Update: May 13, 2008
Publications
Tax Memo: Bill C-28 Foreign Affiliate Elections — Approaching Filing Deadline
Companies with foreign affiliates could be affected by a number of generally relieving technical amendments to the foreign affiliate rules that became effective after Bill C-28 received royal assent on December 14, 2007.
Putting IFRS in Motion: Are you on track?
This publication provides readers with an understanding of the background and context behind the decision to adopt IFRS and the key strategic issues they’ll face during the conversion process.
Putting IFRS in motion: The impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on the Canadian forest, paper and packaging industry
This brochure discusses issues that the Canadian forest, paper and packaging sector may face when adopting IFRS and how PwC professionals can help.
Total Tax Contribution survey
The following publication helps businesses, governments and other stakeholders understand the total tax contributions of large enterprises and the tax system’s impact on Canada’s global competitiveness.
Insurance Review, Spring 2008
This issue of Insurance Review discusses two surveys examining key performance indicators (KPIs) in the insurance industry. It also provides information on IFRS and an update on GST developments.
Tax Memo: Withholding Tax on Interest — Welcome Changes for 2008 and Beyond
Withholding tax on interest paid or credited on debts owing to non-residents may be reduced, and in many cases eliminated.
Tax Memo: International Tax Policy — April 2008 Consultation Paper
The Advisory Panel on Canada’s System of International Taxation issued its consultation paper, Enhancing Canada’s International Tax Advantage, on April 25, 2008.
Lending a hand: Tax Guide for Charities
Learn how to decipher complex charity tax law and its effect on your non-profit’s operations and process.
Press Releases
BC mining industry posts strong earnings for 2007: PricewaterhouseCoopers report
The British Columbia mining industry posted strong financial results for 2007, driven by base metals prices and continuing strong global demand.
Canadian business tax system complex and costly, study finds
Canada’s business tax system is complex and costly, challenging the country’s ability to compete internationally, a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers shows.
BC Mining industry financial performance explored on May 13
PricewaterhouseCoopers will hold a news conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 to release the findings of a comprehensive survey on the overall performance of B.C.
Currency issues plague forest and paper industry, but good news coming from southern hemisphere and emerging markets
Currency is one of the biggest issues facing the forest, paper and packaging industry around the world, in particular Canada and Europe.
Look before you buy: sustainability in the forest, paper and packaging industry
Buyers of wood and paper-based products are increasingly concerned about sustainability issues, leading them to consider factors beyond the traditional attributes of price, quality, service and availability.
Forest and paper conference to bring together over 400 industry leaders in Vancouver on May 8
Over 400 CEOs and senior executives, analysts, customers, suppliers and policy makers will meet to discuss the current challenges, emerging opportunities and other industry issues during the PricewaterhouseCoopers 21st Annual Global Forest and Paper Industry Conference on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
New awards promote Voluntary Sector financial reporting excellence
At a time when financial reporting is becoming increasingly important to organizations of all types and sizes, Ontario’s diverse and growing not-for-profit sector must keep up with the trend towards best practices.
Agrium Inc.’s Bruce Waterman named Canada’s CFO of the Year for 2008
Bruce Waterman, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Agrium Inc., has been chosen as Canada’s CFO of the Year for 2008.
Update: April 28, 2008
Publications
Tax Memo: Important Court Ruling on Treaty Interpretation — Another Setback for the CRA
The Tax Court of Canada decision in Prévost Car Inc. v. The Queen provides valuable guidance on how receptive the courts are likely to be when the Canada Revenue Agency challenges some international structures.
IFRS News — April 2008
IFRS News is a monthly global publication that provides IASB technical updates and PwC insights into the impact of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and may be helpful as you move toward conversion.
2008 Alberta Budget: Tax Highlights
Alberta's Finance and Enterprise Minister, Iris Evans, unveiled the province's 2008 budget, which introduced a refundable tax credit on scientific research and experimental development expenditures. Read PwC's analysis. (Full budget and PDF.)
Tax Memo: The Move to IFRS: Tax Implications
The move to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from current Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Canadian GAAP) will fundamentally change the way Canadian companies report their business results.
The Forecast, Issue 3
As governments across Canada struggle to determine the best mechanisms to curb emissions, a patchwork of systems is emerging. This issue discusses recent developments in Canada’s four largest provinces.
SR&ED Tax Clips: Federal SR&ED investment tax credits enhanced
The federal SR&ED enhancements are intended to create a competitive business environment that supports innovation by helping Canadian businesses that incur SR&ED expenditures in and outside Canada.
Wealth and Tax Matters
Wealth and Tax Matters is a PricewaterhouseCoopers newsletter for individuals and private companies, from our High Net Worth practice.
Green Business: Clearing the Air on Carbon Trading
Carbon trading is becoming a popular method for offsetting emissions in North America. Canadian Climate Change Services lead Christine Schuh helps you understand how best to take advantage of the opportunities.
Press Releases
Author William Marsden wins National Business Book Award
This year’s National Business Book Award winner is William Marsden for his book Stupid to the Last Drop: How Alberta is Bringing Environmental Armageddon to Canada (and doesn’t seem to care) published by Knopf Canada.
National seminar series: The greening of corporate finance — developing long term corporate sustainability
The ability to understand, manage and communicate a company’s environmental, social and governance policies is a crucial aspect of business that can create competitive advantage.
Metals deals forging ahead to unprecedented levels Canada continues at a hectic pace
Deal making in the global metals sector soared to unprecedented levels during 2007 and is up 67% on the previous year, despite the impact of the credit crunch.
