Post-Incorporation Checklist: Essential Next Steps

Written by Ben Ladner Once your corporation is established, it is important to take the necessary steps to set a solid foundation. This checklist outlines essential post-incorporation tasks, from tax filings to corporate governance, to help you navigate the next phase of your business journey. Read more: Post-Incorporation Checklist: Essential Next Steps

Corporate Governance: Legal Best Practices for Long-Term Success

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective corporate governance is more critical than ever. Companies face an array of challenges that can impact their operations and reputation, including regulatory compliance, cybersecurity threats, and shifting market dynamics. Additionally, increasing stakeholder expectations for transparency and ethical practices require organizations to be agile and proactive in their governance strategies […]

New Shareholder Information Requirements for New Brunswick Corporations

Corporations incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (New Brunswick) (the “Act”) are now required to collect significantly more share ownership information than what has historically been required.

Nova Scotia Direction Provides Flexibility for Shareholder, Member and Director...

The Nova Scotia government has clarified how incorporated entities can meet both their statutory meeting obligations and abide by pandemic-related public health orders.

A Black Power Suit . . . or an Orange...

Being a member of a board of directors can be both challenging and rewarding. The business’s success, in many ways, is a reflection of the board’s strength and leadership abilities. Therefore, agreeing to serve as a board member is not a decision that anyone should take lightly.

New Shareholder Information Requirements for CBCA Companies

Corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) are about to face a significant increase in the share ownership information that they are required to collect. Bill C-86, an implementation bill for the 2018 federal budget that includes the Federal government’s amendments to the CBCA, received Royal Assent on December 13, 2018. The […]