Federal Corporations to Begin Tracking Individuals with “Significant Control”
February 15, 2019
A law which received Royal Assent December 13, 2018 will increase reporting obligations of corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (or CBCA). Effective June 13, 2019, non-public CBCA […]
22 Years & Still Going Strong: Happy Anniversary LaBarge Weinstein
February 1, 2019
It’s been 22 years since Paul LaBarge, Debbie Weinstein, Randy Taylor, and Lawrence Weinstein left a big law firm to branch out on their own. From day one, LaBarge Weinstein […]
Lifetime capital gains exemption increased as of January 1, 2019
December 21, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019, the lifetime capital gains exemption will increase to $866,912. As a result, every Canadian resident individual who disposes of qualifying small business corporation shares in 2019 […]
Legislative Changes Regarding Political Activities of Charities
September 26, 2018
Back in mid-August, the Government of Canada announced its intention to amend the Income Tax Act to implement changes with regards to the political activities of charities. The proposed changes would allow […]
2019 Employment Insurance Premium Rate Change
September 13, 2018
With Canadian unemployment near a 40-year low, the Minister of Finance just announced the lowest EI premium rate since 1980. In 2019, the employee EI premium will be $1.62 per […]
LaBarge Weinstein Named Top Corporate Law Boutique
September 4, 2018
Once again, LaBarge Weinstein was honoured to be named as one of Canada’s top 10 corporate law boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Canadian Lawyer selected Canada’s top corporate law boutiques […]
