74 articles found in Canada

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....

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...