Corporate Insights

October 22, 2020

Ontario Proposes to Amend the Business Corporations Act

Finally, director residency requirements to be removed and shareholder approval thresholds modernized, making Ontario more competitive with other jurisdictions There is one law on…

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October 15, 2020

Spotlight On: Issuing Shares for Services and Reverse Vesting

Paying for services in shares can help a company conserve cash resources. “Reverse vesting” can help set your company up for success from the…

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June 29, 2020

Fuller v. Aphria Update: A “Fuller” Picture on Stock Options

The Ontario Court of Appeal adds to the interpretation of inter-related contracts June 29, 2020 Jon-Paul Fuller was one of three founders of Aphria…

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June 4, 2020

Forgotten Shareholders

Self-isolating? You might not be as alone as you thought. Forgotten shareholders can make for unwanted company in your company. June 4, 2020 If…

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May 12, 2020

Spring 2020 Update

Our thoughts turn to the rituals of Spring as we emerge from the Great Lockdown Social Distancing has Brought Us Closer Together than Ever…

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May 11, 2020

Canada: Open for Business, With a Few Changes

Launching a business in Canada during the COVID-19 crisis can be a challenge Foreign direct investment is a significant indicator of a country’s economic…

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May 1, 2020

The Great Unlocking Begins

Ontario allows certain businesses to reopen under strict safety guidelines This afternoon, the Ontario government announced that for the first time since March 24,…

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April 3, 2020

Ontario Updates List of Essential Businesses; Additional Businesses in Ontario to close by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow

Business closures will remain in effect for at least 14 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19 The Ontario government released this news…

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March 24, 2020

Ontario orders non-essential workplaces to close tonight at 11:59 p.m.

Check the list of essential workplaces carefully as you may be surprised. Yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Government announced that it would order the mandatory…

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March 20, 2020

CSA Issues Guidance on Changes to AGMs during COVID-19 Outbreak

CSA clarifies expectations for reporting issuers considering changes or alternatives to in-person AGMs As contemplated in a press release earlier this week which we blogged about…

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