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Think Twice Before Using an LLC in Canada

October 31, 2013

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

This posting was authored by Cheryl Teron a Partner in the Vancouver Office of Miller Thomson LLP and Stephen Rukavina an Associate in the Vancouver Office of Miller Thomson LLP Introduction A limited liability company (“LLC”) is a common type […]

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Goods and Services Tax: An Overview for Non-Residents

September 27, 2013

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

This posting was authored by Cheryl Teron a Partner in the Vancouver Office of Miller Thomson LLP and Stephen Rukavina an Associate in the Vancouver Office of Miller Thomson LLP The Basics The goods and services tax (GST) is a value-added […]

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Regulation 105 and Waivers

August 30, 2013

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

This posting was authored by Graham Purse, an Associate in the Regina office of Miller Thomson LLP. General Every person paying to a non-resident person a fee, commission, or other amount in respect of services rendered in Canada must withhold 15% […]

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No Consolidated Taxation of Corporate Groups in Canada

May 22, 2013

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

No Consolidated Taxation of Corporate Groups in CanadaThis posting was authored by Crystal Taylora Partner in the Saskatoon Office ofMiller Thomson LLP Canada does not have a formal system of corporate group taxation like the United States and other jurisdictions. […]

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What is a “Self-propelled Implement of Husbandry”?

April 29, 2013

MT Insurance Law Blog

There is a new Superior Court decision answering the question of whether a particular uninsured all-terrain vehicle was required to be insured at the time of a motor vehicle accident. Although much of the decision is based on the facts […]

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Farm Fixtures: A Saskatchewan Perspective

March 25, 2013 | David G. Gerecke, Q.C., Kit McGuinness

The Food Web: Canadian Agribusiness and Food Law

Our February 28th blog post (“Farm Fixtures: Feed Bunks, Portable Cattle Squeezes, Feedmills and Granaries”) provided an excellent overview of the law surrounding farm fixtures in Canada. This post intends to build on it by offering perspective from one of […]

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Canadian Thin Capitalization Regime

January 11, 2013

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

This posting was authored by Lyne M. Gaulin and John M. Campbell Miller Thomson LLP Existing Canadian Thin Cap Regime The existing Canadian thin cap regime protects the Canadian tax base from excessive interest deductions by limiting the amount of […]

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Right to Work Legislation in Parliament

December 11, 2012 | Gerald D. Chipeur, KC

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

Has right to work legislation been introduced in Parliament? Not yet. However, the seed has been planted. In the fall of 2012, Mr. Pierre Poilievre, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, issued a public letter expressing the view […]

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Conflicts of Interest: Avoiding Sticky Situations

December 6, 2012 | Valerie Dixon

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

As Toronto Mayor Rob Ford discovered the hard way, sometimes a conflict of interest is the end of the road (well, maybe). While Mayor Ford’s troubles didn’t relate to employment – he was found to have breached the Ontario Municipal […]

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The defense of laches in grievance arbitration – The one who drags its feet may lose its right!

November 27, 2012

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

Author: Béatrice Arronis We have all been told at least once, “Sorry, you’re too late”. What if it was your turn to say it? It is well known that in the context of grievance arbitration, both unions and employers must […]

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