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Recent Decisions in Canadian Tax Law: Key Themes and Implications

CPD for Lawyers: 1 Substantive Hour

Stephanie D’Amico and Rebecca Skinner

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Join us for a timely survey of several recent tax decisions of the Federal Court of Appeal, addressing judicial review of CRA discretion, jurisdictional tensions between the courts and the evolving application of GAAR. Designed for tax practitioners, this session will offer thoughtful insight into the direction of recent Canadian tax jurisprudence and a deeper perspective on how these developments are likely to influence future disputes and decision making. These themes will be explored through a review of the following decisions:

⮞ Toronto Dominion Bank v. Canada, 2026 FCA 25
⮞ Jennings‑Clyde (Vivatas, Inc.) v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FCA 225
⮞ MEGlobal Canada ULC v. Canada, 2025 TCC 50, aff’d 2026 FCA 24
⮞ Canada v. Vefghi Holding Corporation, 2025 FCA 143
⮞ Canada v. DAC Investment Holdings Inc., 2026 FCA 35


Members of our Tax Controversy/Tax Litigation Team will lead a focused discussion of these decisions and their significance within the evolving landscape of Canadian tax law.

Topics include:

  • Review and analysis of significant recent Canadian tax decisions of the Federal Court of Appeal
  • Practical implications of the decisions discussed, including for affecting audits, objections and litigation strategy
  • Examination of key themes shaping tax jurisprudence, including:
    • judicial scrutiny of discretionary CRA decisions and the adequacy of reasons;
    • complexities arising from the jurisdictional boundary between the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court; and
    • the evolving application of the general anti‑avoidance rule (GAAR).
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Alex Murchison | rsvp@airdberlis.com | 416.863.1500 x2458

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