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On Dec. 23, 2023, the federal government released the proposed Criminal Interest Rate Regulations (Regulations) in the Canada Gazette, which have the effect of reducing the criminal interest rate...

Many Canadian tech entrepreneurs would like to benefit from certain advantages of being a U.S.-based company. At the same time, there are considerable tax and funding incentives offered to startups operating in Canada.

As a result of a comprehensive review of the exempt market, the Ontario Securities Commission published for comment four new prospectus exemptions.

The TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV" or the "Exchange") issued a bulletin on April 8, 2020 announcing temporary relief measures (the "Temporary Relief") from certain pricing requirements of the TSXV's...

On July 29, 2011, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment Proposed National Instrument 51‑103 Ongoing Governance and Disclosure Requirements for Venture Issuers and Related Amendments (NI 51-103) which introduces a new regulatory regime for venture issuers (Proposal).

Emerging growth companies and small and medium enterprises ("SMEs") have been especially vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19.

Like most businesses, the growth and success of start-ups and emerging companies have been, and will continue to be, significantly impacted by this pandemic.

Both domestic and international businesses, when doing business in Canada, may choose the province in which they incorporate. Each province has its own business corporation legislation.

The OSC published for public comment four new prospectus exemptions intended to facilitate capital raising while maintaining investor protection.

The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association ("CVCA") has released its Canadian market overviews for Q3 2022, which are based on data voluntarily submitted...

Canada saw record levels of investment in 2021. The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) 2021 Market Overview reported 752 deals totaling $14.7 billion in...

COVID-19 has caught the world off guard and the effect of the pandemic on businesses cannot be overemphasized. Private equity funds and venture capital funds, like other organizations, will need to adapt and take swift action ...

The Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) released its Canadian market overviews for Year End 2024, which are based on data voluntarily submitted by a selection of venture capital and private equity...

Alberta innovators and entrepreneurs continuously develop new ideas with limitless potentials. However, these ideas can often become inflexible by legal landmines or obstacles during the legal process.

Early‑stage fundraising in Canada is rarely won with a single pitch. For Saskatchewan and Prairie‑based founders raising capital is a relationship‑driven process that requires trust, preparation, and momentum over time.

For many entrepreneurs, the need to find financing can be like trying to sprint while dragging a weight along the ground.

The use of side letters in Canadian private equity and venture capital funds continues to be a common practice, and can assist Funds to secure key investments.