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What Questions Can I Ask a Lawyer in a Consultation?
The Purpose Of A Legal Consultation And What is Discussed A legal consultation serves as your initial meeting with a legal professional to discuss a specific legal matter. It's a critical first step, allowing both you and the lawyer to assess the situation and determine the best path forward. This meeting is designed to provide clarity...
Read The Rest...How To Sell Shares in Your Canadian Corporation
Understanding Share Sales in Canadian Corporations When you decide to sell your Canadian corporation, you generally have two main paths: selling the company's assets or selling the company's shares. Most often, the person selling prefers to sell the shares. This is usually because it can lead to better tax outcomes, particularly with the way capital...
Read The Rest...Ontario Now Allows Liquor Transfers Between Affiliated Grocery and Convenience Stores
Ontario continues to expand and modernize its retail alcohol marketplace. Effective July 1, 2026, amendments to Ontario Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) now permit licensed grocery stores and convenience stores to transfer liquor inventory between affiliated retail locations, subject to several important conditions. The changes were announced by the...
Read The Rest...SFCR Food Safety Supplemental Information (FSSI) Questionnaire
New CFIA Requirements for SFCR Applicants Mandatory Completion for Specific Licence Actions Completion of the Food Safety Supplemental Information (FSSI) Questionnaire is a regulatory requirement for certain licensing actions under Canadian law. If you are applying for, renewing, or amending a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence for domestic activities, you must submit the FSSI questionnaire for each...
Read The Rest...How To Transfer Shares in a Canadian Company
Understanding Share Transfers in Canadian Corporations Defining Share Ownership and Shareholder Status In Canada, owning shares in a corporation means you hold a piece of that company. This ownership grants you specific rights and responsibilities. When you acquire shares, you become a shareholder, which is a formal status within the corporate structure. The articles of...
Read The Rest...How to Issue Shares In Your Canadian Corporation
Share Issuance Basics for Companies in Canada Issuing shares is a fundamental step in the life of a Canadian corporation, representing the sale of ownership stakes. When your corporation issues shares, it's essentially selling pieces of itself to investors in exchange for capital. This capital can then be used to fund operations, expansion, or other...
Read The Rest...What Licences Do I Need To Start a Catering Business In Ontario?
Canadian Business Licence and Zoning Requirements For Catering Companies Mandatory Municipal Business Licences Starting any business in Ontario, including a catering operation, typically requires a municipal business licence. This licence is issued by the specific municipality where your business will be located. It's a foundational requirement that signifies your business is registered and permitted to...
Read The Rest...Canada Releases Proposed Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations
On June 27, 2026, the federal government published the proposed Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I, marking another major milestone in Canada's transition toward an open banking framework. The regulations are open for public consultation until August 26, 2026, after which they may be finalized and brought into force under the Consumer-Driven...
Read The Rest...Ontario Amends Private Label and Exclusive Label Liquor Arrangements for Grocery and Convenience Stores
A subtle but important amendment to Ontario's alcohol retail rules came into force on June 25, 2026. Ontario Regulation 203/26 amended the “financial relationships” provisions that apply to grocery stores and convenience stores licensed to sell beverage alcohol. Previously, the regulation prohibited a licensee from selling beer or wine where the licensee (or an affiliate)...
Read The Rest...Proposed Regulations Would Require Canadian Banks to Introduce New Anti-Fraud Protections
On June 27, 2026, the Government of Canada published proposed Regulations Amending the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I for a 30-day public consultation period ending July 27, 2026. The proposed regulations would implement consumer protection measures announced in the 2025 federal budget and introduce new obligations for banks to...
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