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Business registration in Canada

Registration, licensing, names, permits, and formal establishment requirements. These records come from release legal-2026.07.26-907 and link directly to stored legal text.

606 matching statutes

  • Canada

    Accessible Canada Regulations

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    The regulations require regulated entities to publish accessible accessibility plans, feedback process descriptions, and progress reports, notify the Accessibility Commissioner in some cases, and keep records for set periods.

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  • Canada

    Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

    1996, c. 19

    As of 26 May 2026 · 4 provisions

    This Act defines key drug-control terms and generally prohibits possession, trafficking, importing/exporting, producing, and certain possession or sale of items tied to drug production or trafficking, unless authorized by the regulations.

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  • Canada

    Employment Insurance Act

    1996, c. 23

    As of 26 May 2026 · 9 provisions

    This Act defines key employment insurance terms and sets several Commission, Minister, and claimant rules for reports, electronic documents, benefit periods, waiting periods, and benefit calculations.

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  • Canada

    Narcotic Control Regulations

    As of 26 May 2026 · 3 provisions

    This provision defines key terms and sets rules for who may possess or deal with narcotics, how dealer licences and import permits are applied for and issued, and when the Minister may refuse, suspend, revoke, or require notices.

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  • Canada

    Air Travellers Security Charge Act

    2002, c. 9, s. 5

    As of 26 May 2026 · 3 provisions

    This Act creates an air travellers security charge, sets when it is payable, and requires designated air carriers to collect, register, file returns, pay amounts, and keep records.

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  • Canada

    College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act

    2018, c. 27, s. 247

    As of 26 May 2026 · 2 provisions

    This Act creates the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents, sets up licensing and discipline rules for patent and trademark agents, and restricts who may represent others before the Patent Office and the trademark office.

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  • Canada

    Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act

    1985, c. 18 (3rd Supp.), Part I

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Part establishes the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, sets out the Superintendent’s powers and duties, and places restrictions on certain officials’ conduct and information use.

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  • Canada

    Bank of Canada Act

    B-2

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act creates the Bank of Canada and sets out how it is governed, what it may do, what it must report, and certain conduct that is prohibited or punishable.

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  • Canada

    Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act

    2014, c. 39, s. 376

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act requires covered extractive-sector entities to report qualifying payments to the Minister, make reports and some information public, keep records, and comply with inspection and compliance orders.

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  • Canada

    Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    These Rules set the Copyright Board’s procedure for tariff and related proceedings, including filing, service, hearings, intervention, confidentiality, experts, and time limits.

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  • Canada

    Soldier Settlement Act

    1927, c. 188

    As of 26 May 2026 · 3 provisions

    This Act sets up the Soldier Settlement scheme, defines key terms, and gives the Board and Minister powers to acquire, sell, transfer, and manage land for settlers.

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  • Canada

    Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act

    1994, c. 35

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act sets the framework for Yukon first nations self-government agreements, including citizenship, powers, records, land transfers, taxation effects, and some offence penalties.

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  • Canada

    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act

    1997, c. 40

    As of 26 May 2026 · 2 provisions

    This Act creates the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, sets its basic governance rules, and requires its directors, officers, and employees to follow the Act and by-laws.

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