Our July 2023 article Significant Amendments Announced to the Accord Acts detailed the then newly-announced proposed amendments to the Atlantic Accord legislation. A year later, the amendments have not been passed, but instead are still going through the federal legislative process, without a clear indication of either when or even if they may be passed, […]
New amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (Federal) (“CBCA”) are about to come into force on January 22, 2024, which will once again change requirements regarding transparency and public disclosure of corporate ownership in Canada. Amendments to ISC Disclosure Requirements The Federal Government will now seek automatic disclosure of information pertaining to an “Individual […]
It appears 2024 will include an unwelcome surprise for many business owners in Canada – public disclosure of their ownership interests in corporations. If you own federally-incorporated corporations, the agenda this fall should include a review to prepare for compliance. Canada Business Corporations Act Since 2017, Canada and the provinces, including Newfoundland and Labrador, have […]
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced the most significant amendments to the Atlantic Accord legislation since 1987, introducing new regulatory powers over offshore renewable projects and changing elements of the regulation of offshore petroleum interests, that may have long term implications for the industry. Bill C-49 In late May, Canada announced […]
As discussed in our previous article, Amendments Affecting All Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations, amendments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations Act come into force on 1 April 2022. These amendments will affect and require action by all corporations incorporated in Newfoundland and Labrador, and have the potential for unexpected changes (particularly requirements for increased disclosure […]
In November, the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador passed Bill 24, which set out amendments to the province’s Corporations Act (the “Act”). The amendments, which come into force 1 April 2022, are notable and require attention as they will impose new obligations upon most corporations incorporated in the province. In summary, the amendments: […]
On 9 June 2021 the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released Statutory Review 2020 of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA). The Review recommends changes to provisions to ATIPPA that will be of interest to business entities engaged with public bodies in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Review, conducted by former […]
2020 has been marked by a series of significant public health and economic actions by both the federal and provincial governments in Canada in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In developing these policies, governments engaged and continue to engage with business groups, unions, social groups, and non-governmental agencies in Canada. They have received and continue to receive solicited and unsolicited representations from the public, including businesses, as the policies and programs evolve.
This article was last updated on September 10, 2020 While the term “unprecedented” is being used frequently in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures that have been taken in response to it, one context where the word can legitimately be applied is the restrictions to inter-provincial travel that have been introduced in […]
This article was revised to include updates as of June 8, 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Minister of Health and Community Services for Newfoundland and Labrador declared a Public Health Emergency under the Public Health Protection and Promotion Act. This declaration continues in effect; along with the accompanying Orders under the Act, and has […]