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Alcohol Vending Machines Now Allowed in Ontario Drinking Establishments
Effective September 8, 2026, an Ontario bar, restaurant, or other establishment holding a Liquor Sales Licence can put a vending machine on the floor that sells and serves alcohol to patrons. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced the change in an information bulletin published September 8, 2026, and gave effect to it...
Read MoreShare Repurchases & Buybacks
Legal Services for Share Repurchases and Share Buybacks in Canada A share repurchase, also known as a share buyback, occurs when a corporation acquires its own issued shares from one or more shareholders. Share repurchases are commonly used for shareholder exits, corporate reorganizations, estate planning, tax planning, employee departures, dispute resolution, and succession planning. Unlike...
Read MoreSubscription Agreements
Legal Services for Subscription Agreements in Canada A subscription agreement is a key legal document used when a company issues securities to an investor. It sets out the terms under which an investor agrees to purchase shares, units, convertible securities, or other equity or debt interests from a corporation or other issuer. Subscription agreements are...
Read MoreCASL Compliance For Businesses
Understanding Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, commonly known as CASL, regulates commercial electronic messages, certain installations of computer programs, alterations of electronic transmission data, electronic address harvesting, and misleading digital representations. CASL is not limited to fraudulent or high-volume “spam.” It can apply to ordinary emails, text messages, newsletters, direct messages, promotional notifications, referral...
Read MoreHow To Buy a Business
The Purchase Of Business Process Defining Your Acquisition Strategy Before you even start looking at businesses for sale, it's important to figure out what you're actually trying to achieve. Are you looking to expand into a new market, acquire a specific technology, or perhaps gain market share? Having a clear strategy helps focus your search...
Read MoreWhat Is “Fair Use” Under Canadian Copyright Law?
Canadians regularly use the phrase “fair use” when discussing copyrighted material. You may hear it when someone quotes an article, includes a film clip in a review, reposts an image, creates a parody, produces a reaction video, or uses existing content for educational purposes. However, “fair use” is primarily an American legal term. Canadian copyright...
Read MoreDo Canadian Companies Need Local Directors, Officers or Shareholders?
Understanding Residency Requirements for Key Roles of a Corporation in Canada Minimum Resident Canadian Director Quotas When setting up a corporation in Canada, whether federally or provincially, there are specific rules about who can be a director, particularly concerning residency. For federally incorporated companies, the general rule under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) is that at...
Read MoreWhat Ledgers and Registers Does a Canadian Corporation Need?
Core Corporate Records Mandated by Statute Under Canadian law, specifically the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), corporations are legally obligated to maintain certain foundational documents. These records form the bedrock of the company's existence and governance, and their proper upkeep is not merely good practice but a statutory requirement. Failure to maintain these documents can lead to...
Read MoreProtecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act
Canada's Federal Personal Privacy Law Is Changing Canada is once again overhauling its private-sector privacy regime. On June 15, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA), which—if passed—would repeal Part 1 of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and establish a new federal framework...
Read MoreWhat is “LLBO” and Why Do I See It On Signs?
An Old-Fashioned Way To Promote That An Establishment Is Licensed to Serve Alcoholic Drinks LLBO stands for the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario. Although the LLBO no longer exists, the term remains widely used throughout Ontario by business owners, municipalities, landlords, event organizers, and members of the public. You may see “LLBO” on the sign...
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