Weeding out when a Homeowner Insured may be Entitled to Coverage
The recent case of Bahniwal v. The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia, 2016 BCSC 422 demonstrates that a homeowner can have insurance coverage ... Continued
Alberta Adopts Prospectus Exemption for Start-up Businesses
On July 26, 2016, Alberta adopted a new exemption from its general requirement for issuers to clear and file a prospectus prior to issuing securities. ... Continued
Canada To Lift Visa Requirements For Mexican Citizens
The Government of Canada has announced its intention to remove the requirement for Citizens of Mexico to be in possession of a visa to enter ... Continued
Changes to Strata Property Act pave the way for strata redevelopment
New strata corporation wind-up rules effective today. We can help. View this article.
New requirements for foreign employees returning to Canada
From September 1, 2016, it will be the policy of Clark Wilson to apply for Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA’s) on behalf of all clients that ... Continued
Transitioning to the New Societies Act
Further to last week’s post, the following sets out the immediate impact of the Societies Act (the “Act”) on existing BC societies and what is ... Continued
Breaking News: Province Announces Increase in Property Transfer Tax Payable by Foreign Entities
Earlier today, the British Columbia government announced that the property transfer tax rate payable by foreign entities on purchases of residential property in the Greater ... Continued
BC Societies – The New Act
New legislation will come into force the end of this November to govern societies formed or operating in BC. The new Societies Act (the “Act”) ... Continued
Mobilite Francophone is Launched
Background: On June 1st 2016 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a Federal initiative to encourage skilled francophone workers to come to Canada to ... Continued
Changes to Citizenship Act Waiting to be Passed into Law
Background: The Liberal Government announced in its election manifesto its intention to reverse the changes made to the Citizenship Act by the Conservative Government in ... Continued
Federal Start –Up Visa Continues to Grow
Background: Launched in 2013 as a replacement for the much maligned Federal Investor Program, the Start-Up visa aims to attract immigrant entrepreneurs to Canada. Impact: ... Continued
BCPNP Issues Entrepreneur Nominations
Background: The BCPNP Entrepreneur Program issued 16 nominations for Permanent Residence on 31 May 2016. Impact: This latest round of nominations demonstrates the continued commitment ... Continued