$1 consideration is specified in the legal documentation for a gift of property by a parent to a child solely to ensure the agreement is legally binding. Would s. 69(1)(c) apply, notwithstanding that nominal consideration of $1 would be paid? CRA stated:
In certain circumstances, the Canada Revenue Agency may be willing to accept that the transfer of property between non-arm’s length parties for the nominal amount of $1 could be considered a gift. For example, if the agreement governing the transfer provides for consideration of $1 merely to ensure that the agreement is legally binding, the CRA may consider the transfer to be a gift.
… If it is determined that the transfer of property was a sale for inadequate consideration rather than a gift, paragraph 69(1)(c) would not apply.