By Paul W. Braunovan
The Seven Deadly Sins refers to a list of the most objectionable vices known to mankind, namely: wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony.…
By Andrew McDougall
When a Canadian business is asked to agree to a seat (or place) for an international arbitration, it should be concerned about the possibility of…
Canada will be on the international stage as the 2010 Winter Olympics are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia in February. As part of the federal…
By Warren L. Creates
The Harper government imposed a visitor visa requirement on all nationals of Mexico effective 14 July 2009. Defending this decision, the Prime…
By Gregory Sanders
There are many decisions involved in determining whether you should provide services individually (i.e. through a sole proprietorship) or through a…
By Christopher P. Morris
An employer’s duty to accommodate a chronic illness is a very significant issue in the workplace. Employers are statutorily required to accommodate…
The Trade-marks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) is an administrative tribunal that hears oppositions to Canadian trade-mark applications. If you are…
By Robert P. Kinghan
Of great interest to the public, due in part to the increased amount of investor fraud that has come to light most recently, the Canadian Securities…
By Alain D. Bourassa
With budgets being slashed and reductions in work force the norm, a company might be tempted to reduce its security budget or lay off privacy staff. This…
Companies carrying on business in Quebec are required to comply with the Quebec Charter of the French Language. The Charter is designed to promote the…
By David J. Lowdon
All corporations are governed by securities legislation that generally requires “prospectus level disclosure” for the issuance of shares. This level…
By Dirk Bouwer
Listing your company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) or the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) provides your company with access to equity capital…
