In this podcast, Partner Mark Morrison, one of the authors of the Global Compact Network Canada's Anti-Corruption Working Group eBook, discusses the process of an anti-corruption investigation and how data privacy and local laws come into play.

The regulators indicated that all trades are subject to applicable securities and derivatives legislation and specifically called out Multilateral Instrument 91-102 Prohibition of Binary Options, which prohibits a person from advertising, offering, selling or otherwise trading a binary option with a term of less than 30 days with or to an individual.

While activism remains robust in the Canadian market, we are seeing more board-related activist demands settled before a public proxy solicitation campaign by both sides.

March 22, 2016, was Federal Budget day. The Budget contains relatively few tax measures specific to charities and non-profit organizations.

On June 3, 2016, Susan Manwaring will be presenting at the Advanced Canadian Gift Planning Course on "Emerging Donor Issues" in Toronto.

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In this video from Trending2014: An M&A Series, partner Frank DeLuca discusses the rise of shareholder activism.

The TSX-V issued guidance yesterday regarding the specific circumstances in which the exchange will consider waiving the $0.05 minimum pricing requirement.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is introducing a five-module Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Program.

Between Friends: New Directions In German-Canadian M&A.

Robert Hayhoe was unanimously appointed by the Canadian Bar Association's Charities and Not-for-Profit Law executive as the liaison to the American Bar Association's Tax-Exempt Section, on February 23, 2016.

David Tang and Andrew Valentine will be attending the not-for-profit section of American Bar Association Business Law meeting in Boston, MA – September 8-10, 2016.

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has posted several tools and resources for use by the NFP sector on its website.

As discussed earlier in this edition, the Ontario Securities Commission’s RIE Division has identified marketing practices as an examination priority in OSC Staff Notice 33-761 – 2026 Examination Priorities for the Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division.

Managing Partners David Levy and Renée Vinett were featured on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast hosted by Maheen Bari.

In an article titled “Culture, Entertainment and Gourmet Cuisine as Drivers of Foot Traffic,” published in the latest issue of Commercial Real Estate Magazine, Anthony Arquin, together with Anissa Errai (SGM Agency) and Valérie Thomas (Narval), explores the evolving retail landscape

Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act establishes comprehensive franchise disclosure requirements and strict penalties for non-compliance, fundamentally shaping the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding these regulatory obligations is essential for anyone involved in franchise operations within the province. This video explores the key protective measures and legal framework governing franchise relationships under Ontario law.

What are the critical timing requirements franchisors must follow when delivering disclosure documents to prospective franchisees? Jennifer Shayko explores the specific deadlines mandated by Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act and explains the strategic considerations franchisors should keep in mind to ensure compliance and protect their interests.

Effective CEO succession planning requires careful board oversight and strategic preparation. This guide examines the critical role boards play in ensuring smooth leadership transitions and maintaining organizational continuity during periods of executive change.