On December 5, 2013, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment proposals to amend the regulatory framework for firms and individuals who trade in securities, provide investment advice or manage investment funds.

The CSA published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 51-102, NI 41-101 and NI 52-110.

Under Delaware law and most Canadian corporate statutes, a shareholder who votes against a fundamental transaction—such as a going-private transaction or a sale of all or substantially all of the corporation's assets—is entitled to object to the consideration offered and in turn require payment of the "fair value" of his, her or its shares as appraised by court.

A significant issue regarding the corporate governance of public companies arises from questions regarding the optimal role of shareholders in navigating a company’s direction

On March 25, 2015 the Canadian government published two long-awaited regulations amending the Investment Canada Act.

2013 started off slowly with a downturn in Q1, and Q4 brought the year to a close with mixed results.

You've probably heard about "crowdfunding" websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

The professional sports industry is booming and acquirers are taking note.

Bureau van Dijk, a private business intelligence advisory company, recently released its Zephyr North American monthly M&A reports for the months of January 2015 and February 2015.

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) recently published for comment certain proposed amendments to the TSX Company Manual (the Manual), which regulates issuers listed on the TSX. The comment period closed yesterday, on January 13, 2014.

RR Donnelly released the August edition of its Venue Market Spotlight, entitled Government Privatizations and M&A.

The proper use and interpretation of stock phrases and other boilerplate clauses are vital and can implicate the execution of a deal.

When a business is sold or divested, the seller often enters into a Transition Services Agreement (TSA) with the buyer.

Two recent private member bills, Bills C-377 and C-525, propose legislative changes that would, respectively, impose financial reporting requirements on labour organizations and change the certification procedure for unions under the Canada Labour Code.

In the province of Québec, the concept of "redundancy" shall be understood as terminations of employment or layoffs, all as stated in and within the meaning of section 82 and following of the Act Respecting Labour Standards.

In the recent decision of TWU v Telus Communcitations Inc, 2014 ABCA 154, the Alberta Court of Appeal addressed the issues of when accommodation is required and whether there is a procedural duty to accommodate, in Alberta human rights legislation.

On May 2, 2014, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) rendered two decisions relating to discrimination based on family status.

Last week, the Ontario Medical Association ("OMA") challenged the constitutionality of the provincial government's decision to cut fees for doctors.

When a company files for bankruptcy, employees are faced with uncertainty on a number of issues.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour ("MOL") recently announced that it is undertaking an enforcement blitz focusing on unpaid internships.