Individuals who left the work force, or had low earnings because they were caring for a child under the age of seven may be able to qualify for benefits or increase their Canada Pension Plan Benefits. To qualify the individual must have either not worked or had low earnings while... Read More
Anyone who holds assets for the benefit of someone else is in a position of trust. These individual controlling the assets are called “Trustees”, and the people entitled to the benefits of those assets are called “beneficiaries”. There are different types of Trustees: executors, administrators for an estate and attorneys... Read More
We all have problems we face, whether personally or in business. Sometimes we're forced to ask ourselves the question of whether or not our problem means enough to us that we should do something about it. Oftentimes, we don't do anything because we don't know where to start or what... Read More
RST (Retail Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax) are the same thing. Businesses with taxable sales and services are required to register with the Manitoba Taxation Division and collect and remit RST. Generally, RST is applicable on all goods or services unless there is an exemption. One notable exemption... Read More
As a new business, one of the questions facing a business owner is whether you should incorporate at the provincial or federal level. There are of course benefits to either option and it is up to the individual owner to determine which fits their corporation best. Incorporating federally has some... Read More
With the hustle and bustle of everyday business life, business owners sometimes forget about little things, including corporate record maintenance. Managing your corporate affairs should also include managing your corporate record maintenance, and in particular, the legal aspects of maintenance. There are many changes that may seem simple that occur... Read More
The Corporations Act (Manitoba) allows the directors of non-profit or charitable organizations to pass by-laws governing internal procedures and corporate structures. Many organizations take the initial step of incorporation but fail to implement by-laws. The following are a few of the areas and issues that by-laws should cover. Notice of... Read More
An easement is the right over another’s property. It grants the right to do something; such as a shared driveway or the right to walk across a property. An easement can also restrict the use of the property by restricting the owner from doing certain things. A property owner cannot,... Read More
If your children are travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives or with a group you may wish to prepare a travel consent. While there is nothing that can guarantee you will not have problems with crossing borders into another country a properly prepared and notarized travel... Read More
As lawyers we try to find and minimize potential risks for our clients. A common risk relates to unanticipated impacts on estates where people die without a will. Situations involving blended families and second marriages are particularly ripe for disputes and unintended consequences. A decision from the Alberta Court of... Read More