OIDMTC Application: Common Pitfalls To Avoid

OIDMTC Application

OIDMTC Application: An Introduction Developers of digital media products in Ontario are likely familiar with the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (“OIDMTC”).  Anyone who has applied to the OIDMTC is also likely aware that the processing and turnaround time for applications can be slow. Mistakes on an application can result in delays drawing out […]

Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts

Canadian Entertainment Lawyers

Introduction The subject to be discussed today is Termination Clauses in Emploment Contracts. What is “Just Cause”? In Ontario, many employment contracts contain a “just cause” provision, which provides that an employer may terminate an employee’s employment without any notice or pay in lieu of notice. The Decision A recent decision by the Ontario Court […]

Changes to Ontario Production Services Tax Credit

Recent Changes to the Ontario Taxation Act Do you receive Production Services Tax Credits? Recent changes to the Taxation Act (Ontario) (the “Act”) may increase the refundable tax credit that an Ontario producer is eligible to receive under the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (“OPSTC”) by expanding the categories of labour costs included in the […]

Film Profits and Points in Canada – Ask an Entertainment Lawyer

Film Profits and Points in Canada

Film Profits and Points in Canada – Introduction Film profits and points in Canada – what are they and how do they apply to Canadian Filmmakers? The million dollar question is how to fully fund your multi-million dollar film (making it in Ottawa, using our great crews and actors, is the easy part). The short […]

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