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JD Supra
Publication date:
2019-04-29

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  • Davies Comments on Ontario’s Proposed Beneficial Ownership Registry

    Davies recently submitted a comment letter to the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement in response to its proposed legislative and regulatory framework for an Ontario Beneficial Ownership Registry (BOR).

  • Pre-Merger Notification Guide: Canada’s Competition Act

    Canada’s Competition Act provides that certain types of transactions exceeding monetary and other thresholds must be notified to the Competition Bureau prior to closing. Parties whose transactions exceed these thresholds and who fail to comply with the rules may face significant penalties, including the potential unwinding of the transaction.

  • Investment Canada Act: A Guide for Foreign Investors in Canada, 2026

    Davies’ Investment Canada Act (ICA) guide provides an overview of the ICA and its application to foreign investments in Canada. Any non-Canadian proposing to establish a new Canadian business, or to acquire or invest in an existing business in Canada, should be aware of the Act’s review and notification requirements. A valuable resource for foreign investors, our guide addresses the following topics: • Overview: National Security Review (NSR) and Net Benefit Review (NBR) - • NSR Scope and Process - • NBR Scope and Process - • Illustration of NSR and NBR Timing - • Prohibitions and Remedies-

  • ACEDS CANADA Newsletter - ISSUE 9, Spring 2026

    This is my first President’s message for the Toronto ACEDS Chapter, and I would be remiss if I didn’t start by thanking Carolyn Anger, our outgoing President.

  • Chapter 11 and CCAA: A Cross-Border Comparison

    Cross-border restructuring and insolvency proceedings can be complex and challenging for international companies. This plain-language guide compares Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), and highlights each jurisdiction’s unique processes and requirements. The guide examines more than 30 key concepts, including how cases begin, the powers courts exercise and the roles of monitors, trustees and other supervisory authorities. By providing a clear view of where the two regimes align and where they diverge, this overview helps businesses plan more effectively for the legal and practical challenges that arise when financial distress affects operations in the United States or Canada. Whether you are a debtor seeking protection, a creditor focused on preserving value, or a business navigating a restructuring, this cross-border comparison is an essential resource for protecting your interests and maintaining continuity during periods of uncertainty.

  • Chapter 11 and CCAA: A Cross-Border Comparison - May 2026

    Cross-border restructuring and insolvency proceedings can be complex and challenging for international companies. This plain-language guide compares Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), and highlights each jurisdiction’s unique processes and requirements. The guide examines more than 30 key concepts, including how cases begin, the powers courts exercise and the roles of monitors, trustees and other supervisory authorities. By providing a clear view of where the two regimes align and where they diverge, this overview helps businesses plan more effectively for the legal and practical challenges that arise when financial distress affects operations in the United States or Canada. Whether you are a debtor seeking protection, a creditor focused on preserving value, or a business navigating a restructuring, this cross-border comparison is an essential resource for protecting your interests and maintaining continuity during periods of uncertainty.

  • 2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook - A Changing World: New Risks, New Opportunities

    A Complex Universe for Decision-Making - Policy and business leaders in 2026 are confronting disruptive global forces that pose daunting economic and financial risks while also transforming markets and creating avenues for growth over the next years.

  • Establishing a Business Entity in Canada (Updated)

    INTRODUCTION - Bilingual and Bi-Juridical - Canada is a bilingual, bi-juridical, and multi cultural country, composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories. English and French are federally mandated official languages pursuant to the Official Languages Act (Canada). French is the official language in the Province of Québec pursuant to the Charter of the French Language (Québec). The legal system of all provinces and territories (other than the Province of Québec) is based upon the Common Law, derived from England. Québec (like the American State of Louisiana) is governed by the Civil Law system, derived from the French Napoleonic Code, as reflected in the Civil Code of Lower Canada adopted in 1866 (one year prior to Confederation) and replaced as of January 1st, 1994, by the Civil Code of Québec (the “CCQ”).

  • Governance Insights: A Preview of 2026: 10 Legal Updates GCs, Boards and Investors Need to Know

    The latest edition of Davies’ Governance Insights is now available. In this issue, we review 10 developments that general counsel and directors of Canadian public companies, and their investors, should know for 2026 and beyond. In this Governance Insights article, we review 10 developments that general counsel and directors of Canadian public companies, and their investors, should know for 2026 and beyond.

  • Governance Insights: Shareholder Activism in Canada: Surprising Resilience and Shifting Dynamics

    Despite factors that might have otherwise presented challenges for activists, shareholder activism in Canada proved resilient in 2025. The passing of a year marked by geopolitical and economic uncertainty – a trend which shows no signs of abating – invites reflection on the characteristics of the Canadian activism space today, including: • larger issuers being targeted disproportionately, with U.S.-based activists leading high-profile efforts - • an increased focus on business strategy in campaigns - • the rising frequency of settlements and few contested shareholder meetings - • a significant reshaping of the shareholder engagement landscape - The latest instalment of Governance Insights examines these trends and offers insights for both issuers and activists.

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