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Mid and small companies are more generous in rewarding their CEOs as compared to their larger peers.

Both US and Indian firms have risen to the challenge, recognising the huge market potential for companies with the capacity to think outside the box, says Nisha Biswal.

Spend a weekend with the BMW 330i M Sport and it becomes apparent that plenty of fresh elements have been injected into the new 3 Series, says Pavan Lall.

Equipped with a host of features including seats with massaging function, climate control, remote controlled door, 15 speaker surround sound system, the car also has agility control suspension system.

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and dynamically poised.

The MG ZS EV, to be unveiled next month, will go head to head with Hyundai Kona, launched in July this year as the country's first fully electric SUV.

In the museum, RBI's history is shown in panels that illuminate while moving on a rotating table, and begins with the commencement of RBI in 1934 and ends with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's famous speech on November 8, 2016 announcing demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes.

Last year, Sitharaman had ditched the long-standing tradition of carrying budget documents in a leather briefcase and went swadeshi with a 'bahi-khata'.

The items which included a Porsche Panamera and a gold Cartier wristwatch were expected to fetch Rs 50 lakh.

This edition of Wainberg's Society Meetings Including Rules of Order is an updated version of the very popular first edition that was published in 1992. Easy reading and authoritative discussion of many of the issues that would arise at, before, or during, the holding of meetings of directors or members of societies make this book an indispensable reference guide for members of various charities and other non-share capital corporations.

Editors

Hartley R. Nathan, Q.C.
J. Glyde Hone, LL.B., LL.M.

Publication Year: 2001

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Butterfly reorganizations are among the most complex subjects in Canadian tax. Be fully versed with the most comprehensive resource available. Now available online, use your subscription to:

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This third edition of Understanding Section 55 and Butterfly Reorganizations is an essential reference for tax and legal professionals specializing in mergers and acquisitions. This extensively revised edition is the definitive source for in-depth analysis and authoritative information, including:

• Various technical amendments released over the years that have altered the tax rules governing butterfly reorganizations.  
• Department of Finance comfort letters indicating Finance’s intention to propose additional changes to various aspects of section 55.
• Tax court decisions that have prompted the Canada Revenue Agency to change its interpretation of how section 55 applies in certain circumstances (e.g., in the calculation of safe income) and the meaning of certain terms in the tax law (e.g., "series of transactions", "in contemplation of").
• Current reorganization techniques, practical examples and case studies of butterfly reorganizations within Canada.

Understanding Section 55 and Butterfly Reorganizations, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive analysis of section 55 in its entirety, including the calculation of safe income. Topics covered include:

• Subsection 55(2): The Basics
• Paragraph 55(3)(A) Exemption
• What Is a Butterfly?
• The Pro Rata Distribution Requirement
• The Butterfly Exemption Denial Rules
• Exceptions to the Butterfly Exemption Denial Rules and Various Interpretive Rules
• Related Issues

Rick McLean, CA, is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Services Group at KPMG LLP and leader of KPMG’s Corporate Reorganizations Tax practice in Toronto.  Rick specializes in and has extensive experience in structuring Canadian and international mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and corporate reorganizations, including public company spin-off transactions. Rick advises both public and private companies on M&A and corporate reorganization tax issues. The book includes contributions from KPMG Tax professionals across Canada who specialize in providing tax advice on complex corporate reorganization and M&A transactions.

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This newsletter is a valuable tool to keep corporate counsel up to date on the latest in this rapidly growing and demanding profession. Each issue is committed to providing you with

• Informative lead articles written by legal experts on timely issues that directly affect corporate counsel
• A summary of recent cases and significant decisions
• An overview of new legislative developments
• Expert guidance and practical tools to aid you in your job
• A listing of upcoming CCCA and CCH professional development events

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In partnership with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Wolters Kluwer has been publishing the printed version of the Toronto Stock Exchange Company Manual for over 10 years. We are pleased to be able to continue to publish it and provide you with the most up-to-date text of this invaluable resource.

As Canada's senior equities market, the TSX provides an efficient, liquid market for a broad cross-section of Canadian issuers. The TSX assists about 1500 issuers through services designed to increase retail and institutional investors. Whether your company is listed or considering listing on the TSX, this manual is the most comprehensive source of compliance information that you will need.

It includes practical information such as forms, including those needed to apply for listing, and the private placement questionnaire. It is updated by the TSX as required and you will receive these updates as part of your annual subscription service. It also gives you all the information you need to know about listing and maintaining a listing on the TSX, including:

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Published: December 2011

The Executor's Handbook, 4th Edition is a comprehensive and practical resource designed to assist the administrator or executor of an estate in the administration process. Regardless of the province or territory you reside in, it provides you with the appropriate information and resources you will need to administer either a simple or complex estate.

This latest edition updates the existing content, and will also expand the commentary and legislative references to include valuable new estate administration information.

Specific attention has been given to the law as it applies in the province in Quebec, and the commentary has been expanded to reflect the difference in Quebec compared to the other provinces and territories.

Topics covered:

• Considerations regarding digital assets and online activity of deceased 
• Treatment of new registered plans (tax-free savings accounts and registered disability savings plans) at death
• Updated information on finding suspected or lost life insurance policies
• Updated information regarding income tax filings and considerations
• Updated probate tax information

About the Author
Leanne D. Kaufman is Vice-President of the Professional Practice Group at RBC Wealth Management, Estate and Trust Services. She oversees a team that provides ongoing legal, tax and technical guidance, advice and training to a national group of trust professionals, and senior management. Ms. Kaufman also has experience as an associate lawyer practicing commercial litigation.

