


Corporate Governance
A number of high-profile incidents over the past decade have brought into question companies’ corporate ethics, bringing unprecedented public scrutiny to how organizations police themselves. Regulators, shareholders and the general public are demanding that organizations have corporate governance policies and procedures in place to ensure organization-wide cultures of candour and openness with all stakeholders.
Good corporate control requires organizations to combine solid legal understanding, sound ethical judgment and business practicality. The consequences of ineffective oversight can expose officers and directors to regulatory review and potential lawsuits. McMillan’s Business Law Group provides cutting edge advice to our public and private clients in matters related to corporate governance. Our lawyers combine a thorough understanding of applicable laws with corporate governance best practices, providing clients with a set of business solutions tailored to their particular needs, regardless of the size of the organization.
We believe that the best way to avoid a crisis is to plan for one. When a corporate governance crisis does arise, we marshal specialists from across our firm to deliver a comprehensive solution that helps restore and preserve the confidence of all stakeholders.
In particular, McMillan helps corporate clients lead by:
- Implementing board and committee structures/charters
- Assisting with responses to regulatory investigations
- Ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
- Designing preventative measures to address hostile transactions
- Assisting with timely continuous disclosure
- Advising on directors/officers’ liabilities, indemnity and insurance
- Assisting with shareholder relations and disputes
- Advising on the need for, and the establishment of, independent or special committees
- Designing internal and disclosure controls
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iAnthus Decision Changes the Landscape for Corporate Plans of Arrangement under the BCBCA by Permitting Third-Party Releases
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Feb 23, 2021
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Big Brother’s Access Limited – Canadian Privacy Commissioners Rule Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Tool in Breach of Canadian Privacy Laws
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Feb 17, 2021
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Canadian Regulators Remove Key Barrier to Distribution of Alternative Mutual Funds – New Courses Will Permit Mutual Fund Dealers/Registered Firms to Trade in Securities of Alternative Mutual Funds
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Jan 29, 2021
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Keeping the CPTPP as a Spare Tire: The New and Different Automotive Rules of Origin Under the CUSMA and the CPTPP
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Dec 16, 2020
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SCC Holds Section 12 Charter Protection Against “Cruel or Unusual Treatment or Punishment” Not Applicable to Corporations
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Nov 10, 2020
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Buyer Beware! Waiving Past Service Isn’t Possible under Employment Standards Legislation
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Oct 16, 2020
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Corporate Counsel CPD Webinar Series: Mental Health in a Legal Workplace – A Story from the Inside
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Oct 6, 2020
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Competition Bureau Invites Comments to Revisions to the Competitor Collaboration Guidelines
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Aug 5, 2020
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Managing Construction Risk in 2020 and Beyond – The Pursuit of Success and the Art of Avoiding the Train Wreck
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Jul 21, 2020
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Understanding Securities Law Impacts on Emerging Market Issuer Directors and Officers
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Jun 17, 2020
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A New Look for Corporate Social Responsibility: British Columbia Introduces the Benefit Company
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Jun 5, 2020
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Charities and Not-for-profit Corporations – AGM Challenges and Solutions During COVID-19 Outbreak
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May 18, 2020
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May 1 Update: COVID 19: Temporary Relief of Corporate Requirements for Shareholder and Director Meetings
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May 1, 2020
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Update – British Columbia Business Corporations Act Transparency Register Requirements Extended to October 1, 2020
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Apr 20, 2020
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Significant Regulatory Relief for Market Participants Announced in Response to COVID-19
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Apr 13, 2020
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CSA Provides Guidance on Conducting Shareholder Meetings During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Mar 25, 2020
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CSA to Provide Temporary Relief From Regulatory Filing Obligations Due to COVID-19
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Mar 19, 2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic Prompts Canadian Companies to Consider Virtual Shareholder Meetings
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Mar 17, 2020
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Supreme Court of Canada Opens the Door to Novel International Human Rights Claims: The Uncertain Implications for Canadian Resource Companies
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Mar 2, 2020
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Canadians are Friendlier: Shareholder Proposal Regime in the U.S. Could Soon Be More Restrictive
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Feb 4, 2020
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New Transparency Requirements: Private Companies in British Columbia Now Required to Collect and Disclose Shareholder Information
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Jan 31, 2020
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Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Investors in Brazilian Insolvency Proceedings: Lessons from the IBA’s 2019 Global Restructuring Conference
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Jan 21, 2020
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Proposed Digital Charter Could Bring Sweeping Changes to Canadian Privacy Laws
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May 23, 2019
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On the Record: Private Corporations in British Columbia Will Soon be Required to Collect and Disclose Shareholder Information
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May 16, 2019
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Starting in June 2019, Private CBCA Corporations Required to Gather and Record Detailed Information About Their Shareholders
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Dec 13, 2018
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CSA Considers Reforms to the Syndicated Mortgage Regime and Seeks Input from Industry Participants
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May 10, 2018
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Amending the Canada Business Corporations Act– Bill C-25 Receives Royal Assent
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May 9, 2018
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Securities Regulators Looking for Market Commentary on Soliciting Dealer Agreements
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Apr 18, 2018
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In Aurora, Securities Regulators Affirm the New Take-over Bid Regime and Signal that Exemptive Relief under the New Regime will Prove to be Difficult and that Tactical Shareholder Rights Plans may be Extinct
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Mar 20, 2018
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Government of Canada Announces Public Consultation regarding Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs)
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Oct 13, 2017
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HKEX’s Proposed New Board Presents Unique Opportunities for Early Stage Tech Canadian Companies
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Jul 19, 2017
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Director Liability for Employee Remuneration: Significant Changes Likely in Store in Ontario
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Jun 2, 2017
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Proxy Access in Canada — Another US Corporate Law Practice Makes Its Way Up North
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May 17, 2017
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New SCC Decision on Oppression Remedy is Instructive for Closely-Held Private Companies
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Nov 25, 2016
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Senate Committee Report Promotes Dismantling Internal Trade Barriers within Canada
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Jul 16, 2016
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Let the Good Times Roll: Court Allows the Free Flow of Liquor Across Provincial Borders
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Jul 13, 2016
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