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Proxy Battles And Oppression: Lessons From Skychain For Boards And Activists At Contested AGMs

What constitutes oppression of a dissident shareholder at a contested AGM? The British Columbia Supreme Court's ruling in Skychain Technologies offers instructive guidance for companies and activists alike.

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

2026 Shareholder Activism In Canada: The Legal Framework

Shareholder activism is firmly entrenched in the Canadian corporate landscape, and Canada has proven fertile ground for dissidents.

Canada Commercial

F

Fasken

Lochan v. Binance Holdings Limited

The Plaintiffs were customers of Binance Holdings Limited ("Binance"), who operates a cryptocurrency trading platform.

Canada Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Fisher v. Airfoam Industries Ltd. (Quad-Lock Building System)

Fisher bought insulated concrete foam products from Quad-Lock Building Systems (Quad-Lock). Quad-Lock's sales order forms, signed electronically by Fisher, referred to the "Terms and Conditions of Sale"...

Canada Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Activisme actionnarial au Canada en 2026: cadre juridique

Canada Commercial

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Fasken (French)

Preparing A Business For Sale: Key Legal Steps Every Owner Should Take

Canada Commercial

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Indemnity Clauses: Why You Think You Need Them (And When You Probably Don't)

Canada Commercial

TL

Torys LLP

WeirFoulds Securities Law Updates: Concise, Informative Updates On Certain Securities Law Developments In The Canadian Marketplace As Of End Of Year 2025

Canada Commercial

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WeirFoulds LLP

Limitation Clauses And Good Faith: Ontario Court Of Appeal Confirms Damages Can Be Capped

Canada Commercial

ML

McMillan LLP

Canada's Merger Notification And Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds In 2026

Canada Commercial

ML

McMillan LLP

Fonds orientés par les donateurs au Canada : l'ACPDP publie un nouveau guide à l'intention des donateurs, organismes de bienfaisance et conseillers

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: Key Takeaways

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Proxy Season Guide 2026

Canada Commercial

D

Dentons Canada LLP

"Time Of The Essence" Clauses Head To The Supreme Court

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Court Finds Employee Rightfully Dismissed After Publishing Social Media Post About His Employer

Canada Employment

C

Cassels

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series A Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Seed Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employment & Labour – Top Ten Decisions Of 2025

Canada Employment

CP

Cox & Palmer

11 Tax Changes To The Income Tax Act (ITA) In 2026 And Beyond That Canadian Taxpayers, Canadian Businesses Need To Know About

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Venture Capital

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Charities & Non-Profits

Director Compensation For Charities In Canada

The Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act ("CNCA")[1] sets out the basic rules for director, officer, and member remuneration in federally incorporated non-share capital corporations.

GW

Gowling WLG

Fonds orientés par les donateurs au Canada : l'ACPDP publie un nouveau guide à l'intention des donateurs, organismes de bienfaisance et conseillers

Le 27 octobre 2025, l'Association canadienne des professionnels en dons planifiés (« ACPDP ») a publié un ensemble de nouvelles ressources au sujet des fonds orientés par les donateurs (« FOD »).

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Coram Deo Foundation v MNR (2026 BCSC): When An Interim Injunction Plus Charitable Status Is Revoked And Confront Constitutional Limits On CRA's Authority

The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Coram Deo Foundation v MNR, 2026 BCSC (S260171), is a significant Canadian charity law and Canadian tax litigation ruling addressing interim injunctive relief, CRA revocation of charitable status, ...

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Surge In Federal Lobbying Registrations Projected With Lowered Registration Threshold—effective January 19, 2026

Canada Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Quatre mesures touchant les organismes de bienfaisance à surveiller en 2026. Deux d'entre elles sont déjà en cours!

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Four Charities Stories To Watch In 2026, Including Two Happening Now

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Donor-advised Funds In Canada: CAGP Releases New Guide For Donors, Charities, And Advisors

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Comment dissoudre volontairement une organisation à but non lucratif constituée sous le régime fédéral

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

How To Voluntarily Dissolve A Federal Not-for-profit Corporation

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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M&A/Private Equity

2026 Shareholder Activism In Canada: The Legal Framework

Shareholder activism is firmly entrenched in the Canadian corporate landscape, and Canada has proven fertile ground for dissidents.

