Xin is an associate in Osler’s National Tax Group. Her practice includes Canadian domestic and cross-border income tax matters, with a focus on corporate tax planning, advisory and transactional work.
Prior to joining Osler, Xin practised in the tax group of an international law firm, where she advised clients on a broad range of Canadian income and indirect tax matters. Her experience also includes executive compensation, clean technology tax matters and assisting with the resolution of income tax and GST/HST disputes.
Xin has completed the Canadian Bar Association’s Tax Law for Lawyers Program and CPA Canada’s three-year In-Depth Tax Program. Her previous professional experience includes roles in the technology, government and non-profit sectors in Canada, as well as work at a leading national law firm in Beijing.
Awards and Recognition
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Thorsteinssons LLP Prize in Taxation of Business Enterprises, 2022
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
- YIN Rapporteur, “Updates on the Inbound Investment Landscape in Canada”, 2026 IFA Canada Tax Conference, May 2026.
Published Work
Author, “Identical Properties, or Not? Interaction of Subsection 7(1.31) and Superficial Loss Rules”, Taxation of Executive Compensation and Retirement (Federated Press) 2026 Vol. XXXIV No. 1.
Co-Author, “Canada’s Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits: Key Updates and Practical Insights”, Tax Times 2026 Issue No. 3.
Co-Author, “Taxpayer Relief at Objection Stage: Asare v. R.”, Tax Times, 2023 Issue No. 5.
Credentials
Education
- Osgoode Hall, J.D.
- Schulich School of Business, Master of Business Administration (with Distinction)
- University of Waterloo, Master of Arts
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
Professional Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
- Canadian Tax Foundation
- Law Society of Ontario
- State Bar of New York
- International Fiscal Association
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
