. ... Continued
Clark Wilson represents MST in $480 million acquisition of Jericho Lands
We are honoured to act for MST Development Corporation, which is the development corporation for the partnership between Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh ... Continued
Passive Investment Income
On July 18th the Liberal Government introduced a consultation paper, “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations” (the “Paper”). The Paper addressed issues relating to income sprinkling, ... Continued
Tax Group comments on Federal Government announcement of October 16, 2017
On July 18th the Liberal Government issued a consultation paper “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations” (the “Paper”). Our previous posts comment on various aspects of ... Continued
Warm welcome to Athar Malik, the newest member of our IP group
Trademarks, copyrights and other related intellectual property (IP) are increasingly critical to competing in an international market. Procuring, protecting and enforcing IP in a global ... Continued
Business Owners & Tax: Tax Reform Impact
Over 2016 and 2017, business owners have been affected by the tax changes proposed by the federal government. Our Tax group has been at the ... Continued