GAARMAGEDDON.COM’s Pipeline of GAAR Cases

Here is a list of GAAR cases that I have been able to identify where a notice of appeal has been filed, or a decided case has been appealed to a higher court.  So far I am picking up mostly GAAR cases under the Income Tax Act and don’t generally repeat cases which are part of groups of cases. Click here to search status on Tax Court of Canada or Federal Court of Appeals Hearing List.     I am building out the stats contained at GAARMAGEDDON.COM in hopes that one day AI software will emerge that easily helps daily users predict the future of GAAR outcomes.  Because “knowing the future, is the future”©.

I have been inundated with requests for a citation reference aligned to the McGill Cite Guide standard.  Here is what I have so far:

“GAARMAGEDDON.COM’s Pipeline of GAAR Cases”, GAARMAGEDDON.COM (blog), online: https://www.gaarmageddon.com/references/canada/pipeline-of-gaar-cases/

RefDate of DecisionInitial Appellant NameCourtAppeal # (linked)Link to Appeal DocketFirm(s)Classification (Work in Progress)NatureStatusCase NameHearing DateDate of Initial Notice of AppealDate File Closed or Latest ActionCitationDispositionSynopsisPrimary IssueSecondary IssueNotes
11181970-01-01 00:00:00CHR Investment CorporationFCAA-451-19

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseBennett Jones LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Non capital losses, Tax benefitsDecision Received from Federal CourtCHR Investment Corporation v. The Queen2021-02-04 00:00:002017-11-29 00:00:002021-04-09 00:00:002021 FCA 68AllowedProcedural Motion
11181970-01-01 00:00:00CHR Investment CorporationTCC2017-4745(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=179768Bennett Jones LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Non capital losses, Tax benefitsAppealed to Higher CourtCHR Investment Corporation v. The Queen2019-09-06 00:00:002017-11-29 00:00:002021-05-06 00:00:002020 TCC 17DismissedProcedural Motion
11111970-01-01 00:00:00DEML Investments LimitedFCAA-122-24

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseMcCarthy Tétrault LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Capital lossAppealed to Higher CourtDEML INVESTMENTS LIMITED AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING2022-05-02 00:00:002017-02-28 00:00:002024-03-11 00:00:002023 TCC 27DismissedThis is a general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) matter, involving Canadian resource property (CRP) as defined in the federal Income Tax Act (Act).GAAR
11221970-01-01 00:00:00 Polarsat Inc.FCAA-20-23

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseNorton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPInvestment Tax CreditDecision Received from Federal CourtPOLARSAT INC. AND THE KING2023-12-19 00:00:002018-07-20 00:00:002023-12-19 00:00:002023 TCC 10DismissedMotion to introduce the GAAR.Procedural
10921970-01-01 00:00:00Madison Pacific PropertiesFCAA-166-24

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseThorsteinssons LLPCapital loss, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARAppealed to Higher CourtMADISON PACIFIC PROPERTIES INC. v. HIS MAJESTY THE KING1970-01-01 00:00:002014-11-03 00:00:002023-12-27 00:00:002023 TCC 180Appealed to Higher CourtLoss-trading case. The appeal involves the application of the general anti-avoidance rule (the “GAAR”) to the Appellant’s deduction of net capital losses.GAARRelated Appeals:
2013-3888(IT)G 1073774 Properties Inc.,
2018-540(IT)G Metro Vancouver Properties Corp.,
2013-3885(IT)G MP Western Properties Inc.,
11131970-01-01 00:00:00Husky Energy Inc.FCAA-16-24

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseMcCarthy Tétrault LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARAppealed to Higher CourtHUSKY ENERGY INC. AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING

HUTCHISON WHAMPOA LUXEMBOURG

HOLDINGS S.À.R.L. AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING

L.F. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT S.A.R.L. AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING
1970-01-01 00:00:002017-03-17 00:00:002023-12-13 00:00:002023 TCC 167DismissedWhether Part XIII of the Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.1 (5th Supp.)(the “ITA”) was exigible on the Dividends at the rate of 15% or 5% under the Barbados Tax Treaty.Rate of Part XIII TaxGAAR
11201970-01-01 00:00:00Quebecor Inc.FCAA-302-23

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseNorton Rose Fulbright Canada General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARAppealed to Higher CourtQUEBECOR INC. AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING1970-01-01 00:00:002018-03-15 00:00:002023-10-03 00:00:002023 TCC 142AllowedSeries of related party transaction to move ACB to shelter gain on sale of shares.GAAR
10891970-01-01 00:00:00James T. GrenonFCAA-369-21

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseFillmore Riley LLPNon-Capital Losses, withdrawal from RRSPAppealed to Higher CourtRRSP OF JAMES T. GRENON (552-53721) BY ITS TRUSTEE CIBC TRUST CORP. v. HMQTBD2014-10-15 00:00:002021-12-01 00:00:00TBDPending Appeal
10891970-01-01 00:00:00Magren Holdings Ltd.FCAA-201-21

