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Proposed Changes to the Taxation of Stock Options Released
June 18, 2019
As part of the 2019 Federal Budget, the government indicated that it would table legislation to reduce tax deductions for employee stock options granted by ‘large, long-established and mature firms’ […]
Shareholders’ Agreement – Transfer of shares: Tag Along
June 17, 2019
We have been posting on the use of shareholders’ agreements and matters that can be addressed in those agreements. This post will discuss tag along rights and how they can […]
Proposed GST/HST Changes regarding Cryptocurrencies
June 6, 2019
Finance released draft legislation that would exempt some cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, from GST/HST. The legislation proposes to add “virtual payment instrument” to the definition of a financial instrument. The […]
Quisitive Technology Solutions, Inc. recently acquired Corporate Renaissance Group, Inc.
June 5, 2019
Quisitive Technology Solutions is a premier Microsoft solutions provider that utilizes their innovation and technical expertise to help costumers navigate the technology that their business depends on, especially due to […]
Register of Individuals with Significant Control – New Record Keeping Requirements for Federal Corporations
June 4, 2019
On June 13th, 2019, new amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) will come into force requiring private CBCA corporations to maintain an additional register for individuals who, […]
Canopy Growth Corporation acquires Germany’s C3 Cannabinoid Compound Company
June 4, 2019
Canopy Growth Corporation acquired German-based, Bionorica SE-founded C3Cannabinoid Compound Company (“C3“) in an all cash-acquisition for €225.9 million (CDN $342.9 million). LaBarge Weinstein acted as counsel to Canopy with a team […]
Shareholders’ Agreement – Transfer of shares: ROFR
June 3, 2019
In previous blog posts, we have discussed shareholders’ agreements, and matters that can be addressed by shareholders’ agreements. One of the matters that a shareholders’ agreement can address is the […]
Kitchener-Waterloo-based AI-enabled recruitment platform ApplyBoard recently close a 55$ million Series B.
May 27, 2019
ApplyBoard uses AI algorithms to match students to programs in universities, colleges and high schools in both Canada and the United States. Students are matched with schools based on their […]
Enghouse Systems Limited recently acquired Espial Group Inc.
May 24, 2019
Enghouse Systems Limited recently acquired Espial Group Inc. in a transaction whereby Enghouse Systems Limited acquired all issued and outstanding common shares of Espial for $1.57 in cash per common […]
Shareholders’ Agreement – Transfer of shares
May 15, 2019
In previous blog posts, we discussed the benefits of having a shareholders’ agreement, and specific matters shareholders’ agreements can address. One of the most common issues addressed by shareholders’ agreement […]
