Limitation periods set defined time limits on when someone must commence a lawsuit once they discover they have been wronged. If a lawsuit is not brought within the limitation period,… Read More
This blog was prepared with the assistance of summer law student Devon Fjellner.
Boards of directors in Alberta may find there is a lack of clarity in Alberta’s Business Corporations Act… Read More
It is more important than ever for organizations to have appropriate privacy compliance programs in place to mitigate significant privacy related risks.
Given their statutory and fiduciary duties, the directors of… Read More
Authors: Jonathan O'Connor, Nathan Cramer
On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published Staff Notice 43-311 summarizing results of a review on mineral resource estimates (“MREs”) disclosed in technical reports… Read More
Saskatchewan has now confirmed that its non-profit organizations, condominium corporations, co-operatives, and new generation co-operatives are able to hold their annual general meetings (“AGM”) by telephone, video conference, or other… Read More
Authors: Mahdi Shams, Nathan Cramer
Canadian Securities Administrators introduced temporary blanket relief for public companies from filing and delivery requirements in connection with delayed annual shareholder meetings.
Existing continuous disclosure obligations require Canadian public… Read More
Authors: Celia Valel, Kristél Kriel
Provincial non-profit legislation imposes a number of obligations on non-profit and charity organizations, such as the requirement to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) and file annual returns.
However,… Read More
Author: Jessica Zhang
Sharp declines in stock prices due to COVID-19 are making companies more vulnerable to shareholder activism and hostile attacks. Boards of directors and management should proactively prepare to… Read More
Authors: Steven Robertson, Caolan Lemke, Nathan Cramer
On April 21, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for the Province of British Columbia (the “Minister”) passed Ministerial Order M116… Read More
Authors: Saravan Veylan, Tessa Rowland, Nathan Cramer
Many British Columbia strata corporations may be concerned about upcoming annual general meetings (“AGM”) or special general meetings (“SGM”) held by the strata council… Read More
