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Publié16 octobre 2025Guide to Doing Business in Canada
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The True North is calling
For companies eyeing global growth, Canada is a smart play. With a business-friendly legal system, highly educated workforce, abundant resources, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability, the country is a prime destination for international companies seeking a foothold in North America. Add to that generous research and development incentives, competitive tax rates, top talent, and easy access to U.S. markets, and Canada offers a powerful platform for growth.
Created for business leaders, investors, and foreign counsel, our Guide to Doing Business in Canada offers a clear overview of the legal landscape—positioning you to navigate Canada’s market with confidence and succeed for the long term.
- Understanding Canada’s legal framework
- Choosing the right business structure
- Growing through mergers & acquisitions
- Navigating foreign investment regulations
- Protecting your intellectual property
- Developing and investing in real estate
- Understanding Canada’s tax system
- Secured financing
- Securities law & corporate governance
- Bankruptcy & restructuring
- Navigating Canadian employment and labour law
- Bringing talent into Canada
- Marketing your products and services
- Complying with Canada’s anti-spam rules
- Competition & antitrust law
- Protecting data & privacy
- Trading across borders
- Engaging with government
- Meeting Canada’s environmental standards
- Developing and financing mining projects
- Understanding Canada’s oil & gas legal framework
1. Establishing and growing your business
2. Navigating corporate finance, capital markets and taxation
3. Building and managing your workforce
4. Staying compliant and competitive
5. Succeeding in Canada’s natural resources sector
6. Resolving disputes in Canada
Your gateway to Canada
As one of Canada’s premier business law, advocacy, and intellectual property firms, we know what it takes to succeed in this market. With seven offices strategically located across the country, our team combines practical legal advice with sophisticated local knowledge to help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve lasting growth.
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