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Business registration in Canada

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606 matching statutes

  • Canada

    Industrial Design Act

    I-9

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act sets out how industrial designs are registered, when a design gets exclusive rights, and what the Minister and Federal Court can do under the registration system.

    Act or statute Open & Chat
  • Canada

    Department of Industry Act

    1995, c. 1

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act creates the Department of Industry, sets out the Minister’s role and powers, and gives rules for registration, fees, confidentiality, and regulation-making.

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  • Canada

    Competition Act

    C-34

    As of 26 May 2026 · 7 provisions

    This provision sets out the Competition Act’s purpose, key definitions, and several administration, inquiry, search, confidentiality, and mutual legal assistance powers.

    Act or statute Open & Chat
  • Canada

    Excise Act, 2001

    2002, c. 22

    As of 26 May 2026 · 10 provisions

    This part sets out key definitions and gives the Minister powers to issue, change, and cancel certain licences and registrations, while requiring licensees and registrants to comply with the Act.

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  • Canada

    Integrated Circuit Topography Act

    1990, c. 37

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act sets rules for registering integrated circuit topographies, giving the owner an exclusive right, and limiting when others may use or challenge that right.

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  • Canada

    Telecommunications Act

    1993, c. 38

    As of 26 May 2026 · 3 provisions

    This Act sets out key telecommunications rules, including licensing, tariffs, carrier eligibility, service conditions, information disclosure, and limits on carrier conduct.

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  • Canada

    Feeds Act

    F-9

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act regulates feeds, including approval/registration, labelling, import/export controls, inspection, and enforcement.

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  • Canada

    Motor Vehicle Safety Act

    1993, c. 16

    As of 26 May 2026 · 2 provisions

    This segment sets vehicle safety rules for companies, gives the Minister inspection and order-making powers, and requires defect and non-compliance reporting.

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