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Last Updated: August 2026.

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Share 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...

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Subscription 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...

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Asset Purchase Agreements

Legal Services for Asset Purchase Agreements in Canada An Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) is one of the most common legal agreements used when purchasing or selling a business. Unlike a share purchase, where ownership of a corporation changes hands, an asset purchase generally allows the purchaser to acquire selected assets while leaving many historical liabilities...

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How to Sell a Business

Strategic Preparation For Business Valuation in the Sale of a Company Before you even think about listing your business for sale, getting a solid handle on its worth is a major step. This isn't just about picking a number out of thin air; it involves a careful look at what makes your company tick and...

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How To Buy Shares in a Private Canadian Corporation

Basics of Obtaining Share Ownership of a Company in Canada Defining A Shareholder And Share Ownership A shareholder is essentially an owner of a corporation. When you buy shares, you're acquiring a piece of that company. These shares represent your ownership interest and, depending on the class of shares, can come with various rights. In...

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How To Fix an Outdated and Deficient Corporate Minute Book

A corporate minute book is one of the most important legal records maintained by a corporation in Canada. Unfortunately, many businesses discover that their corporate records are incomplete, outdated, or missing critical documents only when facing financing, investment, regulatory review, litigation, or the sale of the business. An outdated or deficient minute book can create...

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Rectifying Resolutions

How To Rectify Problems With a Company's Corporate Records Identifying Deficiencies in Corporate Records It's not uncommon for the internal records of a Canadian corporation to develop gaps or inaccuracies over time. This can happen for a variety of reasons, from simple oversight to more complex changes in ownership or directorship that weren't formally documented....

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Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act

If you're a lawyer practicing in Canada, you need to know about the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act.

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The Excise Act

If you're a lawyer in Canada, understanding the Excise Act, 2001 is crucial.

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