Legal Insights
Crowdfunding your Startup in Ontario
Over the past decade, countless founders have launched successful companies through crowdfunding platforms as an alternative to traditional lending or venture capital investment. In 2012, the new multi-million dollar company,
Canadian Bar Association weighs in on Canada’s potential DEPA accession
The Canadian Bar Association has issued recommendations as part of the Government of Canada’s continued exploratory discussions into joining the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement. First signed by Singapore, New Zealand
Ontario’s “Roadmap to Reopen” and Vaccine Passports
The Ontario government has released plans to begin a gradual reopening of the province, and with it timelines for when businesses may be able to expect to welcome customers back
What employers need to know about Ontario’s new paid sick leave obligations
The Government of Ontario has introduced new paid sick leave benefits for employees. COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021 makes changes to obligations of employers under the Employment Standards Act
What You Need to Know about the Personal Real Estate Corporation
Under the new regulation announced on October 1, 2020, real estate agents are now allowed to incorporate and operate through a Personal Real Estate Corporation (“PREC”). Real estate agents now
COVID-19 Screening Now Required For Access to Ontario Workplaces
The Change Effective September 26, 2020, the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020, will require most Ontario businesses to introduce a workplace screening tool that requires staff members