
Volunteer Profile
Colleen Ma
She/Her
Miller Thomson LLP
On-Demand Programs
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Tax Law for Corporate/Commercial Transactions (On-Demand)
Explore the tax nuances of various kinds of share exchanges and rollovers. Review the tax implications of the sale of shares of a private business as compared to the sale of its assets, and discover helpful strategies and documentation tips for corporate/commercial practitioners. Identify how to help your clients with matters at the Tax Court of Canada. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 28, 2019. Total running time is 4 hours, 45 minutes. Each presentation sold separately. -
The Income Tax Act: Drafting Considerations for Section 85 Rollovers (On-Demand)
Discuss the context on section 85 of the Income Tax Act for drafting purposes. Identify situations where a section 85 rollover can be used as a tax planning tool, review legislative requirements and mechanics of the provision, and consider related income tax and sales tax matters. Discuss how to document a section 85 rollover transaction against this technical background. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2019. Total running time is 37 minutes. -
Effective Legal Support: Corporate Law and Commercial Law (On-Demand)
Learn about effective legal support for corporate and commercial law. Topics discussed include corporate reorganizations; dividends, other distributions, and share redemptions; share purchases; asset purchases; and other commercial transactions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2019. Total running time is 3 hours, 35 minutes.
Publications
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Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual
Whether you practice in commercial or residential real estate, this manual is for you. The Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual provides a comprehensive overview of real estate transactions in Alberta. Written by real estate practitioners from across the province, this publication follows the real estate deal from start to finish. -
Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual: 2022
Whether you practice in commercial or residential real estate, this manual is for you. The Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual provides a comprehensive overview of real estate transactions in Alberta. Written by real estate practitioners from across the province, this publication follows the real estate deal from start to finish.
Papers
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The Income Tax Act: Drafting Considerations for Section 85 Rollovers
This paper provides context on section 85 of the Income Tax Act for drafting purposes. It identifies situation where a section 85 rollover can be used as a tax planning tool, reviews legislative requirements and mechanics of the provision, and considers related income tax and sales tax matters. This paper also discusses how to document a section 85 rollover transaction against this technical background. Practical aides are also provided in the form of checklists and precedents, including a sample share structure, a sample resolution of the directors, and a sample section 85 transfer agreement. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Tax Law for Corporate/Commercial Transactions program in Calgary on October 17, 2019 and in Edmonton on October 28, 2019.