Canada Commercial

F

Fasken

Activisme actionnarial au Canada en 2026: cadre juridique

L'activisme actionnarial est fermement ancré dans le paysage commercial du Canada, qui s'est avéré un terreau fertile pour les dissidents.

Canada Commercial

FF

Fasken (French)

Indemnity Clauses: Why You Think You Need Them (And When You Probably Don't)

If you ask a lawyer why an indemnity clause is included in an agreement, the reflexive answer is usually some version of "risk allocation". That answer is true. It is also incomplete.

Canada Commercial

TL

Torys LLP

Canada's Merger Notification And Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds In 2026

Canada Commercial

ML

McMillan LLP

2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: Key Takeaways

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

"Time Of The Essence" Clauses Head To The Supreme Court

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Canada's Modern Slavery Act: Key Updates From Public Safety Canada Ahead Of The May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline

Canada Commercial

WD

Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Tariffs, Tech And Turnarounds: Canada-US Cross‑border M&A In 2025

Worldwide Commercial

D

Dentons Canada LLP

Governance Insights: 10 Legal Updates GCs, Boards And Investors Need To Know

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

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Compliance

Service Agreements And Cost Recovery Clauses: What Businesses Need To Know Before Signing

Many service agreements outline pricing, timelines, and deliverables—but often overlook one critical protection: the cost recovery clause.

Canada Commercial

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series A Stage (Video)

If your company is at the Series A stage in your fundraising, there are some important steps to consider as you progress in your development.

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series C And Later Stage (Video)

If your company is at the Series C stage or beyond, your commercial, compliance and other strategic needs will continue to evolve.

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Surge In Federal Lobbying Registrations Projected With Lowered Registration Threshold—effective January 19, 2026

Canada Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Quatre mesures touchant les organismes de bienfaisance à surveiller en 2026. Deux d'entre elles sont déjà en cours!

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Expanding Your Franchise Into Canada: Key Legal Differences For U.S. Franchisors

Canada Commercial

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Hiding In The Shadows: The Perils Of Shadow AI On Your Organization

Canada Technology

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Alberta Opens The Door To Expanded Safe Harbour Defence For Climate-Related Statements

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

OHA Ten Tips For Hospital Governance Compliance

Canada Commercial

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Venture Capital

Canada's Merger Notification And Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds In 2026

The 2026 updates to the notification thresholds under Investment Canada Act (the "ICA") have been announced.

Canada Commercial

ML

McMillan LLP

2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: Key Takeaways

Davies partners recently presented on fund formation, fundraising, M&A and secondaries going into 2026 for the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA).

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Fasken's Exit Insights

We are excited to share the first edition of Fasken's Exit InSights, a first-of-its-kind report analyzing Canadian venture capital-backed and high-growth technology company M&A trends.

Canada Commercial

F

Fasken

Quantum Computing Investments Aligning With Canada's Defence Priorities

Canada Government

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Sur la cible : Perspectives du capital-investissement pour 2026 | 10e édition

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

On Target: 2026 Private Equity Outlook 10th Edition

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Federal Budget 2025: Strengthening Canada's Innovation, AI, And Intellectual Property Ecosystem

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Policy, Dual-Use And DefTech Drive A New Era For Private Capital In Defence

Canada Government

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Budget 2025: Restructuring Of The Qualified Investment Regime

ML

McMillan LLP

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Latest Videos

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Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Seed Stage (Video)

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Sideline Conversations: Behind The Draw (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Your First Moves Matter: Navigating Disputes With Strategy (Video)

PB

Prowse Barrette

The Power Of Mentorship (Video)

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

CPD ACCREDITED Webinar: Self Reclamation After Trauma A Survivor's Guide To Healing, Rebuilding, & Thriving (Video)

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

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