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January 15, 2024

Key Considerations in Earn-out Provisions in Private M&A

An earn-out is a mechanism whereby the parties in an M&A transaction link a portion of the purchase price to the future performance of…

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January 5, 2024

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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December 1, 2023

Canadian Snapshot: Carrying on Business

A look at the current definition of “carrying on business” in each province and territory of Canada Below are the thresholds for what constitutes…

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December 1, 2023

Canadian Snapshot: Director Residency Requirements

A look at what’s currently required in each province and territory of Canada The residency requirements for Canadian directors are slowly disappearing. We have…

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December 1, 2023

Canadian Snapshot: Beneficial Ownership Registry Requirements

A look at what’s currently required in each province and territory of Canada Corporate transparency, or the ability to identify the individuals who own…

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November 2, 2023

Fall Update 2023

In this Edition… This Fall Update, and our blogs curated by the inestimable Andrea Hill, are best enjoyed in a comfy armchair, in front…

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November 2, 2023

Federal Corporations Must Soon File Information About Individuals with Significant Control

Starting January 22, 2024, federal companies will need to file with Corporations Canada certain information about the individuals that have “significant control” over them…

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September 30, 2023

Change is in the Air: Considering What Constitutes a Material Change

New guidance from the Ontario Court of Appeal on what an issuer needs to consider The Ontario Court of Appeal recently considered what constitutes…

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September 15, 2023

Ontario Court Finds Deal Price to be Strong Evidence of Fair Value

Decision reinforces approach to “fair value” determination previously established by the Yukon Court of Appeal In a recent decision regarding Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation,…

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August 20, 2023

New Reporting Obligations: Child Labour and Forced Labour

By May 31, 2024, certain organizations will need to begin reporting on child labour and forced labour in their supply chains On January 1,…

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