Canadian surtax relief: Remission of surtaxes on certain goods from China
Introduction As of October 1, 2024 Canada began to impose a 100% surtax on all electric vehicles originating from China. As of October 22, 2024, Canada imposed a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum goods originating in China. […]
Distributing dividends to members? Your non-profit’s tax-exempt status may be at risk
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) reminds certain non-profit organizations (“NPOs”) that distributing funds received by them as taxable dividends will jeopardize their tax-exempt status. In CRA View 2018-0776681E5 (dated March 30, 2023) (“CRA View”), the CRA clarified the tax implications […]
Alberta Court of Appeal reduces damage award to account for insured’s actual loss
Introduction In Shelter Canadian Properties Limited v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ABCA 74, the Alberta Court of Appeal reduced an indemnity payment for loss of rental income to account for the increase in the net rental income of […]
Alberta Court of Appeal resolves policy ambiguity in favour of insured
Introduction In 2102908 Alberta Ltd v Intact Insurance Company, 2023 ABCA 34, the Alberta Court of Appeal resolved an issue pertaining to ambiguous policy provisions in favour of the insured party. This decision highlights the importance for insurers to avoid […]