January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is soon to take effect, meaning Canadian businesses who handle the personal information of EU residents will need to review their privacy policies.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how, on July 1, 1983, Canada’s Privacy Act was introduced to regulate how federal government institutions managed personal information.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how companies collect and create mass amounts of data – a lot of it being of confidential nature.
January 26, 2018This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses the implentation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the coming months.
December 21, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq deals with employment law in Quebec and it succinctly recaps the different types of employment relationships.
December 21, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq discusses the enforceability of the Notice of Resignation provision in the case Balckerry Limited v. Marineau - Mes
December 21, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com provides a concise overview of what costs are involved in terminating an employee in Ontario.
December 21, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq explains the decision of Nagribianko v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd. where an employer terminated an employee during the probationary period on the grounds he was "unsuitable" and provided the appropriate notice.
December 21, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq discusses whather an employee terminated during a probationary period can sue for wrongful dismissal.
December 21, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq examines what “probation” means to both an employer and an employee in respect of obligations and rights on termination.
August 31, 2017Prior to sending your drafted agreement to a counterparty of executing the agreement, it is important to thoroughly review the agreement for both content and form. These are some of the key items that a drafter should keep in mind when reviewing an agreement.
March 23, 2017Managing the Registers starts with Approving the Form of the Share Certificates. Conventionally, a sample of each share certificate to be used for each class of share is prepared, the word 'SAMPLE' is printed on its face and the certificate is inserted into the corporation's minute book. The directors must then approve the form of the share certificates in a resolution.
March 23, 2017Appointment of Officers: Directors appoint the officers, who are responsible for managing the day to day business of the corporation. An officer can also be a director of the corporation and can be paid a salary for the work done as an officer.
March 23, 2017The CBCA requires that the directors of a corporation call the first annual general meeting (an “AGM”) no later than eighteen (18) months after incorporation.
March 23, 2017The by-laws of a corporation govern its day-to-day activities. The by-laws must be approved by a resolution of the board of directors. As soon as the resolution is adopted, the by-laws come into effect.
March 23, 2017Properly maintaining a corporation’s minute book is crucial for all businesses. The corporation’s minute book includes the fundamental documents required for a corporation to maintain its status with governmental agencies, raise capital, enable important actions (such as the corporation taking on debt), or selling the business.
March 22, 2017Prior to sending your drafted agreement to a counterparty of executing the agreement, it is important to thoroughly review the agreement for both content and form. These are some of the key items that...
September 09, 2016When entering into an important contract, take the time to discuss with your business partners, advisors and legal counsel, to make sure that you are clear about your opportunities and risks. In this article, we describe four simple steps to follow to make sure that your interests are protected when negotiating an agreement.