Implementing a Cap on Employee Stock Option Deductions
Jul 16, 2020In Budget 2019, the Government announced its intention to propose legislation that would introduce an annual cap on certain employee stock option grants that may be eligible for certain tax-preferred treatment.
Psychedelics and Canada’s Regulatory Landscape
Jul 10, 2020A primer on the emerging psychedelics industry and how it fits into Canada's legal framework.
Material Adverse Effect Clauses in a COVID-19 World
Jun 23, 2020Review and analysis of recent developments where parties try to rely on MAE clauses as a mechanism to avoid closing a transaction.
Fireside Discussion with Grant Vingoe, OSC Acting Chair
Jun 23, 2020This discussion will highlight key priorities of the OSC, including an update on burden reduction work underway. Remarks will also focus on the OSC’s response to COVID19 and provide a regulatory roadmap for navigating contested transactions.
Update – Securities Regulators Publish Reforms to Enhance Client-Registrant Relationship
Apr 30, 2020 Updated April 30, 2020 On October 3, 2019, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) issued...
Alberta Government Passes Bill 12, Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 – What You Need to Know
Apr 21, 2020What you need to know about the Alberta Government's Bill 12 in relation to Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2020.
Protecting Against Shareholder Activism in Uncertain Times
Apr 6, 2020The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic will provide unprecedented opportunities for shareholder activism and companies will need to prepare for coming campaigns.
2020 Canadian Merger Notification Threshold Updates
Apr 1, 2020The 2020 updates to the merger thresholds under Canada's Competition Act and Investment Canada Act have been announced.
Opportunities in Challenging Times: The Failing Firm Provision of Canada’s Competition Act
Mar 30, 2020This bulletin analyzes the failing firm merger provision of Canada's Competition Act in anticipation of the negative economic impact of COVID-19.
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