Advisors Beware – New Notifiable Transactions Released
Effective November 1, 2023, the Minister of National Revenue has designated five notifiable transactions: Straddle loss creation transactions using a partnership; Avoidance of deemed disposal of trust property; Manipulation of […]
The Expanded Mandatory Disclosure Rules: An In-Depth Discussion
The expanded mandatory disclosure rules that came into effect on June 22, 2023 capture a broad range of business transactions and impose reporting obligations on taxpayers, advisors, and promoters alike.[1] These […]
Knock Knock – Underused Housing Tax Filings Due October 31, 2023
The administrative extension to file the Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) return and pay the UHT expires on October 31, 2023. After this date, registered owners (other than excluded owners) of […]
WeirFoulds Represents Orford Mining in Closing of Multiple Transactions
WeirFoulds congratulates Orford Mining Corp. (“Orford Mining”) on its successful financing activities during the summer 2023. These included a non-brokered private placement of critical minerals flow-through units, flow-through units, and […]
So, an Employee Wants to Work Remotely in Canada, eh?
A number of issues can arise if an employee of a non-Canadian employer comes to Canada to work remotely. Unless the employee is seconded to a Canadian affiliate of the […]
Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2023-2024 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2023-2024 term. Philip Cho, Partner, has been elected to […]
WeirFoulds Partner Megan Mah joins Daniel Wong on the FACL Board of Directors
We’re pleased to announce that WeirFoulds Partner Megan Mah has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL). Megan joins WeirFoulds Partner Daniel […]
WeirFoulds associate Michael Ding appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Tax Litigation Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that tax associate Michael Ding has been appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Tax Litigation Practice Group. Over the years, Michael has been actively involved with […]
Communicating with Clients Workshop – Canadian Tax Foundation
Tax associate Michael Ding will moderate the Communicating with Clients Workshop being hosted by the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Toronto Young Practitioner Steering Committee on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The workshop […]
WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda Main elected to Canadian Tax Foundation’s Board of Governors
WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda (Lucy) Main has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF). As a member of the Board, Lucy will be responsible for […]
Update on Those Damn Flipping Rules
The August 9, 2022 draft amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) include provisions to give effect to the residential property flipping rule first introduced in Budget 2022. If enacted […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Cassie Chaloux and Michael Ding
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Cassie Chaloux – Construction Cassie is an associate in our Construction Law Practice Group. Prior […]
WeirFoulds represents Massey Capital in deal to acquire SMS Machine Tools Limited
On April 4, 2022, it was announced that Massey Capital, a private investment firm, closed a deal to acquire SMS Machine Tools Limited (“SMS”), an industry-leading distributor and servicer of […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main to its Wills, Trusts and Estates Group
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main has joined the firm as a Partner and Co-Chair of our Wills, Trusts and Estates Group. Lucy has been repeatedly […]
WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement
On January 26, 2021, Psyence Group Inc. (“Psyence”) (CSE: PSYG) announced that its common shares would begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Psyence listed after completing a reverse take-over […]