The webinar link will be emailed to all successful registrants at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

ABOUT THE EVENT

Are you a current or prospective Canadian property owner? Do you have questions regarding real estate and repatriation tax? With the rise in interest rates and the recent announcement of the Canadian Government's budget, it may raise some questions of concern on how this will affect your purchase. The webinar will provide the latest updates and trends in the Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal property market; tax implications and mortgage programs available to you as a newcomer to Canada or as a returnee. Join our Canadian Residential Property Market Update and speak to our panelists!

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Wei Kang
Partner
Stephenson Harwood

Wei is a private wealth and global estate planning lawyer based in Stephenson Harwood's Hong Kong office. She has extensive experience in complex family trust, tax advisory and compliance and succession planning involving multiple jurisdictions.

Wei has advised high net worth families on a variety of private wealth matters including the design and implementation of family trusts and foundation structures, family governance, pre-immigration planning, philanthropic structuring, usage of tax-efficient structures for investment into Canada, wills and estate and family business succession. Wei has also advised trustees and institutions on wealth-related matters including operational issues for asset protection structures and fiduciary risks. Wei's familiarity with both onshore and offshore matters have uniquely positioned her to address the multi-jurisdictional issues which are inherent in any wealth planning involving high net worth clients, and clients have relied on her for her practical advice and holistic approach to succession issues.

Wei is qualified in Hong Kong and British Columbia (Canada), and practiced law at the Vancouver office of a leading Canadian national law firm before relocating to Hong Kong in 2019. She was seconded twice to the legal department of a global bank advising both its wealth business and trust company.

Wei is fluent in English and Mandarin. She completed the In-Depth Tax Course of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

 

 

Michelle Qiu
Director, Business Development
RBC Hong Kong Branch

Michelle Qiu joined RBC's Hong Kong Branch in July 2021. After graduating from The University of Toronto, she earned a MBA degree from Sauder School of Business at UBC and spent over 11 years at another Canadian bank (CIBC) at various locations from Shanghai, Toronto to Hong Kong, focusing on client acquisition in the special segment of newcomer, international student and foreign worker. She is also a registered PMP and CAMPs.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Keelan Chapman
Founder & Manager
Canadian Real Estate Investment Centre in Hong Kong

Keelan is the founder and manager of the Canadian Real Estate Investment Centre in Hong Kong - CREIC (HK). He is a registered licensee with the British Columbia Real Estate Association and licensed with Macdonald Realty, a long-established real estate brokerage in British Columbia, Canada. Keelan has established partnerships with various real estate professionals across Canada's major cities (Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Whistler) providing a broad base of professional services. Keelan graduated from McGill University in Montreal with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Chinese. He is an Executive Committee member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and a founding member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Pearl River Delta. Outside of the business world, Keelan plays rugby semi-professionally for the Hong Kong Football Club and for the Hong Kong national team.

Event Organizer

 

Cancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable unless the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong cancels the event. If you are unable to attend, cancellations must be received in writing 72 hours prior to the event. No shows will be charged. 
Photography/Filming: By taking part in this event, you grant the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong full rights to use any images resulting from the photography/video filming.