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1. Shareholders’ Agreements 101 The shareholders of a company are its owners, holding basic rights such as appointing directors and sharing in the company’s profits. ... Continued
1. Family Business Philosophy Every family has their own vision, values, and business philosophy. However, putting this vision and philosophy into practice in the family ... Continued
By Areet Kaila and Hannah Solmon Tax planning and family business succession are concepts that often go hand in hand. When owners of a family ... Continued
By Adrienne Adams, St.John McCloskey, Areet Kaila, and Harman Kang Bill C-208, a private member’s bill that sought to amend the Income Tax Act (the ... Continued
By Chantal Cattermole and Kyle Gough Families frequently make use of a discretionary trust when planning their business succession arrangements. However, assets in a discretionary ... Continued
By Chantal Cattermole and Kyle Gough When spouses that co-own a family business decide to divorce, dividing the family business between them can be a ... Continued
By Chantal Cattermole and Kyle Gough Succession planning in a family business context is often complicated. The biggest question is usually “how do we keep ... Continued