Canadian Government to Eliminate Withholding Tax on Interest: What are the Opportunities?

The elimination of Canadian withholding tax on arm's-length payments of interest — expected to come into effect on January 1, 2008 — will present significant opportunities for non-Canadian financiers. Deal structures that have not worked historically will now be possible, but attention must be paid to potential traps for the unwary.

You are invited to join us for lunch with a team of some of Canada’s leading banking and tax lawyers where we will discuss:
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Which taxes are being eliminated and which remain? |
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Why does this create new opportunities for non-Canadian financiers? |
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Canadian regulatory issues |
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Opportunities in specific sectors, including oil and gas, ABL, mezzanine debt and consumer finance |

We are delighted to have the Canadian Consulate General join us to make some brief introductory remarks.
The seminar will be held in both Chicago and New York. Please select your preference by clicking on the location of your choice. As space is limited, we ask that you please reply no later than January 11, 2008.

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This invitation is intended for your use only and is not transferable. If you would like to extend this invitation to a friend or colleague, please click here to supply us with their contact information. We will then send them an invitation.
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CHICAGO
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Lunch: 12 – 12:30 p.m. Program: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Union League Club Tudor Room 65 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604
Click here to register in Chicago

NEW YORK
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Lunch: 12 – 12:30 p.m. Program: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Princeton Club The James Madison Room 15 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036
Click here to register in New York

For additional information, please contact Gretchen Reifsnyder at 312-739-3616 or ger@blakes.com.
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