Business Law and Corporate Law

The Ontario Superior Court's decision in EazyFoods Inc. v 615241 Ontario Ltd. examines the consequences when franchisors fail to meet Ontario's rigorous pre-contractual disclosure requirements under the Arthur Wishart Act. This case reveals how deficient financial statements, piecemeal disclosure practices, and material omissions can expose franchisors to substantial rescission damages when franchise relationships deteriorate.

Two recent federal initiatives – the launch of the Canada Strong Fund, Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund, and the federal government’s Defence Industrial Strategy – together signal a material shift...

The Canadian Securities Administrators have proposed sweeping amendments to issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes that would introduce a selective repurchase exemption, enhance derivative disclosure requirements, and refine early warning triggers. These changes aim to modernize Canada's capital markets framework while addressing recurring market developments and regulatory gaps identified through recent transactions and enforcement actions.

For Canadian tax planners and trust beneficiaries, the “21-year rule” is a critical milestone.

Canadian income tax law does not prohibit Canadian residents from using offshore entities or structures. What it does prohibit—explicitly and deliberately—is the deferral of Canadian tax on passive or investment income through foreign intermediaries.

Navigating the complexities of identifying parties in commercial real estate transactions requires careful attention to legal and commercial risks. From verifying contractual capacity to managing assignment rights, understanding these critical elements can prevent costly surprises and ensure enforceability of purchase and sale agreements.

The Ontario Superior Court's decision in EazyFoods Inc. v 615241 Ontario Ltd. examines the consequences when franchisors fail to meet Ontario's rigorous pre-contractual disclosure requirements under the Arthur Wishart Act. This case reveals how deficient financial statements, piecemeal disclosure practices, and material omissions can expose franchisors to substantial rescission damages when franchise relationships deteriorate.

May 1, 2026, marked the official start of Ontario’s 2026 municipal election season, the first day of the nomination and registration period. With nomination forms flying and candidates off to the races...

In February 2020, Nova Fish Farms Inc. (Nova Fish) entered into an agreement to purchase several trout farms from Cold Ocean Salmon Inc. (Cold Ocean). The trout farms were situated on provincially leased land...

Raising capital from investors is often an important part of a startup’s growth plans. Just as important, however, is the question of just how much of the company its founders are giving up in exchange for that capital. Pinning a precise value on a relatively new business can be a challenge, and valuation negotiations can slow down the financing process.

On May 14, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published proposed amendments and changes to the rules and policies governing the early warning system (the “EWS”), issuer bids (including a new selective repurchase exemption), and take-over bids (collectively, the “Proposed Amendments”)...

In a broad set of proposals announced last week, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is considering wide-ranging amendments to Canadian securities law.