73 articles found in Canada

Foreign acquisitions of Canadian businesses fall under the Investment Canada Act (ICA), requiring either a post-closing administrative notification or a mandatory pre-closing net benefit review. Financial review thresholds depend on...

- Precise drafting of payment, delivery, and termination clauses is the most effective way to prevent contract litigation in Canada. - Limitation of liability clauses can cap your financial exposure...

How Foreign Subsidiaries in Canada Can Comply With 2026 Export Controls Key Takeaways Navigating the 2026 updates to Canadian trade regulations requires foreign subsidiaries to localize their compliance protocols rather...

Enforcing Foreign Divorce Decrees and Support Orders in Canadian Courts Key Takeaways Navigating cross-border family law can feel overwhelming, but Canadian law provides clear mechanisms to recognize and enforce international...

Foreign Buyer's Guide to Residential Property Contracts and Tax Clearances in Canada Key Takeaways Foreign buyers in Canada must navigate strict federal bans, specific exemptions, and heavy provincial speculation taxes...

Canada Foreign Subsidiary Incorporation Checklist and Timeline Key Takeaways Expanding a business into Canada requires careful structuring and strict adherence to federal and provincial timelines. Proper planning minimizes delays in...

Foreign Buyer Checklist: Acquiring Canadian Tech Startups Key Takeaways Acquiring a Canadian tech startup exposes foreign buyers to federal regulatory reviews, specific tax withholding rules, and strict provincial employment laws....

Navigating Canada's AIDA Compliance for Foreign Tech Firms Key Takeaways Foreign technology firms operating in Canada must update their corporate governance frameworks to comply with the Artificial Intelligence and Data...

Resolving Cross-Border Supply Chain Disputes in Canadian Courts Key Takeaways International suppliers facing contract breaches with Canadian vendors must navigate specific jurisdictional and procedural rules. Success requires understanding both the...

When a Canadian corporate debtor falls into financial distress, foreign creditors often find themselves playing catch-up. While Canadian insolvency law shares deep roots with US and UK regimes, its procedural...

Key Takeaways for International Creditors Dual Statutory Frameworks: Corporate restructuring in Canada is governed by the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) for larger enterprises (debts over $5 million CAD) and...

Most provinces have a 2-year limitation to sue for injury, counted from when you knew or ought to have known you had a claim. Quebec is 3 years. Municipal notice...

Employment in Canada is regulated by a mix of federal and provincial/territorial laws; only about 6-10% of workers fall under the federal Canada Labour Code, and everyone else is covered...

Family law in Canada covers separation, divorce, parenting, child support, spousal support, and property division, with rules split between federal law (Divorce Act) and provincial or territorial laws. You do...

Real estate law in Canada is mostly provincial, so rules on land registration, landlord-tenant rights, condos/strata, and land transfer tax differ by province and territory. For a typical home purchase,...

You have strong, province-specific rights that limit when and how collectors can contact you, require them to prove the debt in writing, and allow you to demand they stop contacting...

Canadian businesses are subject to strict liability under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (FAC), meaning intent is often irrelevant...

Federal incorporation (CBCA) provides nationwide name protection but requires 25% of directors to be Canadian residents. Several provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, have eliminated director residency requirements, making...

Most Canadian provinces operate on an "opt-out" basis, meaning you are automatically included in a class action if you meet the criteria and live in the province where the case...

Intellectual property (IP) in Canada is governed by a "first-to-file" system, meaning the first person to file a patent application generally has priority over earlier inventors who did not file....