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https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/hearings/court-file-databaseFillmore Riley LLPCapital Dividend, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Capital gainAppealed to Higher CourtMagren Holdings Ltd., et. al. v. Her Majesty The QueenTBD2017-02-02 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00A-201-21Pending AppealHolding companies of James Grenon, 2176 INVESTMENTS LTD. (as successor to Grencorp Management Inc.,
successor to 994047 Alberta Ltd.),
11271970-01-01 00:00:00BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.FCClick here, select Search by Court Number under Both and enter T-865-21Click here, select Search by Court Number under Both and enter T-865-21Torys LLP
ProceduralAllowedMINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE v BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.2021-12-14 00:00:002021-05-28 00:00:002022-02-08 00:00:002022 FC 157AllowedThe CRA seeks to verify whether NBI, in claiming the dividend deductions, was in compliance with its duties and obligations under the ITA regarding dividend rental arrangements (DRA) as defined in section 248 of the ITA.

The CRA also seeks to determine whether the general anti-avoidance rule as provided for by section 245 of the ITA (GAAR) applies to NBI’s claimed dividend deductions in NBI’s 2016 taxation year.
ProceduralCase involves dividend rental arrangements and GAAR
11141970-01-01 00:00:00S. Robert ChadFCT-1052-17N/APeacock Linder Halt and MackInvestigations under Related Party InitiativeClosedChad v. Canada (National Revenue)2019-10-28 00:00:00N/A1970-01-01 00:00:00
11141970-01-01 00:00:00S. Robert ChadFCT-1052-17N/APeacock Linder Halt and MackInvestigations under Related Party InitiativeClosedCanada (National Revenue) v. Chad1970-01-01 00:00:00N/A1970-01-01 00:00:00
11141970-01-01 00:00:00S. Robert ChadFCT-1052-17N/APeacock Linder Halt and MackInvestigations under Related Party InitiativeClosedCanada (National Revenue) v. Chad1970-01-01 00:00:00N/A1970-01-01 00:00:00
11281970-01-01 00:00:00Lark Investments Inc.TCC2021-2037(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=196104Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARReady to be scheduledLARK INVESTMENTS INC. AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING2023-10-30 00:00:002021-08-16 00:00:002024-03-28 00:00:00
2024 TCC 30
Allowed in PartProcedural motion to strike certain items in a GAAR case.Procedural
11241970-01-01 00:00:00Gilchrist Properties Ltd.TCC2021-2673(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=196833Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Statute BarredCase management in progressGILCHRIST PROPERTIES LTD. v. HIS MAJESTY THE KING2023-02-16 00:00:002021-10-20 00:00:002023-10-26 00:00:002023 TCC 153Interim Motion Dismissed at HearingAttempt to claim statute barred on CCPC migration.Procedural
11221970-01-01 00:00:00 Polarsat Inc.TCC2018-2771(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=183193Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPInvestment Tax CreditDecision Received from Federal CourtPOLARSAT INC. AND THE KING2022-11-21 00:00:002018-07-20 00:00:002023-01-25 00:00:002023 TCC 10Interim Motion Granted at HearingMotion to introduce the GAAR.Procedural
10941970-01-01 00:00:00Coopers Park Real Estate Development CorporationTCC2014-4504(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=161909KPMG Law LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Investment Tax Credit, Scientific research & development expensesHeardCoopers Park Real Estate Development Corporation v. The Queen2022-05-10 00:00:002014-12-11 00:00:002022-07-15 00:00:002023 FCA 247ReservedMotion surrounding application of the general anti-avoidance rule (the “GAAR”) in section 245 of the Income Tax Act (the “ITA”) to deny loss carryforwards, investment tax credit carryforwards and scientific research and experimental development pool deductions.Procedural
11231970-01-01 00:00:00Shell Canada LimitedTCC2019-3605(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=189596Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARCase management in progressSHELL CANADA LIMITED AND HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN2021-09-22 00:00:002019-10-04 00:00:002022-03-31 00:00:002022 TCC 39AllowedMotion for a confidentiality order.Procedural
11141970-01-01 00:00:00S. Robert ChadTCC2017-1458(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=176105KPMG Law LLP
Capital Loss, Business LossScheduledChad v. The QueenSeptember 2, 2022017-03-28 00:00:002022-01-21 00:00:002022 TCC 18Allowed in PartAppellant moved to strike sections from Respondents Reply to Notice of AppealProceduralThis case may have precedential value in terms of 231.6 requirements.
11141970-01-01 00:00:00S. Robert ChadTCC2017-1458(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=176105KPMG Law LLP
Capital Loss, Business LossScheduledChad v. The Queen2021-01-27 00:00:002017-03-28 00:00:002021-12-20 00:00:002021 TCC 45Motion dismissedAppellant moved to strike sections from Respondents Reply to Notice of AppealProceduralThis case may have precedential value in terms of 231.6 requirements.
11491970-01-01 00:00:00Maxim Power CorpTCC2024-651(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=205063Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Non capital lossesNot Ready To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002024-03-22 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11481970-01-01 00:00:00Wendy & Sheri Weiser Family Trust IITCC2024-575(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=204935Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Fair market value of shares, Statute BarredNot Ready To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002024-03-14 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11471970-01-01 00:00:00Baytex Commercial Trust 1TCC2024-517(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=204866Felesky Flynn LLPNon capital losses, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Question of lawNot Ready To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002024-02-07 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11461970-01-01 00:00:00Canadian Natural Resources LimitedTCC2024-255(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=204562Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Capital cost allowance (CCA)Not Ready To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002024-01-16 