Canada-EU Free Trade Deal Applies From September 21

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Last updated 46 hours ago | Wednesday, September 20, 2017

On September 21, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada entered into force provisionally.Read Full Story

Canadian Revenue Dip 'Linked To Tax Planning'

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Last updated 46 hours ago | Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Personal income tax minimization strategies reduced Canada's personal income tax revenues in 2016/17 and dragged total revenues lower, the Government has said.Read Full Story

UK, Canada To Secure FTA Immediately After Brexit

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The UK and Canada will negotiate to extend the EU-Canada free trade agreement, which is to enter into force on September 21, to the UK when it leaves the European Union, it has been agreed.Read Full Story

Trudeau Defends Controversial Tax Proposals

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, September 15, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that no one earning less than CAD150,000 (USD123,154) will be affected by his Government's plan to crack down on tax planning strategies used by private corporations. Read Full Story

Juncker: EU Will Strengthen Trade Agenda

by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels

Friday, September 15, 2017

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said that he wants the EU to strengthen its trade agenda, and that countries are "lining up" at the bloc's door to reach new trade agreements. Read Full Story

Wyden Calls For Strong Response In Canadian Lumber Case

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

Friday, September 15, 2017

Senate Finance Committee Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) has called for the "strong enforcement" of US trade laws at the latest US International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing on Canadian softwood lumber imports.Read Full Story

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