(Continued) Generally successful defences There are a number of defences that a taxpayer may use and may be successful against a charge of wilful tax evasion. The most used among these is the lack of required intention (mens rea). If…
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Jeff is a lawyer with 15 years of experience in family law in Ontario, Canada. Many of Jeff's cases involved jurisdictions in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and beyond. With his skills and passion, Jeff helps his clients achieve their goals by providing timely, effective yet affordable services. Jeff speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and French.
CIC unveiled revised Federal Skilled Worker Program
On August 17, 2012, the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced the proposed regulatory changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), as well as to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, in Canada Gazette. The CIC summarized the proposed…
Tax evasion: What is it and how to defend (I)
A taxpayer may receive a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) informing that they have commenced a criminal investigation against him/her. Most of the criminal investigations relate to tax evasion, which involves an illegal breach of specific statutory duties…
Chinese citizens pressure P.E.I. for refunds after immigration rejected
[By Canadian Press] Chinese citizens who gave money to Prince Edward Island’s troubled immigration nominee program say they’re angry they haven’t been refunded, two years after Ottawa rejected their visa applications. Qiu Chuanbo, 47, said in an interview that he…
Corporate client successfully obtained Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Jeff, Thank you. The immigration officer completed the TRP and I was admitted. Apparently it was not customary to do so; however, since the application by mail failed due to the lack of immigration photos, he was willing to complete…
Underreported your income or missed tax returns? Tax amnesty may help you
If you have never filed all your income tax returns or have filed them incorrectly, Revenue Canada’s Voluntary Disclosure program, often called “tax amnesty,” may be for you. If you have missed to report your income and pay the corresponding…
Sask. immigrants say rule changes impacting families could lead to exodus
Some members of Saskatchewan’s immigrant community are predicting another exodus due to the changes in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. Those seeking to bring over family members had to have resided in Saskatchewan for at least a year. Then in…
Jason Kenney faces legal uprising over Conrad Black visa; Harper defends Kenney
[The Globe and Mail Reports] More than 80 lawyers have signed an open letter to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney challenging his insistence he played no role in granting Conrad Black a permit to live in this country even before the…
CIC conducting public consultation on 2013 immigration levels
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is conducting a consultation on the 2012 immigration levels. Interested persons, organizations and stakeholders may participate in the consultation by completing an online questionnaire, or submit their opinion by mail or email. Further, Parliamentary Secretaries…
Thank you from an international student
I wish to thank Jeff for his invaluable help in my pursuing studies in Canada. Before considering Canada I retained another company and applied to study in New Zealand, but was refused visa. I finally came to Jeff after he…