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Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.

 

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Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.

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Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.

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Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”

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Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”

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Estate Freezes – Should They Be Legislated Out of Existence?

In a recent op-ed piece published in the National Post, an author suggested that estate freezes should be legislated out of existence since it inappropriately provided the “rich” with the ability to escape taxation. The author illustrated his point by using an example where “Dad” exchanged his shares of Canco – on a tax deferred basis – for fixed value preferred shares equal to the value of Canco on that date – $10M.

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My First Week at Moodys Tax

As I look out my new office window onto 4th Street, I’m reminded of the day on which I, along with two former partners, opened the Calgary office of my first law firm…

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The Second Anniversary of the Disastrous Canadian Private Corporation Tax Proposals

Today is the second anniversary of the disastrous rollout of the July 18, 2017, Canadian private corporation…

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Proposed Changes to the Canadian Taxation of Employee Stock Options

As most readers know, in a bit of a surprise announcement the 2019 Federal Budget announced changes…

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Advice for Cross Border Travelers – Tips for Snowbirds

Who are Snowbirds? “Snowbirds” are Canadian citizens / residents who flock annually to warmer US climates to…

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Alberta Provincial Dividend Tax Rates – A Subtle Gift

On May 28, 2019, the newly installed Alberta government introduced Bill 3 to the legislature. Bill 3…

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Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.

 

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Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.

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Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.

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Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”

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Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”