How to Navigate Canada’s Start-up Visa Application Process
Canada has one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the world according to the BDC. Canada’s tech sector grew twice the rate of Canada’s economy, with 27.6% of 2020’s
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How to Register a Charity in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide
Charities provide immense public benefit in Canada. Whether providing education for women and girls around the world, quality access to healthcare services, environmental efforts, or housing initiatives, charities have far
When Co-Founders Part Ways: Legal Implications and Considerations
Starting your own business is starting a journey. Many business founders set off on this journey with a co-founder or partner, someone that will help navigate the growth and development
Founder Spotlight: Dr Golnaz Golnaraghi, Founder of Accelerate Her Future
We sat down with Dr Golnaz Golnaraghi who in her 40s broke barriers and created Accelerate Her Future, a career accelerator for racialized women pursuing careers in business or technology.
Directors’ Duties and Liabilities in Canadian Corporations: A Comprehensive Guide
As a small business owner, it is likely that at some point along your company’s growth you will think about or decide to incorporate your business. The corporate structure can
Canadian Cryptocurrency Regulations: What Businesses Need to Know
Despite the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency in our daily lives and businesses, the laws surrounding its regulation remain complex. Not recognized as legal tender, cryptocurrencies are regulated by an amalgamation
HR Zone Policy Checklist
1. Health and safety policy Employers are obligated to create and annually update a written policy on occupational health and safety. They must also establish and uphold a program to
Company Financing: SAFE agreements, issue equity right away, employee stock options
One of the most common questions we receive is: how do we structure funding, especially in the first stage where you might choose to raise funds from family members and
Part-Time vs Full-Time Employment in Ontario, Canada
Legal Distinctions and Rights: In Ontario, Canada, part-time and full-time workers are entitled to the same minimum standards and rights under employment law, with no legal distinction between the two
Dental Practice Owners : How Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan Impact You?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (“CDCP”) will provide eligible Canadian residents with dental insurance coverage. Beginning in 2024, individuals can apply for the CDCP. To be eligible, individuals must have
Ontario College of Pharmacists Notice Guide for Purchasing Pharmacies
Issuance of a new certificate of accreditation by the OCP is required when a new pharmacy is purchased. A new certificate is required because the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
Vacation Pay and Vacation Time
What is the difference between vacation pay and vacation time? Vacation pay is an entitlement to all employees and cannot be waived as per the Employment Standards Act. It accumulates
ESA Guide on Holiday Time Off and Pay
Overview Do you know when you get time off? There are 9 Ontario public holidays: Most qualifying employees are entitled to take off work the dates listed above and be paid
New FINTRAC Requirements for Payment Service Providers
As of April 27, 2022, FINTRAC retracted its previous position on merchant servicing and payment processing. Now, certain payment service providers are subject to the requirements under the Proceeds of
Founder Spotlight: Dana Habayeb founder of Faith Consulting
Meet Dana Habayeb – founder, educator, influencer, marketing expert – who experienced a lack of support in her community and decided to start her own company called Faith Consulting to
NFTs: What is an NFT and the legal issues around it?
What is an NFT? NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens”, are unique crypto assets on a blockchain that cannot be interchangeable like a regular dollar bill. It’s ability to authenticate ownership over