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Tax cheats in KPMG Isle of Man avoidance scheme could face criminal charges: minister

Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier says people who have used KPMG to avoid taxes by setting up shell companies on the Isle of Man could face criminal charges. More Mar 06

• FIFTH ESTATE KPMG offshore tax dodge a 'facade' designed to hide money, ex-client says Mar 02
• FIFTH ESTATE Wealthy Canadians exposed in KPMG offshore tax 'sham' Mar 03 video
• FIFTH ESTATE KPMG offshore tax dodge: Trudeau vows to do 'better job' with tax avoiders Mar 03
• CBC Investigates KPMG promoted hiding money from wealthy clients' ex-spouses in offshore 'sham' Jun 07

Snowbirds may soon be allowed 8 months in U.S., but could risk provincial health benefits

There is one group of foreigners who are being embraced by American lawmakers with open arms: Canadian snowbirds. A bipartisan bill currently before the U.S. Congress would allow Canadians over the age of 55 to stay south of the border for up to eight months of the year. More Mar 06 read comments

• Snowbirds rush to sell U.S. homes to profit from tanking loonie Feb 01 video
• Snowbirds continue heading south despite low Canadian dollar Jan 11 audio

Canada extending military mission in Ukraine to 2019

Canada is officially extending its military training mission in Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced Monday in Ottawa. More Mar 06 read comments video

• Ukraine looks to Canada to help modernize military's 'Soviet mentality' Mar 04
• 'What kind of life is this?': Renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine leaves residents shell-shocked Feb 28

Diamonds discovered for 1st time in Manitoba

Very small diamonds have been discovered in Manitoba, a first for the province, says a geologist. More Mar 06

• It takes two to Tango: DeBeers seeks Attawapiskat consent for new diamond mine Sep 13
• Diamond company De Beers keen on northwest Saskatchewan May 18