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Rebecca Dickson is an associate lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of business and securities law. Rebecca strives to provide prompt, practical advice to her clients. Prior to joining Pushor…

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If you have a corporation governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act, there are proposed increased transparency requirements that you should be aware of.
The British Columbia Small Business Venture Capital Act creates two programs designed to encourage investment in early-stage companies in emerging industries in British Columbia: the Venture Capital Corporation program and the Eligible Business Corporation program.
Beginning January 1, 2023, the federal government’s Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”) will come into effect across Canada, resulting in what is being referred  to as the foreign home buyer ban.
There is a new publicly searchable registry in British Columbia – the Land Owner Transparency Registry. This Registry has been around for almost a year, but there is an upcoming deadline.

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