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Maximize your organization’s resources: practical tips for process improvements

Practical tips to improve a process within your organization.

Canada Revenue Agency sets out new policy for GST/HST-related voluntary disclosure

We review the key changes from the previous version of the policy and how it could affect taxpayers.

Stability AI successfully defends Getty Images’ U.K. copyright infringement claim

The U.K. High Court has ruled that a generative AI tool that creates high-quality images from text descriptions, is not an “infringing article”.

Federal budget briefing 2025

Budget 2025 includes modest tax proposals for businesses and individuals, plus long-awaited amendments to the transfer pricing regime.

Alberta Energy Regulator finds Athabasca River Basin is not a ‘person’

A recent decision provides insights into an Alberta regulator’s treatment of natural features.

Minority investor rights: striking the right balance

Admitting a minority investor requires discussing protective rights in the company’s governance agreements to balance control and flexibility.

Moving fast and building things

The Ontario government is seeking feedback on a range of initiatives with the goal of speeding up the building of housing and infrastructure.

Saskatchewan franchise legislation coming into force June 30, 2026

Franchisors should prepare their franchise disclosure documents to ensure a smooth transition.

Determining fair market value in Canadian management equity repurchases

We explore management equity repurchases, valuation approaches, corporate governance considerations and the implications for management and sponsors.

Key competition law considerations when transferring portfolio businesses to continuation vehicles

Transferring a portfolio business to a continuation vehicle may be subject to mandatory notification under the Competition Act.