The Segev team is committed to doing our part in these challenging and uncertain times. We have had a small crew working reduced hours at the office while we have all adjusted to these changes. We have made the decision to temporarily close our physical office starting Wednesday, March 25th, until further notice. [...]
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, it’s becoming increasingly clear that a health crisis can have substantial economic impact. Many employers and employees are feeling the crunch already. Most will feel it at some point as the situation continues to evolve. With that in mind, it is important for employers and employees to understand their legal [...]
The Segev team is wishing you well during these challenging times. We are working remotely, but we are still at work. We've compiled a list of Canadian Government relief and assistance programs available that we'd like to share with you (and please feel free to share with others!). The following measures have been announced, though many [...]
New Requirements for BC Private Companies Effective May 1, 2020, private companies in British Columbia will be legally required to keep and maintain a transparency register containing information about “Significant Individuals”. In summary, Significant Individuals are individuals who have direct or indirect control of a private company or a significant number of its shares. Significant [...]
On February 25, 2020, Kevin Waugh, MP from Saskatoon-Grasswood, put forth bill C-218 to the House of Commons. The bill would legalize single game sports betting in Canada. Named “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Sports Betting)”, it seeks to ever so slightly change the language of the Criminal Code, a change with potentially [...]
Overview On January 16th, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) released new regulatory guidance targeting digital asset and cryptocurrency exchanges (the “Guidance”). The Guidance would bring the exchanges under derivatives laws, something thought to be necessary in light of recent high-profile issues involving exchanges such as QuadrigaCX. With the Guidance, the CSA is attempting to [...]
