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Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes : 
June 2025

June 18, 2025
Authors
Edwin G. Kroft KCPartner
Antoine MesservierAssociate
Andrew YoungAssociate

Issue 37 of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, features a review of notable tax cases, recent court guidance and ongoing appeal activity. This issue includes two articles from members of Bennett Jones’ Tax group.

Andrew Young reviews the Seabridge decisions, focusing on the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA's) challenges to Canadian exploration expense claims and the implications for investors in flow-through shares.

Antoine Messervier discusses recent leave applications in tax matters before the Supreme Court of Canada, highlighting which were granted and which were denied.

Issue 37 also includes summaries of recent tax decisions, updated appeal tables and new bulletins and practice directives from the courts.

If you have any questions about the cases in this edition of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, please reach out to Ed Kroft KC, Chair of the Bennett Jones Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution group.

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Authors

Edwin G. Kroft KC, Partner  •   Chair, Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice
Vancouver, Toronto  •   604.891.5335  •   krofte@bennettjones.com
Antoine Messervier, Associate
Vancouver  •   (604) 891-5396  •   messerviera@bennettjones.com
Andrew Young, Associate
Toronto  •   416.777.7860  •   youngan@bennettjones.com
 

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