Canada
Investment | 5 Apr 17
High hopes for marijuana ETF launch
A ‘Marijuana ETF’ has been launched to track the performance of firms producing or selling the drug, following a boom in its trade across Canada and the US.
North America | 31 Mar 17
Canada Revenue Agency warns tax protesters after arrests
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued a warning to residents using tax protester schemes to argue that they don’t need to pay tax after it executed three search warrants with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
North America | 7 Mar 17
Canada taxman denies amnesty as more IoM schemes uncovered
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has denied it is offering an amnesty to citizens using offshore company structures to avoid paying tax, adding that it is investigating a number of schemes it has uncovered on the Isle of Man.
North America | 6 Mar 17
Canada vows to curb tax dodgers amid KPMG offshore scandal
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to do a “better job” tackling tax evasion and tax avoidance following a high-profile exposé into how wealthy individuals used an Isle of Man-linked offshore scheme to avoid paying C$130m (£79m, $97m, €91m) in taxes.
Aetna Int’l targets expats in Canada with new offices
Aetna International is spearheading an expat push into Canada with plans to unveil a string of new offices across the country.