Two cases from the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada have opened the door for greater scrutiny of trust arrangements. This new case law, coupled with an emboldened Canada Revenue Agency, will probably mean more pressure on taxpayers that set up these vehicles to avoid income tax. Erin Kelechava looks at the way these cases will affect tax planning and how they may be illustrative of a broader trend against tax avoidance in Canada.
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