44 articles found in Canada

Navigating Canada Joint Venture Contracts for Foreign Tech Foreign tech companies entering the Canadian market often hit unexpected legal walls when structuring joint ventures. Most of these setbacks stem from...

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...

Joining Canadian Class Actions: Checklist for Foreigners Global commerce and digital services mean that a single corporate mistake can impact consumers worldwide. When a Canadian company, or one with significant...

Foreign judgments are generally enforceable in Canada if the originating court had proper jurisdiction and the decision is final. Pre-trial asset freezing orders can prevent Canadian business partners from hiding...

US corporations can initiate lawsuits directly in Canadian courts or enforce existing US judgments, provided proper jurisdiction exists. Discovery in Canada is narrower and less expensive than the broad processes...

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...

Canada's export controls, administered by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), focus strictly on Canadian territorial exports and persons, lacking the aggressive extraterritorial reach of the US EAR and ITAR frameworks. Multinational...

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...

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....

Canada regulates the export of dual-use technologies, including AI and semiconductor components, through the Export Control List (ECL) administered by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Sharing technical data, software algorithms, or...

Choosing between an asset and share purchase dictates your exposure to legacy liabilities and shapes your tax strategy. Acquirers must factor 30- to 200-day waiting periods into deal structures to...

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...

Importers of green technology must register with the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system to post financial security and pay duties. Using the correct Harmonized System (HS) codes grants...

Foreign investors acquiring Canadian businesses must comply with the Investment Canada Act (ICA). Recent amendments introduce stricter pre-closing filing requirements for 2026. Acquisitions involving sensitive technologies, critical minerals, or personal...

Strict deadlines: Most Canadian provinces enforce a strict two-year limitation period from the date of injury to file a formal lawsuit. Settlements dominate: The vast majority of Canadian personal injury...

Jurisdiction Selection: Federal incorporation provides nationwide name protection, while provincial incorporation in British Columbia or Ontario avoids resident Canadian director requirements. Corporate Independence: A subsidiary is a distinct legal entity....

A Foreign Investor's Guide to Tech Mergers and Acquisitions in Canada The Investment Canada Act (ICA) mandates regulatory notifications for non-Canadian acquirers, with strict national security reviews for sensitive technology...

Registering as a Non-Resident Importer simplifies logistics and checkout for Canadian buyers. Accurate tariff classification under the Harmonized System prevents border delays and monetary penalties. E-commerce sellers with over CAD...

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...

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...