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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
Global commerce and digital services mean that a single corporate mistake can impact consumers worldwide. When a Canadian company, or one with significant operations in Canada, faces a class action...
Foreign tech companies entering the Canadian market often hit unexpected legal walls when structuring joint ventures. Most of these setbacks stem from two missteps: failing to isolate pre-existing intellectual property...
Canada does not have a single federal construction law. Instead, each province governs its own projects through fast-paced statutory regimes that prioritize cash flow over protracted legal debates. For a...
Follow the Contract: Canadian courts strictly enforce multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses. Attempting to bypass negotiation or mediation will result in a stayed lawsuit. Secure the Evidence: Gather corporate records, emails,...
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...
Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in Canada: A Step-by-Step Checklist If you hold a foreign arbitral award and need to recover assets from a debtor with a footprint in Canada, you...
Provincial Jurisdiction Rules: Although divorce in Canada is federally regulated, property division is strictly governed by provincial laws. The province of your last common habitual residence determines which rules apply....
Canada Cross-Border Mergers: Navigating Competition Act Review Recent Sweeping Reforms: Amendments to the Canadian Competition Act have significantly lowered the bar for regulatory intervention, eliminating the "efficiencies defense" and introducing...