DTA between Canada and Hong Kong

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will require mutual fund dealers to collect goods and services tax/harmonised sales tax (GST/HST) on trailing commissions, as they are now considered taxable supplies, starting 1 July 2026. The CRA’s position on

The income tax treaty between Hong Kong and Turkey entered into force on 30 January 2026. The treaty, signed on 24 September 2024, is the first income tax agreement between the two jurisdictions. It aims to prevent double taxation and promote

The Canadian government released an updated guidance on the global minimum tax on 30 January 2026, outlining preparatory steps for filing. The guidance details filing templates, deadlines, and the required information for the GloBE Information

Canada’s Department of Finance launched a consultation on several draft legislative proposals to implement a range of previously announced tax measures on 29 January 2026. The proposed changes aim to clarify and improve tax rules, close gaps to

US President Donald Trump has warned that Canada could face serious consequences if it moves forward with closer trade ties with China. In a post on Truth Social on 24 January 2026, Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a joint statement announcing that Qatar’s Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on 18 January 2026 to discuss bilateral relations and agreed to start negotiations