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Hello and welcome to our Dickinson Wright Canada-U.S. Business Law Blog. We are very happy to be launching this business and legal resource for leaders and managers with Canadian or cross-border legal interests. Before I dive...
Welcome to the Dickinson Wright Canada: Canada-U.S. Business Law Blog. Our blog provides a forum for discussing Canadian legal issues and developments impacting the way your organization conducts business in Canada and across the Canada-U.S. border. Our bi-weekly posts cover Canadian corporate law, finance, tax, IP, immigration, cybersecurity, cannabis, trade issues, government procurement, product regulations and advertising, franchising, M&A, insolvency, employment law and real estate law. With our firm’s unique cross-border structure and our Canadian and U.S.-based legal experts, we will provide you with practical insights into managing your business’ local and cross-border legal concerns.
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Top RatedTHE UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA) – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
The United States, Canada, and Mexico reached a trilateral agreement as part of the renovation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on September 30, 2018. Preliminarily styled the United States-Mexico-Canada...
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LatestWhat Does a Business Setting Up in Canada Need to Know About Canada’s Tax Rules?
Canada’s tax rules are complex and subject to change. The information contained herein is not, and is not intended, to be a comprehensive overview of Canada’s tax system. Canada’s federal income tax system for businesses and...
What Does a Business Setting Up in Canada Need to Know About Canada’s Tax Rules?
Canada’s tax rules are complex and subject to change. The information contained herein is not, and is not intended, to be a comprehensive overview of Canada’s tax system. Canada’s federal income tax system for businesses and...
Read MoreThe Top Trends in Cross-Border M&A: What to Watch For
In the first half of 2018, according to a report by PWC Canada, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) activity in Canada hit $93 billion. This is largely attributable to increased activity in the cannabis, technology, real estate...
Read MoreU.S. Ban for Canadian Cannabis Workers?
On October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country behind Uruguay to legalize adult recreational cannabis use, while the U.S. federal law on the topic remains stuck in a political rut. This development should increase the...
Read MoreWhat Cross-Border Employers Need to Know About Applicant/Employee Background Checks
When it comes to being a cross-border employer, there are plenty of Canadian and United States laws to consider, and some of those laws regards how to conduct proper applicant/employee background checks. This piece reviews a...
Read MoreTHE UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA) – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
The United States, Canada, and Mexico reached a trilateral agreement as part of the renovation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on September 30, 2018. Preliminarily styled the United States-Mexico-Canada...
Read MoreWhat are The First Steps to Set Up a Business in Canada?
For many American or foreign businesses, the idea of setting up operations in Canada often evokes one of two very different reactions. Often, Canada is viewed by Americans as the fifty-first state (albeit a large and cold one);...
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