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The BC home flipping tax (the “Flipping Tax”) imposed under the Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act (the “Act”) took effect on January 1, 2025.
Changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act & Regs will affect trademark owners and any parties in Opposition proceedings, and/or with disputes before Federal Court.
Notable updates to Canada's Trademarks Regulations (SOR/2018-227) were announced by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) and are set to come into effect on April 1, 2025
On March 4, 2025, it was announced that beginning in the 2026 taxation year the Speculation Tax rate will increase for all non-exempt property owners.
Franchisors are required to provide a Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) to potential franchisees in British Columbia at least 14 days before entering an agreement.
In an effort to promote the French language outside the Province of Quebec and address the Canadian labour shortage, the Federal Government created the Francophone Mobility work permit.
In a recent study from France, researchers found that women who use hormone drugs for contraception may have an increased risk of developing meningioma.
It has never been more important to police your trademarks and ensure you are not only using them in commerce but using them “as registered”.
If a property owner agrees to a restrictive covenant for a specific purpose, can that covenant be kept if there is only a “remote” possibility of the purpose being fulfilled?
Negotiations are commonplace during the hiring process. However, there is a risk that such negotiations could inadvertently make subsequent written employment contracts unenforceable.
Transferring a liquor license in British Columbia as part of a commercial transaction requires careful planning, due diligence, and an understanding of the regulatory framework.
While it is easier to prove that a person has suffered a fractured bone after slipping and falling, it is often more difficult to prove a brain injury.
Recent Firm News
This past month, the Enactus Okanagan College team blazed a trail of success at the Western Canada Enactus Regionals showcase in Edmonton.
After a two-week period of electronic voting, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has announced it’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors, including Pushor Mitchell LLP's Patrick Bobyn as Vice-President Elect.
As new gym memberships get their first scans and optimistic new year budgets are drafted, it is important to take a moment to not only prepare for the challenges of the year to come but to reflect on the accomplishments of the year past.
OC Foundation distributes over $500,000 in student awards, including Pushor Mitchell LLP Awards for three Okanagan College students.
Following their Annual General Meeting on November 19th, the Greater Westside Board of Trade (GWBOT) has announced their 2024/2025 Board of Directors.
Dayton Janz (IG Private Wealth Management) has been named as the Kelowna Chamber's 2024 Indigenous Business of the Year, sponsored by Pushor Mitchell LLP.
On October 11, the Kelowna Art Gallery celebrated the launch of their new exhibition Rise/Fall: Works from the Permanent Collection.
Pushor Mitchell is thrilled to welcome Liz Hatcher to the firm as the newest member of our team.
Finalists for the 2024 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards have been announced. Pushor Mitchell is proud to return as a sponsor of this year's Indigenous Business of the Year Award.
On October 26, the Kelowna Chamber Music Society launched their 2024/2025 season with a performance by the Gryphon Trio, an award-winning, Canadian classical trio from Toronto.
On September 27, the Dress for Success Charity Gala took place at Revelry Food + Music Hub. The event raised a large donation of lightly-used women's business clothing and $5,500 for the charity.
Pushor Mitchell LLP is proud to announce that Melodie Lind has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as one of their 2025 Best Lawyers in Canada® for her work in Corporate Law.