Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-27
Registrant: Annie Sinigagliese
Client: Independent Dealers Group
Targeted institutions:
Finance Canada (FIN)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
2025 Pre-budget consultation: Suggesting implementing a program that promotes entrepreneurship; Suggesting a Pro-Canada Investing program; Suggesting implementing a targeted foreign direct investment program.
GST/HST on Trailer Commissions.
CRA has reversed its longstanding position on GST/HST on Trailer Commissions (mutual funds). We believe the reversal does not take into account the negative impact on Investment Dealers, does not benefit CRA or investors, and should be reassessed.
2025 Pre-budget consultation: Suggesting that the government create a more attractive investment environment by streamlining regulatory processes and reducing bureaucratic hurdles that often deter both domestic and foreign capital.
2025 Pre-budget Consultation: Suggesting encouraging capital investment in early-stage “junior” companies listed on Canada’s two venture exchanges (TMX-V and CSE) by allowing capital gains on these investments to be tax-free; Suggesting implementing reforms to existing tax-assisted retirement savings programs; Suggesting a federal tax system and spending comprehensive and independent review; Suggesting the planned increase in capital gains tax, announced in 2024 and set for implementation in January 2026, be rescinded.