X

Vous n'êtes pas connecté

Rubriques :

  - ARMCHAIRMAYOR.CA - A La Une - 06/Feb 12:09

CHARBONNEAU – Speculation Tax Declaration defies the presumption of innocence

KAMLOOPSIANS ARE RECEIVING the Speculation Tax Declaration form in the mail for the first time. I thought it must be some kind of scam but B.C.’s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says no: “These are for real. It’s good that people are aware of scams out there but this is actually something that we’re asking folks to fill out. It takes about five minutes. It’s a declaration that shows you’re the legitimate owner of the property and you’re declaring that you’re either renting out the property or you’re living in the property.” If “folks” don’t fill out the form, they will be charged the Speculation Tax, even if they qualify for an exemption. There are a number of problems that I have with this. However, the idea behind the Speculation Tax is admirable. It aims to increase rental housing supply and ensure that foreign and out-of-province speculators are taxed fairly. But there are legal problems with the Speculation Tax Declaration. One is that it is an example of reverse onus. Under the law, reverse onus provisions challenge the presumption of innocence, a fundamental principle in criminal law. If I don’t fill out the form, I’m assumed to be guilty of the [...]

Articles similaires

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Dem slams Fetterman for whining about missed beach trip due to megabill debate

rawstory.com - 30/Jun 21:02

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) took aim at his Democratic colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) Monday after the senator from Pennsylvania complained about...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Dem slams Fetterman for whining about missed beach trip due to megabill debate

rawstory.com - 30/Jun 21:02

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) took aim at his Democratic colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) Monday after the senator from Pennsylvania complained about...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

'Don't think that's right': CNN fact-checks GOP rep over false megabill claim

rawstory.com - 03/Jul 21:46

As Alaskan Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK) celebrated the Republican win on the "big beautiful bill" Thursday, a CNN host had questions about Sen. Lisa...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Gross violations

newsday.co.tt - 09:44

FOR GOOD reasons are victims shielded from public view under the Sexual Offences Act. Sexual violation is harrowing. Victims are re-traumatised by...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Trial challenging Japan's 'hostage justice' opens

times of india - 09/Jul 10:30

A trial challenging Japan's lengthy and gruelling detention of criminal suspects opened in Tokyo Wednesday, with plaintiffs decrying "subhuman"...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

'Colossal mistake': Sen Mark Kelly doesn't hold back with attack on GOP

rawstory.com - 03:28

Congressional Democrats have wasted no time in going after Republicans who voted for the federal tax and spending bill that will cut health insurance...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Opposition, independent senators raise concerns about repealing TTRA bill

newsday.co.tt - 30/Jun 18:22

THE TT Revenue Authority Repeal Bill, otherwise known as "An Act to repeal the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority Act, 2021 (Act No. 17 of 2021)"...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Opposition, independent senators raise concerns about repealing TTRA bill

newsday.co.tt - 30/Jun 18:22

THE TT Revenue Authority Repeal Bill, otherwise known as "An Act to repeal the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority Act, 2021 (Act No. 17 of 2021)"...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Republicans were convinced to vote for Trump budget with autographs and pics

rawstory.com - 03/Jul 18:21

President Donald Trump convinced his Republican colleagues to support the 2026 budget bill passed by the Senate by offering autographs and photo...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Comment on Govt to appoint representative in MKM by Hunerfen

lestimes.com - 03/Jul 00:38

And in the process, met all types of characters - the good, the bad, and the downright toxic. Donâ€t internalize rejection from a stranger you...

Les derniers communiqués