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The Investment Canada Act
The Canadian government is anxious to foster a business climate that is receptive to investment from outside the country. At the same time, it is determined to monitor the level of new foreign investment in Canada and to screen a limited number of such investments - generally speaking, transactions ... read more.
Oil and Gas Law in Canada
Volatility in energy prices, economic growth in Asia and other developing regions contributing to increased oil demand, and geopolitical instability in some energy-producing countries, have led to increased interest in Canadian oil and gas resources. While Alberta continues to be the Canadian industr... read more.
Personal Income Tax Considerations
If a foreign enterprise finds it necessary to transfer an individual to Canada, the individual’s Canadian tax consequences will depend upon whether or not he becomes resident in Canada for tax purposes.... read more.
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May
18
Statistical Analysis of 863 Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act Prosecutions: FMC Releases Report
More than two-thirds of Ontario companies charged under the Occupational Health and Safety Act plead guilty. Defendants who plead guilty and allow the court to set their fines pay, on average, 40% less in fines than defendants who plead guilty and accept the Ministry of Labour’s proposed fine. At least one party is convicted and fined in 82% of Ontario workplace incidents that result in occupational health and safety charges....
May
17
Canadian Energy Updates
A round up of the past month's key Canadian Energy industry topics including Oil Sands, East Coast News, West Coaast News, Emerging Issues can be found in full on the FMC website, and is provided each month by FMC's Energy Group. ...
May
16
Ontario’s New Environmental Approvals Regime
On October 31, 2011, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (the “MOE”) moved forward with the modernization of its environmental approvals process. The MOE describes the new online system as “smarter” and “faster”. It is intended to make environmental compliance easier for businesses, to provide public access to information on businesses that impact the environment and to assist with the enforcement of Ontario’s environmental standards. The changes will have a considerable impact on Ontario’s regulated businesses. ...
