Pulse
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November 22, 2024
More audit powers to CRA? Combatting ITC fraud without turning taxpayers into villains
The 2024 Federal Budget introduces important tax proposals that amend the Income Tax Act and strengthen the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) audit and compliance powers. The additional powers could be vital for enhancing tax collection and curbing GST/HST fraud, including Carousel fraud, which exploits cross-border trade to falsely claim Input Tax Credits (ITC), and Accommodation Invoice fraud, involving bogus invoices for fictitious transactions.
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November 21, 2024
2 new associates join Davies Howe LLP
Recent news releases from Davies Howe LLP announced the addition of Lauren Cho and Nikolas Koschany as associates.
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November 21, 2024
Former judge joins KPMG Law as Of Counsel
A recent news release from KPMG Law LLP announced the addition of Patrick J. Boyle as bilingual Of Counsel in the firm’s tax law and tax litigation & dispute resolution practices.
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November 21, 2024
Addressing AI bias and discrimination: A critical path to responsible AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, the imperative to address AI bias and discrimination has never been more critical. These issues pose significant risks to privacy, human rights and the equitable application of technology across society. This article explores the risks associated with AI bias and discrimination, outlines best practices for mitigating these biases and examines regulatory expectations in line with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s (OPC) principles and existing legislation.
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November 20, 2024
New director of professional resources joins Hicks Morley
A recent news release from Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP announced the addition of Cheryl Biehler as the firm’s new director of professional resources in Toronto.
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November 20, 2024
3 associates join Thornton Grout Finnigan
Recent news releases from Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP announced the addition of Andrew Nesbitt, Shurabi Srikaruna and Daniel Alievsky as associates in the firm’s restructuring and litigation practice groups.
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November 20, 2024
I surrender, version #2 | Gary Joseph
I write again about a family law phenomenon: The nasty accusatory letter.
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November 20, 2024
Trauma, intrusive thoughts and lawyering | Harjot Atwal
“Magic happens when you don't give up even though you want to. The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart.” — J. M. Storm
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November 20, 2024
Lazy, malingering or needy? | Courtney Mulqueen
The distinction between laziness and a mental health issue that leaves someone struggling to function can be lost on many people.
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November 19, 2024
Public has low confidence in criminal courts; believes politics influences SCC appointments: poll
If public confidence is a litmus test for the health of the justice system, a new national poll suggests Canada’s courts have room to improve.