Contributors
Anne Chaurette
K. Thomas Grozinger
Shamim Panchbhay

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If you are or will be serving as a director of a Canadian corporation, you will need The Directors Manual. Widely regarded as 'the bible' for directors in Canada, it gives you a plain language overview of the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities you face as a director. In particular, it discusses the potential liability of directors under corporate law, securities regulation, tax, trade practices, labour standards law, and environmental protection legislation. The Manual also includes useful precedents, selected legislation relating to corporate directors, plus numerous checklists and practical tips on how to manage your role as a director, including the associated risks.

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Valuable insights and tips for strategic tax planning

With authoritative advice from some of the leading experts in the industry, this focused resource gives you quick answers to questions that commonly arise when developing tax strategies for owner-managers of privately held corporations and small businesses.

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• Incorporation and basic corporate tax planning
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Professionals who subscribe to the Tax Planning for Small Business Guide also find these publications instrumental to their practice:

• Canadian Estate Planning Guide
• Canadian Wealth Management Guide

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Quebec Tax Reporter newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date on legislative changes and other tax developments in Quebec. You'll also benefit from practical feature articles and columns written by prominent practitioners.

Updated monthly. Available to be e-mailed in PDF format only.

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Ontario Tax Reporter newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date on legislative changes and other tax developments in Ontario. You'll also benefit from practical feature articles and columns written by prominent practitioners.

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Manitoba & Saskatchewan Tax Reporter newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date on legislative changes and other tax developments in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. You'll also benefit from practical feature articles and columns written by prominent practitioners.

Updated monthly. Available to be e-mailed in PDF format only.

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Complete, up-to-date coverage of tax law in the province

Manitoba & Saskatchewan Tax Reporter is an essential resource for tax professionals who have clients with business interests in the region. Updated frequently, it provides full coverage of the latest developments in Manitoba and Saskatchewan tax law as well as valuable time-saving tools and commentary. Content includes:

• Statutes and regulations pertaining to:
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CCH research subscriptions deliver the most timely, relevant and reliable tax information and commentary to Canada’s tax professionals, significantly reducing research time.  

Professionals who subscribe to Manitoba & Saskatchewan Tax Reporter also find these publications instrumental to their practice:

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• Provincial Tax Reporters - All Provinces & Territories
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Global Integrator (CCH Canadian Limited) is a web-based tax provisioning, compliance and reporting application for businesses with multiple international or domestic locations.

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Published: November 2003

Considering going public? Concerned about the risks? Want to know more about the advantages?

The decision to go public is not an easy one. It can be a time-consuming and expensive process and the company becomes subject to a host of ongoing requirements. However, management at most companies who've gone public would say that it was worth the effort and expense.

Getting and Staying Listed: A Primer for Public Company Executives and their Professional Advisors discusses the pros and cons of going public, along with a description of the process. Throughout, extensive footnotes help you locate the rules easily. The chapter breakdown allows you to find the relevant material quickly. Its scope is national, with all applicable securities legislation and rules of the three Canadian marketplaces covered: the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange, and the Canadian Trading and Quotation System.

About the Author
Timothy S. Baikie LL.B., B.C.L., LL.M., is head counsel to the Canadian Trading and Quotation System Inc. (CNQ) and has played an instrumental role in shaping its rules and policies.

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Corporate governance continues to be a very hot topic, as directors’ actions and omissions come under increasing scrutiny from regulators, stakeholders, the media, and observers.

The 5th Edition of Directors’ Duties in Canada is a completely updated and enhanced, practical guide to what directors’ duties are, best practices in discharging those duties, and how directors can protect themselves from embarrassment and liability.

The book includes consideration of:

• Directors’ duties in the context of public and private companies, Crown corporations, and not-for-profit organizations
• Directors’ duties with respect to employment laws, pension plans, and mutual funds
• Risk management issues, including financial and operational, information technology, intellectual property, insolvency, environmental, and social media risks
• Proxy contests, including consideration of why they begin, how to avoid them, how to prepare for them, and how to fight them to win
• How to build a great board, and what a director candidate should consider before accepting an invitation to join a board
• Shareholder rights plans (poison pills) and other defensive tactics, and directors’ responsibilities generally in the context of hostile takeover bids
• Special committees and how to operate them effectively
• Director-level considerations in corporate finance • what corporate social responsibility means to and for directors today
• Internal investigations and how to conduct them
• The roles of the corporate secretary and of minutes in the governance and director protection process
• Actionable precedents, including sample board and committee mandates, key governance policies, and board evaluation templates
• Best practices for directors in determining to join or resign from a board, in obtaining satisfactory indemnification, and directors’ and officers’ insurance

About the Author
Barry Reiter’s practice focuses on corporate finance, development, and governance.

Barry advises boards, directors, and management on governance issues. As Chair of the Bennett Jones LLP Corporate Governance and Director Protection Practice, he is an experienced director and has chaired boards and a variety of board committees. Formerly a law professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto (1974-1982) and recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Creative Lawyers, Barry has published books and articles on corporate governance, advisory boards, joint ventures, contracts, real estate, and the legal process.

Bennett Jones LLP has over 400 legal professionals in the Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Beijing, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi offices. Their professional practice encompasses virtually every sector of business, industry, and government.

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