Mar 8, 2023 | Articles
The controversial Canadian anti-spam legislation (CASL) has created plenty of headaches for small businesses in the past year, and the problems will likely grow as the second phase of the law comes into effect in January. The CASL is an important piece of legislation that affects most business, yet it is still clouded in confusion and misunderstanding. Since the fines for violating the CASL can be immense (up to $10 million), it is vital for business owners to ensure they are complying with the law.
Mar 8, 2023 | Articles
The B.C. Ministry of Justice is currently seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders on the province’s proposed B.C. Franchises Act, according to the Globe and Mail. If passed into law, the act would bring B.C. law in line with the franchise laws already enjoyed by other Canadian provinces and the U.S. Analysts say the law, which primarily affects disclosure rules, should be welcomed by both franchisors and franchisees.
Mar 8, 2023 | Articles
Canadian businesses will need to begin preparing for a significant increase in activist shareholder actions, according to the Financial Post. Shareholder activism, a phenomenon that has thus far largely been concentrated in the U.S., has been steadily growing in Canada in recent years, and due to favourable regulations here that trend will likely continue.
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