Canada’s New Transparency Register Reporting Requirements
By Alexandra Madden Since June 2019, most corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Act”) have been required to maintain a register of ... Continued
Employee Ownership Trusts: A tool for the succession-planning crisis
By St.John McCloskey and Jaicee Payette Update (March 28, 2023): Budget 2023 has indeed included Employee Ownership Trusts as a priority. See the supplementary materials ... Continued
A Warm Welcome to Clark Wilson’s New Partner, Jessica Anderson
We’re pleased to welcome Jessica Anderson, our newest partner, to Clark Wilson. Jessica joins us after working in-house for two of North America’s biggest forest ... Continued
“Secrets of Selling Your Business” Video Series
There are many important aspects to consider when preparing to sell your business. In our newest video series, “Secrets of Selling Your Business”, Don Sihota ... Continued
How the Frustrated Contract Act May Be Used to Get Compensation in a COVID-19 World
Due to the effects of COVID-19, many people are finding it difficult to fulfil their obligations under a contract. What are your options? We have ... Continued
Provincial Emergency Measures Enacted into Law (UPDATED with list of Measures and Effective Dates)
The BC Legislature is now back in session—the provincial state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic was declared on March 18, 2020 and the ... Continued
Provincial Emergency Measures to be Enacted into Law
The BC Legislature has not been in session for most of the time spanning the COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial state of emergency (the state ... Continued
The Great Return to the Office – Are You Prepared?
On May 6, 2020, our B.C. leaders – Dr. Henry, Adrian Dix, and Premier Horgan – provided additional guidelines on how we will enter the ... Continued
Reopening Businesses in BC: Key Points to Consider as Commercial Space Reopens
On May 6, 2020, Premier John Horgan announced B.C.’s plans for lifting restrictions on social distancing, with a goal of reopening certain economic sectors, while ... Continued
Ministerial Guidance on Virtual Corporate Meetings in COVID-19 Times
The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued an order on April 21, 2020 (the “Order”) which provides further guidance on electronic attendance at ... Continued
B.C. Transparency Register Effective Date Has Been Postponed and Revised Regulations Have Been Approved
Like many things are being postponed due to COVID-19, the enactment of the B.C. Transparency Register has also been postponed. The new B.C. Transparency Register ... Continued
Questions Answered – Is Your Business “Essential”?
As predicted, promptly following the publication of this article on March 25, 2020, B.C. released its own list of essential services, following on the heels ... Continued