Business Law
Doing Business in Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Just Became Easier and Safer
On May 12, 2020, Bill 190, COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020 (the “Act”) was passed to address social distancing concerns faced by businesses in carrying out their statutory responsibilities. The legislation addresses these concerns two ways....
UPDATE: Special Government Initiatives to Assist Canadian Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Over the recent weeks, there has been a panoply of government programs and special measures aimed at providing assistance to businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are facing growing hardship and challenges during COVID-19. While it may not be exhaustive of...
Supporting Businesses and Employees During the COVID-19 Crisis
Both employers and employees have been thrust into an unforeseen situation with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. This public health emergency has left everyone scrambling. While certain businesses are able to continue on in a semi-normal manner,...
Special Government Initiatives to Assist Canadian Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
At this time of high uncertainty combined with the rapid and changing flow of public information announcements and media alerts, this blog aims to assist entrepreneurs by outlining some of the government programs and actions recently announced to specifically help...
Tips for the New Entrepreneur Part 3: Overview of Corporate Governance
This third blog is an introduction on corporate governance issues and is part of a new series entitled “Tips for the New Entrepreneur” aimed at providing a New Entrepreneur with practical tips and pointers for exploring legal issues when setting...
Tips for the New Entrepreneur Part 2: Incorporation, Share Structure and Shareholders’ Agreements
This is the second blog of a new series entitled “Tips for the New Entrepreneur” aimed at providing a New Entrepreneur with practical tips and pointers for exploring legal issues when setting up and growing a new business. These blogs...
Tips for the New Entrepreneur Part 1: How Can I Best Organize My New Business?
This is the first blog of a new series entitled “Tips for the New Entrepreneur” aimed at providing a New Entrepreneur with practical tips and pointers for exploring legal issues when setting up and growing a new business in Ontario. ...
Licensing Requirements for Private Cannabis Retail Stores
On October 17, 2018, the Ontario government passed Bill 36 - the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018. Among other things, the new legislation enacted the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018, which regulates the licensing, operations, and oversight of private cannabis...
The complex process of buying a business
If you are an entrepreneur at heart, chances are you have been waiting for the right opportunity to come along. The thought of buying a business may be intimidating, but it can also be exhilarating when you are ready to...
Franchise law issues continue between Tim Hortons and franchisees
Tensions between franchise owners and parent companies are not uncommon in business. Such tensions are behind serious franchise law concerns being raised by Tim Hortons franchisees in Ontario and throughout Canada. According to the Great White North Franchisee Association, a franchisee...