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11451970-01-01 00:00:00Dana Canada Investment ULCTCC2024-93(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=204349EY Law LLPCapital Dividend, Part XIII Non-Resident Tax, Capital gain from disposition of shares, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARNot Ready To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002024-01-11 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11441970-01-01 00:00:00The Michael Flinker Family Trust 2015TCC2023-2131(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=203770Ravinsky, Ryan Lemoine S.E.N.C.R.L.Transfer of property, Capital gain from disposition of shares, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARReady To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002023-10-20 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11431970-01-01 00:00:00The Denis Pilon Family TrustTCC2023-2220(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=203876KPMG Law LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Capital gainAwaiting timetable1970-01-01 00:00:002023-10-18 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11421970-01-01 00:00:00ONNI Development (RMG-1) Ltd.TCC2023-1741(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=203280Thorsteinssons LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Business Loss - PartnershipCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002023-08-23 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11411970-01-01 00:00:00Alaris Equity Partners Inc.TCC2023-1599(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=203105Felesky Flynn LLP General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR Case management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002023-08-03 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11401970-01-01 00:00:00MAE HOLDINGS LTDTCC2023-1471(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=202951Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARAwaiting timetable1970-01-01 00:00:002023-07-05 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11391970-01-01 00:00:00Macdonald Communities LimitedTCC2023-724(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=202093Thorsteinssons LLPTax payable, Penalties, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002023-04-04 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11381970-01-01 00:00:00Brookfield CorporationTCC2023-683(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=201992Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Capital gain, Statute BarredCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002023-03-28 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11371970-01-01 00:00:00The Toronto-Dominion BankTCC2023-610(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=201938Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Interest IncomeCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002023-03-21 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00Case Management Conference Held
11361970-01-01 00:00:00Somerset LimitedTCC2023-295(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=201581Dentons Canada LLPTax payable, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002023-02-08 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11351970-01-01 00:00:00QPQ Marketing LimitedTCC2023-73(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=201289Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002022-12-21 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11341970-01-01 00:00:00Strathcona Resources Ltd.TCC2022-2561(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=200381Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPCapital loss, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002022-10-11 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11331970-01-01 00:00:00Archerwill Investments Inc.TCC2022-2465(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=200275 Thorsteinssons LLPStatute Barred, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARReady To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002022-09-28 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00Interim Motion Dismissed At Hearing
11321970-01-01 00:00:00Brookfield Infrastructure Holdings (Canada) Inc.TCC2022-2341(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=200067Glenn ErnstCapital gain, Transfer of property, General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAARCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002022-09-07 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11311970-01-01 00:00:00Kelvington Investments Inc.TCC2022-1932(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=199652Thorsteinssons LLPGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Statute Barred, Dividend Tax RefundHold1970-01-01 00:00:002022-07-26 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00Held In Abeyance Pending Related Decision
11301970-01-01 00:00:00Elad Canada Operations Inc.TCC2022-1647(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=199319Margaret NixonGeneral Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, PenaltiesCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002022-06-22 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11291970-01-01 00:00:00Wesley Clover International CorporationTCC2022-1279(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=198898Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPIncome tax avoidanceCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002022-05-05 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11271970-01-01 00:00:00Aubrey Dan Holdings Inc.TCC2022-516(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=198040Leigh Somerville Taylor Professional CorporationNon capital losses, Income tax avoidanceScheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002022-02-17 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00
11291970-01-01 00:00:00Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceTCC2021-2007(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=196092Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPReady To Be Scheduled1970-01-01 00:00:002021-08-17 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00Interim Motion Granted Prior To Hearing
11251970-01-01 00:00:009097-5053 Québec Inc.TCC2020-2413(IT)Ghttps://apps.tcc-cci.gc.ca/cf/docket/search_e.php?ap_id=193782PWC Cabinet d'avocats s.r.l./s.e.n.c.r.l.General Anti Avoidance Rule - GAAR, Capital gain or incomeCase management in progress1970-01-01 00:00:002020-12-15 00:00:001970-01-01 00:00:00