Canada’s top 10 trusted brands
September 23, 2016
Word of mouth advertising is a powerful thing. Data from Nielsen finds that 92 percent of consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all form of advertising. A key […]
Ottawa business advisors: join us on October 4
September 22, 2016
Are you an accountant, wealth advisor, insurance agent or other advisor whose clients sometimes have legal questions? LaBarge Weinstein is happy to give a legal overview to advisors so that […]
PEI HST rate to increase on October 1
September 21, 2016
On October 1, 2016, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Prince Edward Island will increase by one percent to 15 percent. The increase was announced in the annual budget speech […]
Marijuana Inc.: Debbie Weinstein featured in new Canadian Lawyer article
September 7, 2016
The business landscape in Canada is about to change, and it’s all because of a plant. A new article called “Marijuana Inc.” by Canadian Lawyer’s Yamri Taddese explores how the […]
Alberta Securities Commission implements prospectus exemption for startups
August 22, 2016
The Alberta Securities Commission (the “ASC”) implemented new rules designed to facilitate start-up businesses in Alberta to raise capital through the issuance of certain securities. The new ASC Rule 45-517 […]
Capital Gains Exemption on the Sale of Qualifying Small Business Corporation’s Shares
August 12, 2016
The lifetime capital gains exemption is indexed to inflation. Effective January 1, 2016, the exemption limit is $824,176 for sales of qualifying small business corporation shares. As a result, every […]
