| October 30, 1989 | |
| Mr. M.A. Hiltz | Current Amendments and |
| Director | Regulations Division |
| Reorganization and Non- Resident | R.D. Weil |
| Division | (613) 957-2070 |
| File No. F-3347 |
SUBPARAGRAPH 55(3)(a)(ii) OF THE ACT
This is in reply to your memo of October 18, 1989, regarding the interpretation of the word "interest" in subparagraph 55(3)(a)(ii) of the Act.
The Department of Finance has advised us that from a policy viewpoint, the term "interest" should include an indirect interest and they see no reason that our department should vary its long-standing position on this issue.
We trust that this adequately answers your query. If you have any further questions in this regard, please contact Rob Weil of this division.
B.J. Bryson DirectorCurrent Amendments and Regulations Division
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