Canada: Corporate/Commercial Law

Donor-advised funds continue to grow in Canada, bringing increased attention to governance, operations, and the broader professionalization of the sector.

Incorporating a nonprofit in Canada requires navigating complex decisions between federal and provincial frameworks, each with distinct governance rules, reporting obligations, and structural implications. Many founders mistakenly believe federal incorporation automatically covers all provinces, overlooking critical extra-provincial registration requirements that can leave organizations operating out of compliance.

Les organismes de bienfaisance enregistrés et les organismes à but non lucratif (« OBNL ») s’engagent de plus en plus dans des investissements d’impact en vue de faire progresser leurs valeurs et leurs missions.

Birch Hill Equity Partners a acquis une participation majoritaire de 72,1% dans Velan Inc., fabricant mondial de robinetterie industrielle, pour un montant de 203,9 millions de dollars canadiens. Cette transaction complexe implique une restructuration préalable, une convention de coopération et des changements significatifs dans la gouvernance de l'entreprise montréalaise.

Agnico Eagle's listing of contingent value rights on the Toronto Stock Exchange marks a groundbreaking development in Canadian capital markets, establishing the first-ever CVR listing on a Canadian exchange. This precedent-setting transaction demonstrates how mining companies can bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals through innovative securities structures that provide both liquidity and tax efficiency for investors. The listing through the TSX Sandbox program offers a blueprint for future resource sector tra

Sellers use auctions to create competitive tension in pursuit of better deal value, deal terms, and deal certainty. The sellers’ control over the auction’s timing and process also allows them to plan and deploy a target and market-specific auction strategy.

Canada's Real-Time Rail system reaches a pivotal milestone with the publication of By-law No. 10, establishing the legal framework for instant payments and broader access to national payment infrastructure. The new framework introduces direct and indirect participation models, real-time gross settlement, and enhanced operational resilience while balancing innovation with system-wide risk controls. With implementation set for August 24, 2026, financial institutions and payment service providers face critical

Significant changes to auto insurance in Ontario are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, through reforms to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).

The Canada Border Services Agency has intensified verification audits targeting carpets and area rugs, with particular focus on proper tariff classification under Chapter 57 of the Customs Tariff. Importers face significant duty assessments, mandatory self-correction obligations, and administrative monetary penalties for misclassification, even when they have historically used the same tariff codes without issue.

A convergence of geopolitical shifts, trade uncertainty and heightened industrial policy ambition has fundamentally altered the operating environment for Canadian businesses. How are federal and provincial governments responding with new funding programs, capital sources and talent initiatives to support the retention and growth of technology, intellectual property and human capital in Canada? This comprehensive overview examines recent strategic initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, life sciences,

Deciding when to incorporate your startup in Canada involves balancing legal protection, tax efficiency, and growth strategy. This guide examines the key factors founders should evaluate—from liability exposure and investor readiness to revenue thresholds and operational complexity—to determine the optimal timing for incorporation.

Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy targets healthcare as a priority sector for AI investment, proposing $500 million in growth capital and dedicated resources to keep talent and innovation within Canadian borders. The federal government outlines specific healthcare missions, data infrastructure investments, and venture capital initiatives designed to transform Canada from an AI research leader into a commercialization powerhouse.