HOW TO RUN AN ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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Federally incorporated businesses and those incorporated under Québec’s provincial law are required to hold an annual general meeting of shareholders each year.
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Canada Takes Exceptional Measures to Help Businesses
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The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affects job stability across Canada. In only 9 days, Canada has registered more than 1.55 million new applications for employment insurance, with the unemployment rate rising from 5.6% to over 15%.
Measures implemented by the Federal Government and the CMHC to alleviate the economic impact of COVID-19
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On March 16, the Government of Canada, through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (« CMHC »), launched a revised Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (« IMPP ») …
COVID-19 and the actions taken by government investment agencies
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The current global pandemic is already having its share of economic and financial consequences and could, according to some, lead the world into a more severe recession than the one experienced in 2008.
REGARDING THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 ON THE COURTS
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On March 13, 2020, the Québec Government declared a state of public health emergency throughout Québec. In doing so, the Chief Justice of Québec and the Minister of Justice have obtained new powers to suspend or extend certain deadlines.
THE QUÉBEC GOVERNMENT’S NEW REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY
Last June, the Canadian Business Corporations Act was amended to include new provisions regarding the identification of beneficial ownership of federal private corporations. It will soon be the turn of the Québec’s Business Corporations Act (“QBCA”) to undergo profound changes. Legislative measures will be put in force to implement the new requirements of the Québec […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the notarial practice
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You are moving soon and are unsure whether the sale or the purchase of your property will be concluded?
Data centers, an essential service during a national pandemic
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On March 23, 2020, the Québec government released a list of essential services during this period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The commercial lease in the context of insolvency and bankruptcy
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have faced concerns about the future conduct of their business.
WHAT WILL BE THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 QUÉBEC “SHUTDOWN” ON REAL ESTATE
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Following the Quebec government’s announcement to close all non-essential businesses and services from March 25 to April 13, 2020, (list of essential services) we have identified and analyzed some potential impacts on the real estate sector.