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.
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.
Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.
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?”
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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A recent survey shows that nearly one in three US expats plan to renounce their citizenship or are seriously considering it. Read their reasons why.
A combination of complex tax requirements and greater dissatisfaction with governmental policies is pushing more US expats towards renouncing their US citizenship.
Practical Immigration: Importing Your Vehicle from Canada to the US
“So now that I have my visa and am ready to move to the US, what happens to my car?” Before you can import your vehicle, you must ensure it meets US safety and emissions standards. It must comply with the US Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulations. Here is what else you need to know:
What You Need to Know: The E-2 Visa Minimum Investment Amount
The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program offers a flexible and viable pathway for aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish or purchase a business in the United States. One of the most common questions our Toronto office fields regarding the E-2 visa is: “What is the minimum investment amount required?”
The Biden administration is proposing a capital gains tax rate of 44.6% as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget. Why a record number of American expats are looking to renounce US citizenship before it’s too late.
The Biden proposal introduces a graduated taxing structure, with further modifications to include an increase to a 44.6% capital gains rate. That’s up from the current 20% capital gains tax rate from 2017.
Our Review of the 2024 Federal Budget: An In-Depth Analysis
On April 16, 2024, the government of Canada released its Budget 2024. Overall, this budget can be characterized as a very heavy spending budget with continued large deficits, no fiscal anchor, increasing public debt charges (now estimated to be a whopping $54.1 billion for the upcoming year.
Canadian Citizenship 101: How To Become a Canadian
Have you thought about becoming a Canadian citizen? There are many benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen, including access to healthcare, global mobility, and the ability to renounce another citizenship that may no longer serve your needs.
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.
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.
Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.
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?”
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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