Cross-Border & Canadian Business Blog
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On April 20, 2023, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) adopted, and the OSC provided its notice of approval for, certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to more clearly define the factors that the TSX will now consider when determining whether a prospectus offering is a bona fide public offering or a private placement offering. The Amendments …
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In recent years, brick-and-mortar businesses faced hardship with government shutdowns forcing them to pay expenses without revenue. Desperate for relief, tenants sought court help but were consistently denied and required to pay rent regardless. Refer to my previous column for more on this matter. Though it may appear that landlords emerged as winners when tenants …
Business owners often use a strategy to protect their assets from potential creditors seeking to realize on their debts. To protect themselves, business owners can transfer ownership of property to family members or create other legal structures to shield assets. However, these strategies (often referred to as “creditor-proofing”) are subject to scrutiny under legislation like …