Democrats Abroad Canada is pleased to bring back our U.S. Tax Webinars for members. These webinars fill up quickly, so please register to attend today!

Operating a Canadian business as a US citizen

The Trump tax reforms made entirely changed the tax reforms around operating a business as a US taxpayer resident in Canada. This webinar will provide an overview of those changes and examine strategies for dealing with the complexity as a Canadian resident US citizen who wants to incorporate. Incorporation can still provide significant tax benefits — even for those with double tax exposure. Specifically, the webinar will cover at a high level:

• Tax benefits of incorporation
• The US repatriation tax and strategies for offsetting it;
• The US GILTI rules and strategies to mitigate them;
• Other tax planning ideas for incorporated business owners.

Sunday, April 28, 2019
3:00 P.M. Eastern / 12:00 P.M. Pacific
Duration: 90 minutes

This is an online webinar session and advance registration is required. Register by clicking here and we will follow up with WebEx installation/user/meeting information. Hope to "see" you there!

About the presenter

Max Reed is a cross-border tax lawyer at SKL tax in Vancouver where he focuses on tax strategies for those with tax issues that span the Canada-US border. Specifically, he has written a number of articles addressing the taxation of US citizen business owners who reside in Canada. SKL Tax has been helping people with double tax exposure for over 40 years.


Watch for our email invitation to attend US Personal Tax Webinar on May 26th.

Questions? email exec-vice-chair@democratsabroad.ca

The DA Canada Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to provide the results of the 2019 Annual General Meeting & Election.

Chair: Steve Nardi

Executive Vice-Chair: Julie Buchanan

Vice-Chairs (2): Marnelle Dragila & Ed Ungar

Secretary: Sue Alksnis

Treasurer: Lissette Wright

Membership Secretary: Susan Brennan

IT Manager: Tim Smith

Counsel: Danielle Stampley

Members-at-Large (3): Sofia Misenheimer, Darius Pruss, and Chris Shaw

DPCA Voting Representatives – DemsAbroad Canada is allocated and expected to elect 24 Voting Representatives. In accordance with Article 15 of DA Canada Bylaws we achieved sex parity by electing 12 female and 12 male Voting Representatives.

In addition, the Proposed Bylaw Amendments were approved by the required two-thirds (2/3) majority.

Here are the complete vote results:

* = ACCLAIMED

A copy of the most recently approved DA Canada Bylaws can be downloaded by clicking here.

The membership is informed that any member of DA Canada who wishes to challenge any election result may do so by submitting an email to Bodil Geyer, Chair of the NEC, at: bodil.geyer@swimrecruiting.com. All challenges must be submitted by April 30, 2019.

The Teller of Elections tabulated the results of the 127 electronic valid ballots cast. (Out of the 134 ballots submitted, 7 were spoiled and not included in the results). 20 in-person valid ballots were cast for nominations from the floor where needed. Any questions about vote tallies may be directed to the Teller of Elections at: nominations@democratsabroad.ca

With highest regards,

DA Canada Nominations and Election Committee

Bodil Geyer, NEC Chair [Vancouver, BC]
Starla Goggins [Toronto, ON]
Randi Weitzner, NEC Teller of Elections [Montreal, QC]

                 The Board of Democrats Abroad Canada invites you to attend your
                                             Annual General Meeting

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Bodil Geyer, NEC Chair [Vancouver, BC]
Starla Goggins [Toronto, ON]
Randi Weitzner, NEC Teller of Elections [Montreal, QC]

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Bodil Geyer, NEC Chair [Vancouver, BC]
Starla Goggins [Toronto, ON]
Randi Weitzner, NEC Teller of Elections [Montreal, QC]

VICE CHAIR -

SECRETARY -

1) Diana Keto-Lambert: I am a proud native of the DC/Maryland metro area and a North Carolina voter; I moved to Canada in 2007. While I was living stateside, I was a member of College Democrats at University of Maryland, and volunteered on Chris Van Hollen’s 2002 congressional race, John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, and Martin O’Malley’s 2006 gubernatorial campaign. I joined Democrats Abroad Edmonton when I discovered them in 2008, and I helped the chapter with communications outreach for Barack Obama’s campaign. I became chapter chair from 2011 – 2014 and a member-at-large since then, helping with planning and executing meetings, GOTV efforts, and social get-togethers for our chapter. Most recently, I helped work the polls in the 2018 midterm elections when visiting North Carolina.

TREASURER -

1) Diana Keto-Lambert: I am a proud native of the DC/Maryland metro area and a North Carolina voter; I moved to Canada in 2007. While I was living stateside, I was a member of College Democrats at University of Maryland, and volunteered on Chris Van Hollen’s 2002 congressional race, John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, and Martin O’Malley’s 2006 gubernatorial campaign. I joined Democrats Abroad Edmonton when I discovered them in 2008, and I helped the chapter with communications outreach for Barack Obama’s campaign. I became chapter chair from 2011 – 2014 and a member-at-large since then, helping with planning and executing meetings, GOTV efforts, and social get-togethers for our chapter. Most recently, I helped work the polls in the 2018 midterm elections when visiting North Carolina.

