This publication has been prepared to provide a general overview of the principal securities, tax, competition, foreign investment, labour relations, employment and pensions considerations that would be applicable in the acquisition of a Canadian business. Most of the material contained in this publication focuses on federal, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec legislation. The material is not meant to be an exhaustive analysis of the law.

If you are considering the acquisition of a business in Canada, obtain professional advice from Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP’s (FMC) Mergers & Acquisition Group.

In this Guide:

• Section 1: Overview of Canadian Securities Legislation
• Section 2: Tax Considerations: General Overview of Canadian Income Tax Principles
• Section 3: Competition Act: Merger Notification and Review
• Section 4: Foreign Investment Notification and Approval Under the Investment Canada Act
• Section 5: Labour Relations and Employment Considerations
• Section 6: Pension and Benefits Considerations

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