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The BC Supreme Court found shareholder oppression where controllers diverted more than $5.5 million in real estate sale proceeds to their businesses rather than redeem a retiring owner's preferred shares. It found the individuals personally responsible but deferred a quantified buyout pending proper accounting.
A BC appeal court upheld procedural rulings arising from a completed strata unit sale and awarded special costs to the strata corporation. The underlying appeal about the sale remains undecided.
The Supreme Court restored approval of BCE's proposed arrangement and dismissed the debentureholders' oppression claims. Their contractual rights remained intact, and the evidence didn't establish the additional protection of trading value they asserted as a reasonable expectation.
The Supreme Court dismissed the trustee's appeal. Directors owe their statutory fiduciary duty to the corporation rather than directly to its creditors, although creditors' interests may be considered. The Wise directors did not breach the applicable duty of care on the facts.
CRA guidance distinguishes legitimate fundraising expenses from practices that may raise private benefit or regulatory concerns. Charitable boards need records of cost, purpose and oversight, not just the gross revenue.
Federal corporate law makes disclosure of certain material interests an actual board obligation. Directors need a process that separates personal relationships, decision-making and the record of what occurred.
Western says Scott Tannas would leave its chair role to lead Canadian Farm, with Paul Rivett becoming chair, if the proposed acquisition closes.
Building rules affect people who design a project, those who pay for it and those who will eventually use it. Nunavut's government invited applications in August 2026 for its Building Advisory Committee, which provides recomm
Saskatchewan's 2026 franchise regime makes version control, delivery evidence, financial information and good faith obligations a board level concern.
Alberta's Care First launch asks businesses with vehicles to reconcile renewal documents, driver guidance and claims reporting before January 2027.
The CRA Charities Directorate has released its annual account of registration, compliance, services and sector engagement. It also describes continuing preparation for broader online filing of registered charity returns in 2027. This is an official program update, not a court decision.
Stelco's employment dispute shows why acquisition commitments can't simply be filed away after closing. Earlier U.S. Steel litigation and Alberta's Strongco indemnity appeal offer distinct lessons about obligations that outlast a sale.
A BC society dispute shows the difference between a defective membership decision, a genuine correction, and a court order taking over a voluntary organization's affairs.
When a nonprofit director's business bids on an organizational contract, good intentions aren't enough. The board needs disclosure, independent judgment and a record of how the decision was made.
CRA's recordkeeping guidance reaches beyond receipts and financial statements. A registered charity must retain governing documents and minutes so its next board can understand the decisions behind the numbers.
Alberta's guidance distinguishes the law that governs a nonprofit from the bylaws and policies it creates for itself. Volunteer boards need to know both, and they need a reliable record of the decisions made under them.
Ontario's Condominium Authority says boards remain responsible for corporate affairs and oversight even when management is delegated. Directors need the evidence behind major property, financial and contractor decisions.
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