The Spotlight Series

December 1, 2023

Canadian Snapshot: Carrying on Business

A look at the current definition of “carrying on business” in each province and territory of Canada Below are the thresholds for what constitutes…

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December 1, 2023

Canadian Snapshot: Director Residency Requirements

A look at what’s currently required in each province and territory of Canada The residency requirements for Canadian directors are slowly disappearing. We have…

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December 1, 2023

Canadian Snapshot: Beneficial Ownership Registry Requirements

A look at what’s currently required in each province and territory of Canada Corporate transparency, or the ability to identify the individuals who own…

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February 20, 2023

Spotlight On: Annual Meetings of Shareholders

Follow these simple steps for AGMs: plan, plan, plan. Every corporate statute requires a corporation, whether private or public, to hold an annual meeting…

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January 13, 2023

Spotlight On: Letters of Intent and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Key documents to help get deal negotiations underway. A transaction often starts out with two key priorities: getting on the same page about the…

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December 15, 2022

Spotlight On: Establishing or Acquiring a Business in Canada

Canada is open for business! Here are some of the main considerations to think about when doing business in Canada. We work with many…

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October 25, 2022

Spotlight On: Issuing and Receiving Options

Stock options can be a great way to incentivize and reward your team. Here’s what to keep in mind when it comes to issuing…

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June 15, 2022

Spotlight On: Dissolving Your Corporation

A corporate dissolution can be voluntary (initiated by its stakeholders), or involuntary (initiated by a corporate regulator). Here’s what to consider if a dissolution…

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April 11, 2022

Spotlight On: Maintaining Your Corporate Minute Book

Keeping your minute book up-to-date is a legal requirement and can save you headaches down the road It’s that time of the year… again….

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February 4, 2022

Spotlight On: Crossing the 20% Threshold

Acquiring up to 20% of the shares of a public company requires careful planning Stakebuilding investors in Canadian public companies have two key ownership…

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