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY -

1) Hannah Brooks: I'm originally from Nashville, TN and I moved to Canada in 2015. In the US I actually didn't participate in politics much, that is until I lost my health insurance due to a pre-existing condition. That galvanized me to become active in the Democratic party. Right when I arrived in Edmonton, it became clear that Trump was going to win the Republican nomination. In response, I quickly decided to become active in the Democratic Party here in Edmonton. I helped coordinate voter outreach during the 2016 elections and have been the unofficial chair since 2018 midterm elections. If elected, I pledge to fulfill the duties of Membership Secretary as effectively as possible until my term is over in March 2021.

• Sends event invitations and updates to DAV members, using the DA Nation Builder online email system
• Updates and maintains the DAED Facebook page
• Updates the DAED events web page in Nation Builder

1) Kimberly Johnson: After moving to Edmonton from Southern California, I joined Democrats Abroad in 2000. Upon completion of my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Canada, I lived abroad in England and the Netherlands. When I returned to Edmonton, deeply concerned about the current administration, I resolved to be a more involved Democrats Abroad member. In 2018, I was primarily responsible for communications & media relations—writing press releases, coordinating media requests and appearing as the DA Edmonton spokesperson in print and televised interviews. I also created our new Instagram account to connect our chapter to the local community and other DA chapters internationally. During the fall of 2018, I conceptualized, planned and successfully executed our “Print Your Own T-shirt” fundraiser and "Sanity Session" pub social nights. Additionally, I helped plan and facilitate our GOTV (Get Out The Vote) events on the University of Alberta campus and at the Alberta Legislature. I take great pride in the work that our chapter team accomplished leading up to the historic 2018 midterm elections. If elected as your Communications Officer & your Student Recruitment Outreach Coordinator, I will be dedicated to continuing our work, organizing our efforts and building community momentum as we approach another historic election in 2020.

STUDENT OUTREACH COORDINATOR -

Democrats Abroad Edmonton will be holding its 2019 Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers:

TIME:  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Please RSVP by email to:  demsabroadyeg@gmail.com

DA VICTORIA AND THE ISLANDS CHAPTER (DAVI)

CANDIDATE SLATE - 2019

CHAPTER CHAIR -

• Provides agenda and chairs regular Chapter Board meetings

• Provides leadership for GOTV initiatives

• Chairs the Chapter AGM every two years

• Represents the Chapter at the DA Canada (DACA) monthly Board meetings
  

Candidates:

1. Heidi Burch: “I’ve been active in DAVI since 2012 as a Member-at-large, helping to set up events to foster the DAVI community and Get Out the Vote, such as the Sticky Wicket Pub meetups, registration events at the Victoria Public Library and setting up the annual Tax Seminar. I have also been active with DA Canada, where I am currently Exec Vice-Chair, and with DA Intl, where I am continuing in my role as chair of the GOTV team.”
   

VICE CHAIR -

• Chairs Chapter Board meetings in the absence of the Chair

• Assists in providing leadership for GOTV initiatives

• Steps in for Chair as needed

Candidates:

1. Jim Ham: “I'm a US/Canada dual citizen living in Victoria BC since 1972 working as a musical instrument craftsman. I was born in Augusta GA but vote in my last place of US residence, Bellevue WA. I have a long standing interest in US politics and have felt a strong concern for the recent horrible developments in my birth country. While I do vote I feel like I need to do more, working with Democrats Abroad seems like a good way for me to contribute. I do have experience serving as a board member, I have served on the board of the Civic Orchestra of Victoria for many years (where I also play the violin). In the days leading up to the mid-term election I did canvassing with DA board member Jena Magnus in WA district 8 for candidate Kim Schrier.”

SECRETARY - Jena Magnus (Acting) (Aug 2018 - March 2019)

• Schedules regular Chapter Board meetings

• Takes minutes of Chapter Board meetings and distribute them to the Board

Candidates:

1. Jena Magnus: “I have served as the DAVI Secretary since August 2018. As a RN I worked as Admin Support for several large interdisciplinary provincial healthcare teams. I ensured people had the right information at the right time, members were kept up to date, & our activities stayed on track. I look forward to bringing my experience working with high performance teams to the DAVI.”
   
   

TREASURER - Jon Scheer (Acting) (Aug 2018-March 2019)

• Provides Chapter financial reports at regular Board meetings and at the biannual AGM

• Manages and maintains Chapter bank account, donations (cash and online) and Chapter expenses

Candidates:

1. Jon Scheer: "I have served as DAV Treasurer since August, 2018. I have over 20 years experience as a tax accountant and have been in prior years Treasurer for 2 non-profit theatre groups, one here in Victoria and the other in Denver. I currently act as bookkeeper for Langham Court Theatre."

