It seemed like the perfect opportunity for Daniel.  A dual citizen of Canada and Israel, Daniel wasn’t living in Toronto, but he had some friends and family there. The price was just…

Two high school friends built a startup in Ontario after college. They knew each other well and were a natural fit for each other. They split the business 50/50 and…

Remote work has become common practice across a broad range of professions, and business owners are no exception to this major lifestyle shift. Founders, investors, and other key shareholders in…

This post explores how Canadian business owners who are considering relocating—whether to Israel, the U.S., or elsewhere—may maintain the Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (“CCPC”) status of their company. Key benefits of…

Global companies expanding into Ontario or establishing a Canadian presence may assume that once an employee signs an employment agreement, it’s legally binding on the parties. This assumption is, however,…

A Canada–Israel perspective on tax benefits, shareholder control, and strategic planning when Canadian business owners relocate.   Canadian business owners who are contemplating relocating to Israel are often concerned about…

Ontario’s housing regime is one of the most tenant-protective in North America. Non-resident landlords who own rental property in Ontario are often surprised that their assumptions regarding agreements with tenants,…

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal ("FCA") of Canada reinforces that businesses collecting personal data are liable for privacy violations, even where third parties are involved. The…

The Ontario Court of Appeal clarified an important limit on privacy claims in the context of cyber incidents — a decision with real implications for Canadian-Israelis operating or investing in…