25 articles found in Canada

Foreign Private Equity in Canada: 2026 Investment Checklist Foreign investments exceeding specific monetary thresholds require government approval under the Investment Canada Act before the transaction can close. Minority investments in...

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...

Jurisdiction depends on habitual residence: Canadian courts prioritize where the child has established their everyday life, regardless of the parents' citizenship or immigration status. Unilateral relocation is illegal: Moving a...

Executive Employment Contracts in Canada: Expat Guide Canada does not recognize "at-will" employment, meaning terminated executives are entitled to substantial severance under common law unless specifically limited by contract. Executive...

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Ontario: Expat Legal Fees and Cross-Border Mistakes Residency comes first: At least one spouse must have lived in Ontario for a full year before filing...

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...

The financial limit for filing a lawsuit in Ontario Small Claims Court is $35,000 CAD, excluding interest and court costs. Plaintiffs generally have exactly two years from the date the...

Victims have two years from the date of the accident to initiate a lawsuit against the at-fault driver in Ontario. Ontario uses a hybrid system where you receive immediate "no-fault"...

Interprovincial support is governed by the Interjurisdictional Support Orders (ISO) Act, which allows orders from one Canadian province to be legally recognized and enforced in another. Every Canadian province and...

Most consumer privacy class actions in Canada operate on an opt-out basis, meaning you are automatically included if you meet the class definition. You do not need to pay out-of-pocket...

Probate is a Formal Process: In Ontario, probate is legally known as applying for a "Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee," which confirms the authority of the person managing the...

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are governed by the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), which aims to protect Canadian manufacturers from unfair foreign pricing. Two distinct government bodies oversee these cases:...

Lower Intervention Thresholds: The Competition Bureau can now challenge mergers that significantly lessen competition even if they do not create a total monopoly. Global Revenue Penalties: Violations may result in...

The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act requires qualifying Canadian businesses and importers to submit an annual report by May 31 each year. Reporting entities...

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....

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...

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...

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...

- 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...

In Canada, "nonprofit," "nonprofit corporation," and "registered charity" are not the same thing - your tax status with the CRA is separate from your legal form under federal or provincial...