March 23rd, 2010


Stock Exchange Tower
800 Victoria Square, 37th Floor
Montréal, QC, Canada

Event participants:

Louis H. Séguin, Diane Bertrand, Alain Ranger

With the recent adoption of the Business Corporations Act of Québec, the Companies Act (Québec) is undergoing its first major reform in 30 years. What choices did the legislator make? How will new Québec corporations differ from their counterparts governed under other Canadian incorporating statutes? How will practitioners and stakeholders be affected by the change in legislative regime?
 
Fasken Martineau invites you to this informative seminar on the reform of Québec corporate law at wich the following topics will be covered:

OVERVIEW OF MAJOR CHANGES

We will examine how the bill changes the environment of companies governed by Québec law, identify major changes and highlight the harmonization efforts with the Canada Business Corporations Act.

GOVERNANCE AND MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS' NEW TOOLS

The balance between the powers of directors and the new leverages available to minority shareholders will be viewed by some as a long-awaited adjustment, but by others as the loss of an important competitive advantage! Who is right?

EFFECTS ON FINANCING, TAX PLANNING AND CORPORATE STRUCTURES

The new statute opens the door to new opportunities and creates new uncertainties. See how the new Québec regime can help increase the efficiency of corporate structures.

Schedule

12:00 to 2:00 p.m. - Conferences

R.S.V.P.:By phone at 514 397 5197 or by email at faskenmartineau_qc@fasken.com