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Corporate Transparency Register Changes on the Horizon for British Columbia

As of October 1, 2020, private companies in British Columbia have been required to comply with disclosure requirements regarding their company’s beneficial ownership and control with the purpose of increasing corporate transparency to end hidden ownership.

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Keith Inman Joins Board Of Directors Of VR Resources

Pushor Mitchell partner Keith Inman is pleased to announce that he has been appointed to the board of directors of VR Resources Ltd.

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Increasing Transparency Requirements For Federal Companies: Bill C-42’s Proposed Amendments

If you have a corporation governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act, there are proposed increased transparency requirements that you should be aware of.

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The Underused Housing Tax: Do You Need to File a Return?

The Federal Government’s new Underused Housing Tax came into effect on January 01, 2022 and, as a result, owners of vacant properties anywhere in Canada may be liable for the new tax.

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Product Liability – Hyundai Canada Pleads Guilty To Recall-Related Criminal Charges.

Hyundai Canada has recently plead guilty to 6 recall-related criminal charges.

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Missing Persons. When Can You Deem That Someone Has Actually died?

Sometimes, very unfortunately, loved ones go missing, and it is a complicated issue to deem if someone has actually died.

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Recent Changes To The Prohibition On The Purchase Of Residential Property By Non-Canadians – What You Need To Know

Amendments are being made to regulations for the Prohibition on the purchase of Residential Property By Non-Canadians.

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The Canadian Securities Exchange Makes Significant Changes To Its Policies

The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) has adopted significant amendments to its policies, as well as additional clarity, which should prove useful to management of listed issuers.

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BC Government Proposes Pay Transparency Legislation

The British Columbia government introduced Bill 13, the Pay Transparency Act.

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Construction Disputes And Contractual Interest Clauses

When disputes arise on construction projects, a party sometimes withholds payment from another pending resolution.

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