Doing Business In Canada Guide

Section I: Introduction

The Blakes introduces international businesses and investors to the laws and regulations governing the conduct of business in Canada. This guide covers key legal and regulatory considerations at both the federal and provincial levels, with particular focus on the legal frameworks in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec.

Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution. As such, businesses operating or investing in Canada may be subject to both federal and provincial laws and regulations, depending on the nature and location of their activities.