Stanley Cup Playoffs Spark Trademark Activity
The final round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is about to kick off here in Vancouver, with the hometown Canucks facing off for the ... Continued
Setting Up or Expanding Your Business in Canada – Bringing Your Key Employees into Canada
In the January edition of Business Matters, we discussed the advantages of incorporating in British Columbia for foreign enterprises wishing to establish a Canadian subsidiary ... Continued
Supreme Court Has Spoken On Confusion
Following up on a couple of earlier posts on this topic, the Supreme Court of Canada has this morning handed down its decision in the ... Continued
SEC Approves BX Venture Market
On May 12, 2011 the NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced SEC approval of its BX Venture Market. This new listing market will provide companies ... Continued
Amendments to National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”)
On June 30, 2011, amendments to the current NI 43-101 (the “Old Instrument”), its companion policy and the technical report form will come into effect. ... Continued
BC Supreme Court ruling gives guidance regarding development approvals and extractions
The BC Supreme Court yesterday rendered a lengthy decision that is noteworthy for any developer who is engaged in a development approval process regarding lands a portion of which may be expropriated in the future.
CIPO Wares and Services Manual Contracts Again
CIPO announced discovery that a number of the entries it added to the Wares and Services Manual as a result of Canada’s participation in the drade-mark identification harmonization project
Bigger! Better! Wares and Services Manual Expands
CIPO has approved and activiated more than 12,000 new entries in the Wares and Services Manual
Courts Uphold Collective Bargaining Rights for BC Teachers’ Federation
On April 13th, 2011 the BC Supreme Court provided a significant victory for union rights in British Columbia when it rendered its decision in BCTF ... Continued
British Columbia’s IPP Supply (with updated map)
According to information released today from BC Hydro, as of April 1, 2011, BC Hydro has 68 electricity purchase agreements (EPAs) with independent power producers (IPPs) [ie, ... Continued
2011 Vancouver Real Estate Forum
This article summarizes the 2011 Vancouver Real Estate Forum.
XBRL Shortens Timeframe for US Issuers’ Report Preparation
XBRL now shortens the timeframe for US issuers’ report preparation.