Episode 9: Business Travellers between Canada and the US: A Fifth Protocol Treaty Update

Release date: November 17, 2009
Running time: 08:33 minutes
Travelling between Canada and the US can be taxing — literally. This PwC podcast highlights the recent Canada-US Treaty changes that will impact the taxation of cross-border employment.
Contact: Diane Akelaitis or Candace Kroeker
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Episode 8: Promoting the Tax Agenda to Key Stakeholders and Executives of the Company

Release date: November 9, 2009
Running time: 07:27 minutes
Getting your stakeholders and decision makers to buy into the value of tax can be daunting. PwC can assist you in bringing tax higher up on the corporate agenda.
Contact: John Gotts
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Episode 7: Harmonization -- An Interview with Audrey Diamant

Release date: October 29, 2009
Running time: 08:57 minutes
Effective July 1, 2010, Ontario and BC will implement the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). On October 14, 2009, the proposed transitional rules were released for both provinces. PwC’s Audrey Diamant discusses the harmonization process and the transitional provisions for both Ontario and BC.
Contact: Audrey Diamant
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Episode 6: Making Technology Investments for the Tax Function

Release date: September 24, 2009
Running time: 07:18 minutes
Did you know that technology is generally underutilized in the tax function? Understanding the application of existing technology and investment in new technology is key to enhancing your tax function. Let PwC help.
Contact: John Gotts
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Episode 5: Canadian Export Controls: What They Are and Why You Need to know About Them

Release date: August 28, 2009
Running time: 06:18 minutes
Controls over the export of goods and technologies out of Canada may impact many industries including manufacturing, technology and software, pharmaceuticals, research etc. Noncompliance can be harsh and includes fines, civil and criminal sanctions or the closure of operations.
Contact: Michael Stark
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Episode 4: Going Green Incentives

Release date: June 30, 2009
Running time: 06:22 minutes
“Going green” challenges many businesses but is worth pursuing financially. Learn about various environmental incentives (provincial and federal) that will benefit your organization.
Contact: Lana Paton or Wendy Potomski
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Episode 3: Ontario Sales Tax Harmonization

Release date: June 9, 2009
Running time: 06:30 minutes
Ontario’s plan to harmonize federal and provincial sales taxes by July 1, 2010 presents a range of implications for different industries and businesses. Are you prepared?
Contact: Brian Wurts
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Episode 2: CRA announces major changes in T106 reporting

Release date: June 2, 2009
Running time: 06:29 minutes
The CRA’s newly revised T106 form puts the onus on taxpayers to provide more detail regarding financial instruments and derivative transactions. PwC will help you simplify the process.
Contact: Emma Purdy
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Episode 1: Quebec Proposals on Aggressive Tax Planning

Release date: March 26, 2009
Running time: 06:29 minutes
The Quebec government proposes a new approach to “aggressive tax planning.” Find out how these proposals may impact your business.
Contact: Pierre Bourgeois
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