Canada: Corporate and Company Law

Les incidents de confidentialité représentent un enjeu majeur pour les entreprises canadiennes en 2026, avec des coûts moyens atteignant 6,6 M$ CA. Cet article examine les principales cybermenaces externes et internes susceptibles d'influencer le risque lié aux incidents de confidentialité, incluant l'élargissement du groupe des auteurs de cybermenaces, la sophistication croissante des attaques optimisées par l'IA, ...

From shipbuilding contracts to bills of lading, standard form and template contracts are commonplace in marine-related agreements. When parties understand and agree on the applicable terms, a standard form contract can provide consistency, efficiency, and certainty.

British Columbia businesses face significant legal changes in 2026, from stricter consumer protection laws invalidating common contract terms to evolving AI governance requirements and construction payment reforms.

Director resignations are a critical but often overlooked aspect of not-for-profit and charitable governance, and when handled improperly, they can leave individuals exposed to significant personal liability even after they believed their service had ended.

Lawyers, brokerages, trustees, and other parties may sometimes find themselves holding funds that they do not want while others fight over who is entitled to them. Interpleader applications are a long-standing...

Ontario's Bill 97 consolidates 36 conservation authorities into 9 regional bodies by 2027, introducing new governance structures, transition committees, and watershed councils while granting the Minister broad oversight powers during the restructuring process.

Commercial leases contain provisions that can significantly impact pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and business value. Understanding key clauses related to operating hours, permitted use, layout requirements, and exclusivity can help Manitoba pharmacists avoid unexpected disruptions and protect their long-term interests.

An Alberta court has granted an injunction preventing a former CEO from launching an AI-enhanced education software product that competes with his previous employer's existing application. The ruling examines whether artificial intelligence enhancements alone can differentiate a new product from being considered competitive, while scrutinizing the executive's fiduciary duties and the enforceability of restrictive covenants negotiated during a business acquisition.

Interest in Canada’s budding Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export industry is rapidly growing. Recent LNG market disruptions in the Middle East, the heightened energy security concerns that have resulted, and continuing demand for lower emissions energy are focusing attention on Canadian LNG.