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Firm Partner, Rob Kinghan, speaks to Techopia Ottawa about mergers and acquisitions

Rob Kinghan, Partner and Head of the Business Law Group at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall, alongside Ed Bryant of Samford Advisors, speaks to…

Corporate income may be used to determine support obligations

By Bryce Dillon

In Canada, it is trite law that a corporation is a legal person separate from its shareholders, directors, and officers. However, family courts can…

Securities Alert – Disclosure of Cyber Security Risks

Some guidance from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) The CSA recently reviewed disclosure provided by constituents of the S&P/TSX Composite…

Anticipating Increased Interest in Canada as a Place to do Business

By Dirk Bouwer

Article originally appeared on techopia.ca, February 14, 2017. Click here for article.  It is too soon to tell what impact US President Donald Trump’s…

Securities Alert – Regulators Review Rights Offerings

On December 8, 2015, securities regulators, including the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) adopted an amendment to National Instrument 45-106…

What’s New in Real Estate – Exploring Recent Changes to the Land Transfer Tax Act in Ontario

By Patrick N. Aubry

On December 8, 2016, Bill 70, Building Ontario Up for Everyone Act (Budget Measures), 2016, received royal assent (the “Bill”). Amongst other things,…

Securities Alert – December 2016

Enhancing Financial Disclosure for Reporting Issuers Some tips from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) The Office of the Chief Accountant of the OSC…

U.S. Immigration to Canada: Strength and Opportunity through Diversity

By Warren L. Creates

“Deep in our history of struggle for freedom, Canada was the north star. The freedom road links us together.” When U.S. President Barack Obama invoked…

Securities Alert – August 2016

Remotely Attended Annual General Meetings Will virtual meetings become the new reality? There is a variety of software and communications technology…

Securities Alert – May 2016

Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Introduce New Report for Exempt Distributions More information required effective June 30, 2016 Issuers and…

CETA Update: More than Beer, Ham and Cheese

By Marina Stipanac

As reported earlier, Canada and the European Union started negotiating the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) back in 2009. It was…

Securities Alert – March 2016

Ontario Securities Commission Provides Tips and Guidance for Reporting Insiders How to stay compliant and avoid personal liability The Ontario Securities…