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Business registration in Canada

Registration, licensing, names, permits, and formal establishment requirements. Every result links to its stored legal text and available official source evidence.

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  • Canada

    Medical Devices Regulations

    As of 26 May 2026 · 4 provisions

    This part defines key terms for the Medical Devices Regulations and sets core rules for device safety, labelling, licensing, and establishment licences.

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  • Canada

    Canadian Arsenals Limited Divestiture Authorization Act

    1986, c. 20

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act authorizes the Minister to sell the Corporation’s shares and lets the Minister direct sales or disposals of the Corporation’s assets, while requiring certain articles of amendment and ownership constraints.

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  • Canada

    Safety of Sperm and Ova Regulations

    As of 26 May 2026 · 2 provisions

    These regulations require establishments that process, import, distribute, store, label, or use sperm or ova to follow registration, quality, tracing, quarantine, and reporting rules.

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  • Canada

    Marine Liability Act

    2001, c. 6

    As of 26 May 2026 · 10 provisions

    This Act sets rules for marine liability claims, including who may sue, limitation periods, liability caps, court powers, and notice requirements for limitation funds.

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  • Canada

    Trust and Loan Companies Act

    1991, c. 45

    As of 26 May 2026 · 14 provisions

    This part defines key terms and sets rules for trust and loan companies, including incorporation steps, publication and objection procedures, operational limits, and a sunset date for carrying on business.

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  • Canada

    Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act

    2012, c. 16

    As of 26 May 2026 · 2 provisions

    This Act creates the framework for pooled registered pension plans and sets rules for plan registration, administration, reporting, investments, member membership, and termination.

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  • Canada

    Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985

    1985, c. 32 (2nd Supp.)

    As of 26 May 2026 · 4 provisions

    This provision defines key pension terms and sets out core administration, funding, registration, reporting, and supervision rules for pension plans under the Act.

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    Pension Fund Societies Act

    P-8

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act lets certain corporate officers set up a pension fund society, and gives the society powers to manage the fund, make by-laws, and pay pension benefits.

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  • Canada

    Telesat Canada Reorganization and Divestiture Act

    1991, c. 52

    As of 26 May 2026 · 1 provisions

    This Act sets rules for continuing Telesat under the Canada Business Corporations Act, transferring and possibly selling certain shares, and limiting what Telesat, its shareholders, directors, and officials may do.

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    Canada Shipping Act, 2001

    2001, c. 26

    As of 26 May 2026 · 6 provisions

    This part defines key shipping terms and gives the Minister of Transport and other authorities powers over exemptions, interim orders, documents, inspections, and enforcement.

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