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ARTICLE · 07 APRIL 2022

Expanding Into Canada – Some Key Considerations For Your Business

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Canada has continued to be an attractive market to businesses looking to expand. Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners have expanded their businesses into Canada...

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Canada has continued to be an attractive market to businesses looking to expand. Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners have expanded their businesses into Canada, and others are considering Canadian expansion. If you own and operate a business in another country and are contemplating entering the Canadian market, there are a number of legal and business considerations to keep in mind, including areas where the legal and regulatory requirements may differ from those of your business's home jurisdiction. 

Below we outline some of the points to keep in mind when considering expansion into Canada. For more information on these and other considerations, please reach out to Trevor Lawson or Lara Nathans. 

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