Bare trust filing fiasco led to ‘wasted time and effort’: CRA watchdog

A last-minute decision to exempt new bare trust filing requirements led to “wasted time and effort,” according to a new report from the office of Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) didn’t provide timely information to allow taxpayers and tax professionals to prepare for the new filing requirements and what was provided…

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Envoy Keith Kellogg compares Ukraine intel sharing pause to “hitting a mule with a two-by-four” across nose

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, President Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, says Ukrainians brought the pause in U.S. intelligence sharing “on themselves.”  It’s “sort of like hitting a mule with a two-by-four across the nose,” Kellogg said of the impact of the intelligence pause on the battlefield. “Got their attention.”  The intelligence the…

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Aqib Javed’s stint as Pakistan coach to end ‘without renewal’

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed addressing a presser on January 24, 2025.— Facebook@PakistanCricketBoard KARACHI: Pakistan men’s team’s interim head coach Aqib Javed is unlinkely to receive an extension following a disappointing International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy campaign, Geo News reported on Friday. “Aqib Javed will not get an extension in his role. A new coach will…

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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for nearly $10 billion

Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 billion. Shareholders could eventually receive up…

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‘Monopoly’ movie confirmed, netizens ‘question’ need of the film

Internet strongly reacts to the news of ‘Monopoly’ movie Globally acclaimed boardgame Monopoly will be getting a movie soon. Distributors Lionsgate have confirmed the news in an Instagram post, where they revealed that Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are all set to work on the flick as writers. The all-new movie will be produced…

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