Department of Finance Launches Consultations on Income Trusts Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions Bulletin by Stephen Erlichman and Sean Stevens September 2005 Click here to view the bulletin in PDF format On September 8, 2005, the Department of Finance issued its much anticipated consultation paper (the "Consultation Paper") on tax and other issues related to publicly listed income trusts and limited partnerships. The Consultation Paper, which can be found on the web at http://www.fin.gc.ca/news05/05-055e.html launches the consultation process promised by the Federal Government in the 2005 Budget in response to the continued growth of income trusts in Canada.

Authors Stephen Erlichman Sean S. Stevens Services Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions Offices Toronto