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Practical legal guidance and real case studies from the Business Venture Clinic, written for founders building in Alberta.
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Corporate Governance in the Age of Climate Risk: The Rise of ESG Disclosure in Canada
How mandatory climate-related disclosure is reshaping Canadian corporate governance, and why startups should build scalable ESG practices early.
Condominium Corporation Governance, Bylaws, Short Term Rentals
How Alberta’s Condominium Property Act, special resolutions, and PIPA shape whether a condo board can prohibit your Airbnb-style rental.
The Importance of ‘Founder Proofing’ Your Startup
A comprehensive founders’ agreement, strong governance, and clear IP assignment can prevent the founder conflicts that derail startups after they scale.
Overview of Franchise Act (Alberta): The Obligations of the Franchisor
What Alberta’s Franchises Act requires of franchisors: disclosure documents, material change obligations, exemptions, and the franchise agreement.
The Income Tax Act and a Section 85 Rollover: Transfer of Property to a Corporation
How a section 85 election lets entrepreneurs transfer property into a corporation, freeze estate value, or reorganize structures without an immediate tax hit.
Provincial vs. Federal Incorporation: Choosing the Right Path for Your Business
Comparing the ABCA and CBCA incorporation processes on cost, address requirements, filing burden, name protection, and privacy to help you choose the right path.
Indemnification Through Contract vs. Common Law
Why an indemnity clause can get you paid without proving fault, how it differs from common law damages, and where courts draw the line on overly broad indemnities.
Embracing Diversity in Corporate Governance: A Canadian Perspective
How Canadian corporate governance is evolving on board diversity, from CBCA disclosure rules to 2025 regulatory guidelines and the Osler diversity disclosure report.
Venture Capital: An Overview and Look at the Growing Alberta Landscape
What venture capital is, how it works, and how Alberta’s VC landscape, especially in Calgary, has grown alongside the traditional hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Protecting Minority Shareholders: Rights and Remedies under Alberta’s Business Corporations Act
How Alberta’s Business Corporations Act protects minority shareholders through the oppression remedy, derivative actions, dissent rights, and MI 61-101.