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Highlights

Proposed Change to Preferential Tax Treatment for Stock Options

New annual cap of $200,000 on options granted by large, mature companies that will be eligible for the 50% tax deduction.

Extension of Foreign Affiliate Dumping Rules

Foreign affiliate dumping rules extended to Canadian resident corporations controlled by non-resident individuals and trusts.

Taxation of Mutual Fund Trusts

Proposed rules may deny a deduction to a mutual fund trust of a portion of capital gains and income attributed to redeeming unitholders.

Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Securities Lending Arrangements

Proposed rules will ensure non-residents cannot avoid withholding tax on dividends from Canadian corporations by entering into securities lending arrangements in respect of shares of Canadian resident corporations.

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