Tax Treaty Negotiations with the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of The people's Republic of China

May 19, 2011

Negotiations for an income tax treaty between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China will commence the week of June 27, 2011, in Ottawa.

The purpose of this bulletin is to ensure that persons whose interests are affected have an opportunity to inform the government of any particular issues of double taxation that might be taken into account during the course of negotiations. The government is particularly interested in learning of any difficulties that might be encountered by Canadians under the tax system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

Persons wishing to offer comments concerning the negotiations may send their views to:

Department of Finance
17th Floor, East Tower
140 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0G5
Fax: 613-992-4450

For further information contact:

Tax Legislation Division
Phone: 613-369-4016