On December 6 and 7, 2011, Canada’s highest court will hear five separate appeals involving copyright law. All five appeals arise from decisions of the Copyright Board of Canada and have the potential to fundamentally impact Canadian copyright law.
Doing Business in Canada is designed to give business executives, counsel and potential investors from foreign countries a concise overview of Canada’s legal and economic framework and key business legislation. For those looking to pursue business opportunities in Canada, this guide outlines several unique aspects of doing business in Canada.
This Corporate Review discusses the recent SCC decision in Sharbern Holdings Inc. v. Vancouver Airport Centre, which provides guidance on the test for materiality in public disclosure documents; commentary on the TSX’s new listing requirements regarding director elections; and a review of the first discussion paper released by the federal government’s Task Force for the Payments System Review and its implications for the digital payments system in Canada.
Private M&A activity in Canada is thriving and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP recently published a practical, hands-on guide to assist directors and officers and potential purchasers in understanding the issues surrounding acquisitions of private businesses in Canada.
Osler Banking & Financial Services Law Blog: timely analysis, updates and discussion on Canadian and U.S./cross-border credit market developments.