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Continuity Rule
Continuity Rule (Fuscalite · A post-spinoff amalgamation may taint the spin-off) — "S. 55(3.01)(b), deeming an amalgamated corporation to be a continuation of…
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- Section 55(3.01)(b) may preclude access to the section 55(3)(a) safe harbour.
- The relevant statutory provision is section 55(3.01)(b).
- The provision applies to an amalgamated corporation.
- It deems the amalgamated corporation to be a continuation of each predecessor.
- The deeming applies for section 55(3)(a) purposes.
- The predecessors are the corporations continued through the amalgamation.
- The potential consequence is that access to the section 55(3)(a) safe harbour is precluded.