Practical Skills in Tax Litigation: Discovery 

Nov. 10, 2025
Online

OBA Taxation Law PROGRAM | 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (ET)

Join us for hands-on strategies and practical tools to efficiently navigate the discovery process in tax litigation, all while avoiding common pitfalls. Develop a clear understanding of procedural rules, best practices, and tactical considerations at each stage of discovery, including:

  • Navigating Rule 81 vs. Rule 82 requirements; preparing privilege logs
  • Oral vs. written examinations, preparing witnesses, and managing the examination process
  • Scope of discovery including train of inquiry test
  • Understanding and clarifying obligations in undertakings, managing timelines, and addressing disputes over scope
  • Best practices for follow-up questions
  • How to avoid refusals motions and practical tips for bringing and responding
  • Use of discovery transcript in trial


Register now to gain insights and skills to anticipate challenges, respond effectively, and navigate discoveries efficiently and strategically!

If there are questions you would like addressed during the session, please send them to cng@oba.org no later than November 3, 2025.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Julia Zhuo, Torys LLP
Michael Ding, Weirfoulds LLP

SPEAKERS

The Honourable Susan Wong, Tax Court of Canada
The Honourable Ronald MacPhee, Tax Court of Canada
Sameer Nurmohamed, Deloitte Legal Canada
Alexandra Humphrey, Department of Justice Canada

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Program (ET)
 

PROGRAM PRICE

CBA Member: $122* | CBA Student Member: $68* | Non-Member: $180*

(includes e-materials access) *plus applicable taxes

 

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