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Secured Lending in Canada: A Guide for U.S. Lenders

Jun 1, 2023

A guide to secured lending in Canada; summarizes regulatory matters, tax, security, insolvency and restructuring issues in Canada.

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CSA Seeks Comments on Two New Approaches to Diversity Disclosure

May 10, 2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators is seeking comments on the proposed amendments to the corporate governance disclosure rules and policies (Form 58-101F1)

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New Mandatory Reporting Requirement for Businesses: Canada’s Modern Anti-Slavery Bill Becomes Law

May 3, 2023

Canada imposes new reporting obligations on forced labour, and what it means for Canadian businesses.

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Caught in the Sanctions Crossfire: Canada’s Proposed New Control Test Has Broad Repercussions on Businesses with Any Nexus to Russia

Apr 26, 2023

Proposed "deemed ownership" test under Canadian sanctions laws and convergence of AML and sanctions regulation in Canada.

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On the Plus Side: An Overview of SEDAR+ and How to Get Ready by May 1, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

An overview of the new integrated records filing system, SEDAR+, launching June 13, 2023.

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April 2023 Update: Amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Regulations Provide Increased Deal Certainty for Commercial Real Estate Industry

Apr 4, 2023

The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”) and regulations (the “Regulations”) came into force on January 1, 2023.

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Privacy Breaches in M&A Deals and the Importance of Data Security Diligence

Apr 3, 2023

Data security issues pose risks to a transaction, but can be mitigated with effective data security diligence, and other contractual strategies.

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Budget 2023: Clean Energy Incentives and Resource Sector Measures

Mar 31, 2023

Budget 2023, announced by the Federal Government on March 28, 2023, contains several measures aimed at facilitating Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy

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Budget 2023: An Expanded General Anti-Avoidance Rule is on the Horizon

Mar 31, 2023

The Income Tax Act (Canada) contains a General Anti-Avoidance Rule that disallows tax benefits arising from certain tax-motivated transactions