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For a purchaser acquiring real property for the purposes of carrying on a business, the choice of the acquisition vehicle is usually driven by income tax considerations.

The Government of Canada has released proposed regulations (Draft Regulations) to the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (Act) for public consultation.

With federal nominations in full swing for the 2015 election, requests for political contributions have increased significantly.

A key value in any free and democratic society is the principle that no one is above the law. In democracies, even the government can be required by the Courts to pay compensation to persons harmed by negligent or intentional government actions.

Bill C-15 is in the early stages of the legislative process – the second reading of the bill commenced on February 17, 2021 in the House of Commons.

On October 29, 2018, the Government of British Columbia introduced Bill 54, the proposed Lobbyists Registration Amendment Act, as part of its commitment to reform the province's lobbying rules and enhance transparency of lobbying practices.

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (the "Minister") announced on December 17, 2020 that Fisheries and Oceans Canada ("DFO") will begin phasing out existing salmon farms in the Discovery Islands area.

Municipal Council members may not vote on or discuss a matter in which they have a conflict of interest.

In July 2025, the Canadian, Australian and United Kingdom governments jointly released an optional international reporting template and guidance related to modern slavery, forced labour and child labour.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans recently proposed Bill C-45, the Fisheries Act, 2007 (New FA). It is designed to revoke and replace the 138-year old Fisheries Act, modernize the way fisheries are managed, protect aquatic ecosystems and ensure the long-term sustainability of Canadian fisheries.

On October 31, 2025, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the "MECP") announced the Province's intention to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (the "Agency") through forthcoming legislation.

The Supreme Court of Canada has finally weighed-in and decided that the Ontario government was within its rights to make those changes in Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General).

On Thursday November 18, the Ontario Minister of Finance, Hon. Dwight Duncan, released the much anticipated Fall Economic Statement and Fiscal Update (the Update) as required by statute.

On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he is stepping down as Prime Minister of Canada and Liberal Party leader.

The Governments of Ontario and Quebec announced on May 20, 2011 that they have signed the new multi-jurisdictional agreement with respect to the regulation of pension plans that has been the subject of negotiation and drafting for a number of years.

On October 30, 2021, Heather Stefanson was elected the new leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba (the Party), following the results of the Party's leadership election.

One of the "Canadian" stories at the recent Copenhagen Climate Change Summit was the constant attempt by the Governments of Quebec and Ontario and the Mayor of Toronto to distance themselves from the position of the Federal Government.