The Canadian Government has announced its intention to update its double tax agreements (DTAs) with Germany and Switzerland.

The Government said on June 7 that negotiations with each country will be held this month.

The Government has asked interested parties to inform it of any particular issues of double taxation that could be resolved.

It is also interested to learn of any difficulties encountered by Canadians under either the German or Swiss tax systems, so that these issues might be taken into account during the respective negotiations.

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