CPP Rule Changes In Force January 1, 2011
On January 1st, 2011 a number of changes to the Canada Pension Plan came into force. These changes will be gradually implemented however once fully ... Continued
Social Networking Policy – Do you have one?
The majority of employees, young and old, are accessing social networking sites on a daily basis. We are often asked to speak about or advise ... Continued
Restaurant Trademarks: Worth their Salt?
The Globe and Mail is reporting on a dispute that has arisen between Vancouver’s Salt Tasting Room, which opened in 2006, and Toronto’s Salt Wine ... Continued
UDI Vancouver – Annual Industry Forecast Luncheon 2011
This article summarizes the UDI Vancouver 2011 Annual Industry Forecast Luncheon.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year and welcome to this issue of Business Matters, the newsletter of Clark Wilson’s Private Company Transactions Group. As many private company owners ... Continued
Rules Governing Foreign Investment in Canada
The Investment Canada Act (the “Act”) is a statute of general application governing investments in “Canadian businesses” by non-Canadians. The purpose of the Act is ... Continued
Doing Business in Canada – Advantages of Incorporating in British Columbia
Foreign enterprises wishing to establish a Canadian subsidiary corporation have the choice of incorporating under the federal Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) or the ... Continued
NI 51-101 Oil and Gas Report Amendments
The CSA adopted amendments to standards of disclosure for oil and gas activities.
CSA Provides Guidance on Oil and Gas Non-Reserves Data Disclosure
The CSA published guidance on oil and gas non-reserves data disclosure.
Clark Wilson closes $95m purchase of regional centre in Alberta
Clark Wilson acted as lead counsel for Ontario based Bayfield Realty Advisors and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust in their purchase of Mill Woods Town ... Continued
Pre-sale litigation – where are we at?
This article summarizes the body of case law so far considering REDMA.
Veronica Franco successful at Court of Appeal
On December 20, 2010, Veronica Franco received a Court of Appeal decision in the case of The Owners, Strata Plan NW 971 v. Daniels, 2010 ... Continued