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY -

• Works with the DA Canada Membership Secretary on annual Membership Verification

• Learns to use the DA Nation Builder online membership management system

• Send welcome message to new members via email (template)
  

Candidates:

1. Marilyn Mahan

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR -

• Sends event invitations and updates to DAV members, using the DA Nation Builder online email system

• Updates and maintains the DAVI Facebook page

• Updates the DAVI events web page in Nation Builder

Candidates: None

STUDENT OUTREACH COORDINATOR -

• Raises awareness of Democrats Abroad on campuses in the Chapter area

• Coordinates on-campus voter registration events

• Coordinates outreach to US citizens on-campus (non-DA members)

• Liaises with the DA Canada point person on the DA Global Study Abroad Youth Outreach Team

• Initiate and support DAVI-affiliated clubs on campus

Candidates: None

MEMBERS AT LARGE:

Attend regular Chapter Board meetings and the biannual AGM

• Contribute skills and experience in support of GOTV initiatives

• Work on planning events and help to run events: GOTV, tax seminars, biannual AGM, Thanksgiving Dinner, election-year debate nights, etc.

Candidates: None

To All DAVI Members:

The Victoria and the Islands Chapter of Democrats Abroad (DAVI) will be holding its 2019 Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers:

DATE: March 17, 2019
TIME: 3:00 PM

PLACE: 250 Douglas St, Victoria, BC

Please RSVP by email to: davictoriachapter@gmail.com

It is possible to attend by Skype or Webex as well. If you’d like to use that option, please let us know in your RSVP 

Never before has the strength of the Democrats Abroad been more important to ensure voices of Americans living abroad are heard and our votes are counted!

Please consider joining the Democrats Abroad National Board, Canada. The deadline for submission is Wednesday February 13th, 2019 at 11:59pm

Here is a refresh of the positions up for election:

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Democrats Abroad Canada invites you to nominate
candidates to the Board of Directors

On Sunday, March 31^st, 2019 Democrats Abroad Canada [DACA] will hold its Annual General Meeting [AGM] to elect our Canadian officers.

As we prepare for the 2020 Presidential Election cycle, we need your help in identifying a slate of candidates to lead DACA for the next two years. Any DACA member may nominate themselves or any DACA member for any office.

A nominee must:

- Be a member of Democrats Abroad Canada

- Be a US citizen, a resident of Canada and willing and able to handle the duties of the office

- Give his or her consent to stand for election

Your Nominations & Elections Committee invites nominations for the following offices:

- Country Committee Chair

- Executive Vice Chair

- Vice Chairs [2 positions]

- Secretary

- Treasurer

- Membership Secretary

- IT Manager

- Counsel

- Members-at-Large [3 positions]

- Democratic Party Committee Abroad [DPCA] Voting Representatives [12 positions]

Descriptions of the specific responsibilities for each position can be viewed by clicking on the Officer position on the Nomination form at the link below. A short supporting statement describing the nominee's skills and experience pertinent to the office is requested.

Nominations open with this mailing and will close at 11:59PM EST on February 13, 2019.

CLICK HERE to access the candidate nomination form

Thank you - your participation is greatly appreciated!

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Bodil Geyer, Chair, Vancouver, BC

Starla Goggins, Toronto, ON

Randi Weitzner, Teller of Elections, Montreal, QC

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Democrats Abroad Canada invites you to nominate
candidates to the Board of Directors

On Sunday, March 31^st, 2019 Democrats Abroad Canada [DACA] will hold its Annual General Meeting [AGM] to elect our Canadian officers.

As we prepare for the 2020 Presidential Election cycle, we need your help in identifying a slate of candidates to lead DACA for the next two years. Any DACA member may nominate themselves or any DACA member for any office.

A nominee must:

- Be a member of Democrats Abroad Canada

- Be a US citizen, a resident of Canada and willing and able to handle the duties of the office

- Give his or her consent to stand for election

Your Nominations & Elections Committee invites nominations for the following offices:

- Country Committee Chair

- Executive Vice Chair

- Vice Chairs [2 positions]

- Secretary

- Treasurer

- Membership Secretary

- IT Manager

- Counsel

- Members-at-Large [3 positions]

- Democratic Party Committee Abroad [DPCA] Voting Representatives [12 positions]

Descriptions of the specific responsibilities for each position can be viewed by clicking on the Officer position on the Nomination form at the link below. A short supporting statement describing the nominee's skills and experience pertinent to the office is requested.

Nominations open with this mailing and will close at 11:59PM EST on February 13, 2019.

CLICK HERE to access the candidate nomination form

Thank you - your participation is greatly appreciated!

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Bodil Geyer, Chair, Vancouver, BC

Starla Goggins, Toronto, ON

Randi Weitzner, Teller of Elections, Montreal, QC

CLICK HERE to access the candidate nomination form