ISIS, ISIL and a Cast of Thousands
Several years ago I commented in my newsletter that the United States Armed Forces had apparently accomplished its goals in Iraq with the execution of Saddam Hussein, and its goals in Libya with the death of Muammar Gaddafi. I […]
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The World at Large – Rumack’s Review
Court Confirms Transfer of “Ownership” Necessary for HST New Housing Rebate
Court Confirms Transfer of “Ownership” Necessary for HST New Housing Rebate Eligibility
As you may know, the HST New Housing Rebate is established and governed by the federal Excise Tax Act, and is aimed primarily at those who buy a new or substantially-renovated home from a builder […]
Ground-breaking Supreme Court decision affects all real estate contracts
This was an article that I wrote for REM online and it was originally published February 10, 2015.
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a ground-breaking decision, Bhasin v. Hrynew, which articulates newly clarified duties on how the parties to a contract must behave […]
Daylight Savings Time and the Arrival of Spring
Daylight Savings Time!
I am looking out at my garden, the beauty of fall has long ended leaving only bare trees, leaves on the ground, and a few geraniums still in bloom. I’m also looking back at the past year. Again we have all seen […]