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What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property? + MORE Mar 26th
My dad owns a house and a condo. The condo is his primary residence and he rents out his home. The home has greater value. He wants to put me on as a joint tenant. What fees will have to be paid when he does that, or are fees paid upon his death?—Judson
Fees associated with joint tenancy
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After journalist vanishes, focus shifts to young prince's 'dark' and bullying side - Washington Post Oct 14th
Washington PostAfter journalist vanishes, focus shifts to young prince's 'dark' and bullying sideWashington PostWhen he hosted last October's glittering global investment conference in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had the world at his fingertips. Thousands of in.... More »
Energy stocks fail to lift Toronto market, U.S. markets pare recent gains Apr 11th
Canada's main stock index ended down slightly Wednesday despite strong gains in energy and gold stocks, while U.S. markets retreated from a rally a day earlier..... More »
Wealthsimple reveals that it’s now profitable, after 10 years in operation Sep 18th
As Wealthsimple marks a decade in operation, the financial platform is disclosing for the first time that it’s profitable as its revenue and assets jump.
The company that started as a robo-advisor has been steadily adding investment capabilities over the years as well as more bank-like featur.... More »
Prince Harry to speak at a Toronto real estate conference next month Nov 20th
The Duke of Sussex is slated to appear for an 'exclusive conversation' at the Ontario Real Estate Association's Power House Conference on Dec. 1..... More »
The close: U.S. stocks see largest drop in more than two months
– theglobeandmail.com
But TSX posts modest gains with the help of resource sector
Volkswagen Financial acquires Vancouver based PayByPhone
– canadianbusiness.com
Vancouver-based parking payment company PayByPhone has been acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services AG.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2001, PayByPhone bills itself as one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than $250 million in payments annually.
PayByPhone says its mobile web, smartphone and smartwatch applications are used by more than 12.5 million registered users around the world in such cities as Paris, London, San Francisco, Massachusetts and Boston.
A news release issued by both companies says PayByPhone is adding about 7,000 users per day.
Volkswagen Financial Services AG, a division of Germany-based Volkswagen Group, says the acquisition positions it as a clear leader in mobile payments and parking sectors.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for PayByPhone to explore new ways to expand our mobile payments technology,” said PayByPhone CEO Kush Parikh.
“The mobile payment movement has exploded recently, and we look forward to accelerating our consumer parking and payments agenda made possible by this deal…
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2001, PayByPhone bills itself as one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than $250 million in payments annually.
PayByPhone says its mobile web, smartphone and smartwatch applications are used by more than 12.5 million registered users around the world in such cities as Paris, London, San Francisco, Massachusetts and Boston.
A news release issued by both companies says PayByPhone is adding about 7,000 users per day.
Volkswagen Financial Services AG, a division of Germany-based Volkswagen Group, says the acquisition positions it as a clear leader in mobile payments and parking sectors.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for PayByPhone to explore new ways to expand our mobile payments technology,” said PayByPhone CEO Kush Parikh.
“The mobile payment movement has exploded recently, and we look forward to accelerating our consumer parking and payments agenda made possible by this deal…
B.C. minister predicts LNG project decision by mid-2017
– macleans.ca
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s minister of natural gas development is offering an optimistic prediction about the future of the proposed $36-billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project on B.C.’s northern coast.
Rich Coleman says a decision on the development near Prince Rupert could come within the first six months of 2017.
Coleman says he is very familiar with the development’s design and tendering process and he anticipates several more meetings by mid-January with officials from Petronas, the project’s majority owner.
Low commodity prices have delayed an investment decision and Petronas said in October that it was reviewing the development and its conditions before moving forward.
Coleman agrees challenges remain, but says markets in China and Japan are prepared to buy liquefied natural gas from B.C.
The project, which includes a pipeline and terminal proposed for Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, received conditional approval from the federal government in September allowing for shipments of up to 19 million tonnes of liquefied gas to Asian markets annually…
Rich Coleman says a decision on the development near Prince Rupert could come within the first six months of 2017.
Coleman says he is very familiar with the development’s design and tendering process and he anticipates several more meetings by mid-January with officials from Petronas, the project’s majority owner.
Low commodity prices have delayed an investment decision and Petronas said in October that it was reviewing the development and its conditions before moving forward.
Coleman agrees challenges remain, but says markets in China and Japan are prepared to buy liquefied natural gas from B.C.
The project, which includes a pipeline and terminal proposed for Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, received conditional approval from the federal government in September allowing for shipments of up to 19 million tonnes of liquefied gas to Asian markets annually…
Manitoba Crown corporations, communications jobs need trimming: premier
– canadianbusiness.com
Manitoba’s Crown corporations, especially their communications departments, seem next in line for Premier Brian Pallister’s cost-cutting efforts.
In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Pallister touted his 2016 measures to reduce spending in government — cutting the number of cabinet ministers by one-third, eliminating some civil service management jobs, and starting a value-for-money audit of programs and services.
The core government is just the beginning, he said.
“We’re starting on core but we’ll move to Crowns. And the Crowns, because of the nature of monopoly delivery systems, they’re not subject to the same checks and balances that Great West Life or Ikea has to deal with.
“So because of that, they get really big in the middle and at the top.”
Of the province’s big three Crown corporations — Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries and Manitoba Public Insurance — Manitoba Hydro is facing the biggest financial challenge…
In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Pallister touted his 2016 measures to reduce spending in government — cutting the number of cabinet ministers by one-third, eliminating some civil service management jobs, and starting a value-for-money audit of programs and services.
The core government is just the beginning, he said.
“We’re starting on core but we’ll move to Crowns. And the Crowns, because of the nature of monopoly delivery systems, they’re not subject to the same checks and balances that Great West Life or Ikea has to deal with.
“So because of that, they get really big in the middle and at the top.”
Of the province’s big three Crown corporations — Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries and Manitoba Public Insurance — Manitoba Hydro is facing the biggest financial challenge…
