business law

Organizations governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”)[i] should monitor the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the “OPC”)’s application filed recently [...]

When transferring property that has appreciated in value to a Canadian corporation, you should consider using a section 85 rollover. Under section 85 of the Income Tax Act,[i] you can elect to [...]

If you are a sole-proprietor in Ontario, you may be wondering what, if any, are the benefits of incorporating your business. Here are but a few examples of the pros of turning your business into [...]

If you are a commercial landlord in Ontario and your tenant has defaulted under the lease agreement, you may be able to terminate the lease. (Your tenant can also terminate the lease if it has [...]

If you are a landlord in Ontario and your commercial tenant has not paid the rent, you might consider using the remedy of distress, which allows you to seize the tenant’s goods and chattels to [...]

Rules-Based or Principles-Based Securities Regulation In December 2013, I defended my PhD in securities law at Osgoode Hall – a six year ordeal.  There were some required courses and [...]