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Congratulations Simon A. Reimer
July 12th, 2023
Simon received his Call to the Manitoba Bar on June 15, 2023 after graduating with his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba. In 2017/18, Simon studied German and Politics at the Universitat Greifswald in Germany under a scholarship from the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst. He was also recognized as a Pitblado Scholar and received the Frank Billinkoff Prize for the highest… Read More »
Buying a Home: GST
June 28th, 2023 by SNJ
The issue of GST as it applies to the purchase of a home is a complex issue which should be discussed with your lawyer prior to signing an Offer to Purchase in order to determine whether it must be paid on the purchase of a home, and whether you have the necessary funds to pay for the additional tax cost, if applicable. Generally, the sale… Read More »
Selling a Home: GST
June 28th, 2023 by SNJ
The issue of GST, as it applies to the sale of a home is a complex issue which should be discussed with your lawyer at an early stage to determine whether it must be charged and collected from the buyer of your home. It is the responsibility of a seller to determine whether a particular transaction should have GST applied to it. The GST applies… Read More »
Condominium Purchases and Sales
June 27th, 2023 by Bryan Peters
Condominium laws were changed in 2015 that apply to both new and existing condominium corporations and purchases of condominium units. The laws are fairly complex so buyers and sellers should seek legal advice when taking the important step of selling or purchasing a condominium unit. When making an offer to purchase a condominium, buyers are entitled to disclosure. Upon receiving the disclosure as may be… Read More »
Buying a Home: Land Transfer Tax
June 15th, 2023 by SNJ
In Manitoba, a buyer is required to pay Land Transfer Tax. There are only very limited exceptions to the payment of Land Transfer Tax. For example, an “interspousal” transfer of land between spouses or common-law partners in typically exempt from Land Transfer Tax, however, a minimum registration charge will be applicable. The sale of farmland to another farmer (as defined by the applicable legislation), who… Read More »
Congratulations Cassandra J. Bueckert
May 29th, 2023
Cassandra received her Call to the Manitoba Bar on May 15, 2023 after graduating with her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba. While in Law School, she served as the Vice-President of the Environmental Law Group and VP of Communications for the Business Law Group. She also worked as a student intern with the Public Interest Law Centre (Legal Aid… Read More »
