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Fengate Asset Management has invested $1.31 billion in eStruxture Data Centers to support the expansion of its data centers across Canada. The investment is being made through three funds, including Fengate Infrastructure Fund III, Fengate Infrastructure Fund IV, and LiUNA's Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada. Funding for the investment came from newly-raised capital from a consortium of institutional secondary investors. eStruxture, the largest data center provider in Canada, has 15 locations in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. This partnership aims to advance Canada's digital landscape and provide scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure solutions. [Extracted from the article]

FirstLight Power has completed its acquisition of Hydroméga Services, a renewable developer based in Montreal. This acquisition has doubled FirstLight's development pipeline to 4GW and includes a portfolio of over 2GW of wind, solar, storage, and hydro assets in the US and Canada. Additionally, the deal includes 10 operating hydroelectric facilities, 5 in Québec and 5 in northeastern Ontario. With this acquisition, FirstLight's combined operational capacity in Québec and Ontario now exceeds 200MW. FirstLight is a clean energy producer, developer, and energy storage company that has been owned by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board since 2016. The company aims to support the growing demand for clean energy in the Northeast US, Québec, Ontario, and beyond. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the tax evasion that occur in various forms in British Columbia. It refers to a particular way of tax cheating, in the form of negotiation of contract lawyers and accountants for settling lower fines and penalties with the government in return for handing over their clients. The Canada Revenue Agency has launched a program that allows excuses to the offenders from the investigation and penalties while permitting them to pay their bills.

The acquisition of PS Johnson strengthens the tax firm in Canada and in property tax services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Profiles Canadian tax specialist Michael Cadesky. His work for the world's most affluent taxpayers; Discussion of tax laws in Canada which are constantly changing; His work with corporations in Canada; Advice for the average taxpayer.

This article presents a guide to taxation in Canada in 2010. It discusses the statutory amendments made to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and jurisprudence regarding the concept of beneficial ownership in the country's tax treaties. Developments in Canadian tax laws that are relevant to foreign inbound and outbound direct investment are outlined. A directory of tax firms and consultants operating in Canada is offered. The country's corporate income, capital gains and withholding tax rates are also stated, as well as its interest and royalties from patents and licenses.

The article profiles transfer pricing advisers in Canada. Muris Dujsic is a partner with the transfer pricing group of Deloitte & Touche in Canada with experience in business valuation and evaluation of capital investment projects. Mary Stella Furlin is an international tax partner and the leader of the transfer pricing practice of KPMG in Toronto, Ontario. Janice McCart is a member of the national taxation group in Blake Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office. Her practice is devoted to transfer-pricing planning and international tax.

This article presents legislative developments in international taxation in Canada and features several tax firms and advisers in the country as of September 2005. A review of Canadian tax developments for the past year highlighted three legislative developments: the introduction of a package of draft technical amendments to the Income Tax Act; proposed legislation to provide for a cap on deductibility of losses derived from interest and other expenses; and proposals for the taxation of foreign investment entity participation and of non-resident trusts. Leading tax firms in Canada Davies Ward Philips & Vineberg, Ostler Hoskin & Harcourt, Ernst & Young; and KPMG.

Profiles several tax advisers in Canada. Thomas B. Atkin of McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Jack Bernstein of Aird & Berlis LLP; William J. Bies of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.

The article offers personal finance advice. The performance of investment advisors and consumer debt in western Canada are discussed. Additional topics mentioned include the financial benefits of purchasing a cheaper house that needs remodeling, hiring a tax accountant and being responsible for filing a tax return, and the average amount of debt per city inhabitant.

Focuses on Edmonton tax accountant Brad Severin, who provoked Premier Ralph Klein to declare that his government will pass a law guaranteeing Albertans the lowest taxes in Canada forever. Details on the promise and how it was sparked by Severin's calculations; Political aspects of this promise; Outlook.

Reports that Canadian low income earners and seniors can get free tax advice at the Chinese Cultural Centre, Richmond Office, courtesy of the CGA Assn of BC. What are the income requirements for individuals and for families.

The article reports on the opinion of some tax directors and advisers on the authority and technical expertise of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The (CRA) is regarded similarly as a tough proposition by companies and advisers although, it is acknowledged as technically proficient and staffed by some capable professionals. Tax directors and advisers are respectful of the CRA and are cautious to criticise the authority which as this can have an impact mightily on their working lives. In the income tax rulings branch, the team aims to issue rulings within 60 calendar days, recently this has slipped to an average of 75.

Profiles François Vincent, national leader of the transfer pricing practice of KPMG in Montreal, Quebec. Professional background; Responsibilities she assumed with the Revenue Canada; Educational background.

Profiles lawyer Janice McCart, member of the national tax group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Overview of her transfer pricing practice; Professional background; Educational background.

Profiles Mary Stella Furlin, head of the transfer pricing practice at KPMG in greater Toronto area in Ontario. Professional background; Responsibilities she assumed at the firm; Educational background.