As expected, the Ontario government has directed the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to increase the Retail Store Authorization (RSA) issuance rate.

Startup Source's Mat Goldstein recently contributed to a Techvibes article, entitled "Cross-Border Considerations for Canadian Startups," which considers the benefits of setting up a cross-border corporate structure.

Aird & Berlis LLP is pleased to present the March 2016 edition of Doing Business in Canada.

Aird & Berlis LLP is pleased to present the March 2017 edition of Doing Business in Canada.

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.

FP Startups outlines how Canadian Parking Systems & Technology landed a major contract in San Jose, Costa Rica, with the help of the federal government’s Soft-Landing Program.

The York Entrepreneurship Development Institute ("YEDI"), an incubator and accelerator associated with York University, is now taking applications from early-stage startups for its four-month program.

Ontario is moving forward with implementing initiatives announced in the recent speech from the throne.

A new Mandatory Record Retention Period has been published by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).

Scott Stoll and Zoë Thoms recently attended the 15th annual Power of Water Canada Conference and Tradeshow held in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Hosted by the Ontario Waterpower Association...

In the latest instalment of our Tax Litigation Video Series, Monica Carinci dives into two recent changes to Canada's General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR)...

Canada's whisky and spirits market presents significant opportunities for international producers, but success requires careful navigation of a dual regulatory framework. Federal laws govern production standards, excise duties, and labelling requirements, while each province maintains its own liquor authority controlling distribution, sales, marketing, and pricing within its borders. Understanding these overlapping jurisdictions and tailoring market entry strategies to provincial variations is essential for

Joseph David, co-founder of Calgary-based CAVIRTEX, Canada’s first Bitcoin exchange, talks with YouInc about what entrepreneurs should know about Bitcoin.

The British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association recently released an agenda which calls upon the Government of BC to enact franchise legislation in that province in order to provide protection to small business franchisees.

Ontario is moving forward with its planned sale of up to 60% of its interest in Hydro One.

Crowdfunding is behind many successful companies, including virtual reality headset developer Oculus.

Snap Inc., formerly known as Snapchat, is making headlines: the makers of the well-known messaging app have reportedly made a confidential filing for an initial public offering.

Blockchain has a number of potential applications, most of which are still to be explored, but its adoption would primarily be associated with securitizing information and tracking its movement in a publicly-accessible manner.

We recently wrote about an article published by Aird & Berlis LLP corporate and technology lawyer, Don Johnston, concerning the new technology called Blockchain and how it could affect our lives in the near future.