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LCBO Open Listings for Alcohol Products
Ontario’s beverage alcohol wholesale system changed significantly in 2026 with the introduction of the LCBO’s more open wholesale listings process. The changes create a new route for eligible alcohol products to reach Ontario grocery stores, convenience stores, hospitality licensees, LCBO Convenience Outlets (LCOs) and duty-free stores without necessarily first obtaining a traditional LCBO retail listing....
Read MoreShare Repurchases & Buybacks Canada
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 MoreInterprovincial Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Alcohol Sales
What Are Interprovincial Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales? Interprovincial direct-to-consumer alcohol sales allow a licensed Canadian producer to sell beverage alcohol directly to an individual consumer located in another province or territory and arrange delivery to that consumer’s home or other permitted address. For example, a direct-to-consumer, or DTC, framework may allow: Historically, Canada’s provincial liquor monopolies,...
Read MoreSubscription Agreements Canada
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: The Comprehensive Guide
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 in Canada
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 MoreWhich Types of Businesses Should Have A Participation Waiver?
Businesses Engaging In High-Risk Physical Activities When your business involves activities where participants could reasonably expect to encounter physical risks, a participation waiver is not just a good idea; it's often a necessity. This is particularly true in Canada, where the legal landscape emphasizes participant awareness and business due diligence. These waivers serve to inform...
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 MoreWhen Should My Business Have an AI Disclosure Policy?
The Necessity Of An AI Disclosure Policy In Certain Companies Regulatory Imperatives For AI Transparency It's becoming increasingly clear that transparency around artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a good idea; it's a growing requirement under Canadian law. Regulatory bodies are paying closer attention to how businesses use AI, especially when it impacts consumers or handles...
Read MoreWhat To Do When Business Partners Have a Dispute
Business Partner Disputes and The Steps To Take To Resolve Them Business partnerships, while often formed on a foundation of shared vision and mutual trust, can unfortunately become breeding grounds for conflict. These disagreements don't typically appear out of nowhere; they usually stem from specific operational dynamics and interpersonal issues. Recognizing these common origins is...
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