Fiscal Forum 2024 (Virtual) (LEG00156)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

7.25 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

Please note that this course is only open to Justice Canada Legal Professionals.

The Fiscal Forum is an annual training event organized by the Tax Law Services Portfolio. It offers a chance for tax practitioners from the TLSP and from all regions to learn and exchange ideas about important tax law issues. This year, our target audience is “mid-career tax counsel” but anyone with an interest in the featured topics is welcome.

Sessions are available online via Zoom with simultaneous interpretation. Once registered, you will receive and calendar invitation with the meeting details.

Program:

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1:15pm – 4:30pm (EST)

• Remarks by the Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax Law Services Portfolio
• Surplus Stripping: A Brief History and Recent Developments
• Canada’s International Taxation System
• The Open Court Principle
• Caselaw Review

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 1:30pm – 4:30pm (EST)

• A Conversation with Lucie Lamarre, former Associate Chief Justice of the TCC
• What Everyone Needs to Know about GAAR
• Recent Legislative Developments in Tax

Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:25am – 12:15pm (EST)

• Discussion on Career Perspectives for Tax Lawyers

Registration deadline: November 8, 2024.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

Accreditation will be sought from law societies after the event, and a summary will be sent to all participants.