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Legal update: branches of a corporation are one and the same

In a recent unanimous decision of the full bench in 1068754 Alberta Ltd v Quebec (Agence du revenue) (1068754 Alberta Ltd.), the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld Quebec tax officials’ authority to demand information from a national bank that operates in multiple provinces including Quebec and Alberta, thereby asserting that different branches of the … Continue reading

Quebec opens its door to InsurTech: opportunities to grasp

The insurance industry is changing. A more digitally savvy customer base and the emergence of new technologies are reshaping the sector. Enter technology-led companies known as “InsurTechs.” In Québec, this innovative business approach along with a substantial legislative change is expected to increase M&A transactions. Mindful of offering a regulatory environment that is flexible and apt … Continue reading
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