Corporate Insights

February 4, 2022

Spotlight On: Crossing the 20% Threshold

Acquiring up to 20% of the shares of a public company requires careful planning Stakebuilding investors in Canadian public companies have two key ownership…

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February 3, 2022

Personal Real Estate Corporations: PREC-ision Required

A PREC can offer advantages, but must meet specific requirements. If you are a real estate broker or salesperson in Ontario, you can incorporate…

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January 25, 2022

Taking and Perfecting PPSA Security

Presented by SkyLaw’s Andrea Hill in a guest lecture at Osgoode Hall Law School SkyLaw’s Andrea Hill was recently invited to provide a guest…

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January 15, 2022

Spotlight On: Crossing the 10% Ownership Threshold

All about the key 10% threshold for stakebuilding investors, and what you need to know to cross it Ever wonder why an investor might…

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December 18, 2021

Spotlight On: Releases

The Supreme Court of Canada confirms that a release will be interpreted like any other contract.   “Oh, please release me, let me go” sang…

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October 19, 2021

Never too late: Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act is now in force

Not-fabulously-prompt, but Ontario’s updated not-for-profit law is effective at last. Nearly 11 years after receiving royal assent, Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) finally…

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July 5, 2021

Amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act Take Effect Today

Ontario removes the Canadian residency requirement for directors and provides additional flexibility for Ontario corporations Back in October of 2020 we described proposed amendments…

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July 5, 2021

Spotlight On: Incorporations in Canada

Whether you are launching your own business or incorporating a subsidiary for a multi-national company, here is a handy checklist of things to consider….

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April 21, 2021

SkyLaw M&A Articles Published in 2021 Global Practice Guide

Yesterday evening, Chambers and Partners published its Corporate M&A 2021 Global Practice Guide online, including two articles about Canadian M&A written by SkyLaw As…

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April 8, 2021

Ontario Declares Third State of Emergency and Reinstates Stay-At-Home Order

The COVID-19 variants of concern are more contagious and deadly, but the response varies greatly by jurisdiction On Monday, the Texas Rangers opened the…

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