CSA Publishes Mutual Fund Research And OSC Releases Whistleblower Program

Alternative practice structures (APS), already firmly established in the United States, are generating significant interest and activity in the Canadian market, particularly in regard to accounting firms.

In Ontario's fast-paced and constantly changing business landscape, contracts are the basis of all commercial relationships in law. Whether you're a businessperson ordering stock for resale, a tech firm providing...

On October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") adopted a new self-certified investor prospectus exemption under Ontario Instrument 45-107 (the "Exemption")...

The Court does not have discretion under the Ontario Business Corporations Act ("OBCA") to refuse a shareholder's request for the corporation to produce audited financial statements.

Putting a unanimous shareholders' agreement in place is an exercise in good governance. It gives a group of owners an agreed framework for running the corporation, sharing its profits and dealing with the departure of a shareholder, and it settles those questions at a point when everyone is still working well together. Every agreement is different, because the answers depend on who the shareholders are and what each of them wants from the business.

Christopher Anderson and Michael Kandev are featured legal professionals at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, a prominent law firm. Their professional backgrounds and expertise are highlighted through biographical information and imagery from the firm's Toronto office.

Earn-out clauses have become increasingly popular in M&A transactions, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, as they help bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers by tying a portion of the purchase...

BuildDirect.com closes $20M private placement, reverse take-over, and lists on the TSX-V.

Explore the legal structures available for conducting business in Canada, from corporations and partnerships to branch operations. Understand key considerations including director residency requirements, shareholder rights, liability protections, and the strategic choice between federal and provincial incorporation for foreign investors entering the Canadian market.

On October 19, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (the "Ministry") will open the online Ontario Business Registry ("OBR").

Today the federal government announced four new initiatives to support workers and employers as they continue to face business uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earlier today, the British Columbia government announced that the property transfer tax rate payable by foreign entities on purchases of residential property in the Greater Vancouver Regional District will increase to 15%.

The Canadian and British Columbia governments have announced a significant infrastructure investment partnership aimed at reducing development charges. This collaborative initiative between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby represents a strategic approach to addressing development costs and infrastructure funding challenges.

Clark Wilson LLP highlights recent developments including recognition of Jeffrey Vicq in Lexpert's Technology 2026 edition and analysis of the new federal AI strategy's implications for Canadian businesses.

The Canadian government has proposed making the $10 million capital gains tax exemption for employee ownership trusts permanent in its Spring Economic Update 2026.

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Last week, we had the privilege of presenting to a group of IT and cybersecurity experts in the higher learning sector at BCNET CONNECT 2026 about important issues to consider when contracting...

Yesterday, BC announced that the property transfer tax for foreign buyers of residential property in the greater Vancouver region will increase to 15%.

Clark Wilson LLP announces recognition in the 2027 Best Lawyers rankings and highlights recent construction law publications by partners Scott Lamb and Alec Kobetitch. The firm's achievements span multiple practice areas and demonstrate continued excellence in legal services.

Recent British Columbia court decisions address critical questions in estate and litigation law. One case examines the narrow scope of appeals from arbitration decisions, while another tackles whether an unsigned will drafted after someone's death can be legally valid.