MINISTER'S/DM'S OFFICE YS # 93-6065 ADM'S OFFICE RETURN TO RULINGS, ROOM 303, MET. BLDG
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Dear XXXXXXXXXX
The Honourable Garth Turner, Minister of National Revenue, has asked me to reply to your letter of September 17, 1993, concerning a proposed exemption from non-resident withholding tax for payments under certain lease arrangements proposed or undertaken by XXXXXXXXXX
Due to the confidentiality provisions of the Income Tax Act, I am unable to discuss the tax affairs of specific taxpayers with you without proper authorization. However, I can assure you that the income tax treatment afforded any taxpayer will be in accordance with the law and that such treatment will be consistently applied to all persons who enter into similar transactions.
I appreciate your taking the time to bring your concerns to the attention of the Department.
Yours sincerely,
Pierre Gravelle, Q.C.
October 28, 1993