Trademarks have often been a source for those with more nepahrious intent to gain access to individual’s personal information, this in part because the registration of a trademark includes publicly searchable information. We have recently been contacted by clients with serious questions regarding emails which are actually scams under the guise of relating to protecting […]
Read MoreThe BC government recently introduced several changes to the Strata Property Act which change several important elements; for the latest updates from the government see their page (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/legislation-and-changes/changes-to-legislation). The changes target three areas: 1) The removal of general rental restrictions; 2) The removal of age restrictions; and 3) Confirming electronic participation in meetings. We provide […]
Read MoreLeasing out a ghost kitchen can be a good bonus for a budding restauranteur
Read MoreThere were some good sounding announcements today for small businesses. Here are some of the key details of today’s announcements as they apply to small businesses. Short answer seems to be that for any new funds, the federal government will get your local bank to assist in the assessment and application then the government will […]
Read MoreBelow are some tips for employers todeal with coronavirus concerns: Prevention Alert employees as to the symptoms and risks associated with the coronavirus, as well as prevention measures. This information is readily available from official health sources, including your local public health office. Encourage employees to wash their hands prior to commencing work, after sneezing […]
Read MoreThis week federal Minister for Innovation, Science, and Economic Development announced Vancouver Island is designated a Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) in partnership with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (see news story here). The only other designated FTZ in B.C. is the Port of Prince George. The designation is significant in terms of economic trade and […]
Read MoreSEE UPDATE BELOW On October 17, 2018 Bill C-45 comes into effect under the Cannabis Act; the distribution and consumption of cannabis products will be legalized, regulated, and controlled. For Canadians who have a business interest in a cannabis-related company this may prove problematic for future travel to the United States. A senior official with […]
Read MoreNavigating Express Entry – How to Be a Successful Applicant Every year 300,000 applicants are successful in immigrating to Canada as permanent residents. For skilled workers, the majority of applicants enter through the Express Entry system through the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class, or Provincial Nominee streams. Proposed candidates build an […]
Read MoreCHANGES TO SPONSORSHIP OF PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS Starting in January 2019 Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada is making significant changes to help achieve family reunification for sponsoring parents and grandparents to become permanent residents. The Government of Canada will replace the old lottery system with a new first come first served system. In 2019, the […]
Read MoreAs people have a little more down time I wanted to put this out as a reminder to all the work that goes on every month and thanks the INFORM scientists for allowing us as community scientists to be part of this continuing and important research (www.timescolonist.com/news/local/b-c-s-citizen-scientists-on-alert-for-radiation-from-japan-1.1741775). We look forward to another year of dips […]
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