Shareholders are the owners of a company. Share ownership entitles a shareholder to certain rights and entitlements. Those rights are protected by a range of remedies available to a shareholder in the event that disputes arise as to the way the company is run.
AGM Requirements For BC Companies
Every director and shareholder should be aware of certain annual corporate maintenance requirements. We recently discussed the requirement to file annual reports. Today we will look at the annual general meeting “(AGM”) requirements for BC companies.
What You Need To Know About BC Registry Annual Reports
Taking advantage of the benefits of incorporation means accepting the responsibilities of incorporation. One responsibility is filing Annual Reports with the BC Registry.
Dissolving A Corporation In BC
There are great reasons to have a lawyer assist you when starting a company. There are also important reasons to hire a lawyer when it is time to bring a company to an end. Here is what you need to know about dissolving a corporation in BC.
Canada Announces Information on 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
30,000 parents and grandparents will be drawn and invited to immigrate to Canada. This raffle will take place during September 2021. Two weeks after it, the corresponding invitations will be sent to those selected, who will have only 60 days to upload their sponsorship applications to the Canadian government migration portal.
Canada Opens its Borders for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
During September tourists from anywhere may enter Canada as long as they prove that they have been fully vaccinated with the vaccines accepted by the authorities.
New Open Work Permit for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Immigrants who applied for the new pathway released this 2021 to permanent residence for essential workers & International Graduates can now get an open work permit during the time that they wait for the response of their application.
“Not More Than 10 Years” In The Criminal Code vs “At least 10 Years” In The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) provides that a permanent resident or a foreign national convicted in Canada of a crime with a possible sentence of at least 10 years imprisonment is inadmissible, regardless of the sentence imposed. If a person is found inadmissible, he or she will be denied a visa, refused entry to, or removed from Canada.
Discovery Process For A Civil Lawsuit In BC
Discovery is an essential part of any lawsuit. Through the discovery process, you learn the strengths and weaknesses of the case and gather evidence to rely on at trial.
What You Need To Know About Bringing A Defamation Lawsuit
Your reputation is important and worth protecting. If someone makes negative comments about you or your business, you may wish to consider a defamation lawsuit.