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25 03, 2014

Financial Post – The warm and fuzzy feeling of an estate freeze

David A. Altro was recently interviewed by Drew Hasselback for an article which appeared in the Financial Post section of the National Post. In the article, Drew asks David about the benefits of an estate freeze for family owned businesses, and what special considerations may be required when owners of a Canadian company, or those who [...]

19 03, 2014

Financial Post – Border shakeup could have tax consequences for snowbirds

Matt C. Altro was recently interviewed by Julius Melnitzer for an article which appeared in the Financial Post section of the National Post. In the article, Matt addresses the changes that will allow Canada and the US to accurately track the number of days spent by Canadians in each country, to ensure that the tax and immigration laws are being respected. The article can be found below or at this link and includes information on the number of days Canadians may spend in the US. […]

6 12, 2013

The Globe & Mail – Borders Complicate Gifts to Heirs

David A. Altro was recently interviewed for an article which has appeared in the Report on Business section of The Globe & Mail newspaper. In the article, David explains some of the obstacles a Canadian may face when leaving Canadian or US real estate to their heirs if they are living in the US. Click here [...]

30 10, 2013

David A. Altro Interviewed on CTV News

October 27, 2013 - Canadian Snowbirds Take Flight On October 27, 2013 CTV News invited Altro LLP's Managing Partner David A. Altro for a live on-air interview. As the Snowbirds take flight to warmer climates found in Florida and other Sun Belt states, David spoke to what they should be aware of if they are purchasing [...]

12 06, 2013

The New U.S. Immigration Bill – Impacts to Canadians Spending More Time in the U.S.

In recent weeks, there has been extensive news coverage on the Gang of Eight’s U.S. Immigration reform bill. If the new bill were to pass, U.S. Immigration (USCIS) would extend the amount of days a Canadian can spend in the U.S. from 180 to 240 per year. Many Canadian Snowbirds are delighted that their 6-month sunny [...]

12 04, 2013

David A. Altro Interviewed on CTV’s Canada AM

Toronto, Ontario - April 12, 2013 - Tips to Buying Real Estate in Florida On April 12, 2013 Canada AM, television's morning star and Canada's most watched national morning newsmagazine, invited Altro LLP's Managing Partner David A. Altro to their CTV studio for a live on-air interview. In light of BMO Private Bank's recent report on [...]

5 04, 2010

David A. Altro Interviewed on CBC’s The Lang and O’Leary Exchange

David A. Altro was interviewed by Amanda Lang and Kevin O'Leary live on CBC's national talk show, David A. Altro Interviewed on The Lang and O'Leary ExchangeThe Lang and O'Leary Exchange, on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011. David discussed the demand for U.S. property by Canadians due to the market trends of low property prices and the [...]