REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (REALPAC)
Registration:
5
of
47
(2006-12-31
to
2007-06-18)
Subject Matter: Retrospective:
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PRESENTATION TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. CONSULTATION WITH FINANCE RE REIT Issues, including proposed new REIT rules, CROSS BORDER WITHHOLDING TAX AND OTHER REIT ISSUES RELATED TO TAXATION. COMMUNICATION WITH VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC TRANSIT, HOUSING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE. COMMUNICATION WITH PWGS CANADA ABOUT THEIR REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS. PARTICIPATION IN THE CRTC TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE WORKING GROUPS. CONSULTATION WITH INDUSTRY CANADA (COMPETITION BUREAU) REGARDING PRE-NOTIFICATION THRESHOLDS AND FEES REVIEW. ALSO CONSULTATIONS WITH INDUSTRY CANADA.
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Subject Matter: Prospective:
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FURTHER DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE ITEMS IN F1, POSSIBLE NEW INITIATIVES REGARDING FEDERAL TAX REFORM AS IT APPLIES TO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. HOUSING ISSUES AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND ATTENDANT TAX POLICY CONSIDERATIONS. ONGOING CONSULTATION WITH Industry Canada, Competition Bureau and THE CANADIAN RADIO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. WORKING WITH DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND CANADA REVENUE AGENCY TO FOLLOW IMPACT ON THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY IN SEEKING TAX FAIRNESS FOR INCOME TRUSTS, DIVIDEND TAXES AND ANY OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN OR INTEREST TO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AS THEY MAY ARISE.
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Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Categories
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Description
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Regulation
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Changes to tax rules regarding Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) which pertains to the Tax Fairness Plan
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Legislative Proposal
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Competition Bureau feesChanges to REIT rules and proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act
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Bill or Resolution
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Draft legislation for comment regarding proposed new REIT rules
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