Key Background Chronology On 20 January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed two (2) Presidential Executive Orders: #14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion; and #14161, Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats. 1 On 4 April 2025, the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) issued a […]
On December 1, 2013, Canada became a member of the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other…
By Warren L. Creates
As a result of changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, certain venues will need to pay $275 for each individual foreign musician and crew…
On November 1, 2013, Canada confirmed its ratification of the World Bank’s ICSID Convention by depositing its “Instrument of…
On Thursday, October 24, 2013, The Advocates’ Society honoured Yves Fortier, P.C., C.C., O.Q., Q.C. with The Roger Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award…
By David J. Lowdon
The Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), has taken the first step towards considering a potential crowdfunding exemption as part of its wider…
By Paul W. Braunovan
An administrative decision of the Trade-marks Opposition Board confirms that a trade-mark owner will not be able to prove use of a trade-mark in…
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall proudly supports the Tannis Food Distributors 2013 Food Show on October 23, 2013. This event showcases all of…
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is proud to sponsor the 16th Annual Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner in support of SolowayJJC and the…
By Conor J. Cronin
After you have decided to go into business with one or a group of other entrepreneurs and your start-up is ready to incorporate, you and your co-founders…
By Philip M. Aubry
You have all received the emails requesting money transfers and/or the emails from a banker claiming you have inherited money from a distant relative or…
OTTAWA, August 27, 2013 – Ottawa law firm Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that Barry Leon, Partner and Head…
By Marina Stipanac
Trademark is defined in Canada as being: a mark used by a person to distinguish his or her goods or services from those of others; a certification mark; a…
