• Questions to ask when leasing a business space

    A major decision most business-people face is choosing to buy or lease their business space. For those who choose to lease, the leasing process can be tricky. Commercial leases tend to be long, complicated and offer less protection than residential leases. Listed below are some initial questions that our real estate lawyers encourage you to […]

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  • Meet Lift Legal

    POP QUIZ! TRUE OR FALSE: a) Lawyers are too expensive. b) Lawyers use big words unnecessarily and only other lawyers can understand the agreements they write. c) Lawyers are busy and don’t have the time to really get to know their clients. d) The best way to get what I want is to hire a […]

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  • A message from your corporate minute book

    Does my corporation need a formal minute book? A corporation is legally required to maintain a minute book. But what is a minute book? Well, simply put, it’s a binder containing key corporate documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, notices, director’s resolutions, shareholder resolutions, share certificates, share registers, director registers, […]

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  • Estate planning for blended families

    Having your estate in order for those you leave behind is of the utmost importance. It will ensure your wishes are upheld and will give your loved ones the gift of certainty during a difficult time. With blended families and second (or third) marriages, such planning can seem overwhelming and uncomfortable. However, with guidance from […]

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  • Aboriginal community support during COVID-19

    As COVID-19 continues to spread across Canada, the Federal Government has declared that the health, safety and well-being of all people in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, remains a top priority. It is important for all Aboriginal groups and organizations to understand the support that is available to help prepare and respond to […]

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  • Relief from COVID-19 as an Employee

    Almost everyone employed in the private sector during these challenging times is likely to have concerns about their job security. There is a lot of information circulating about the opportunities for relief that are available if COVID-19 related factors cause you to lose your employment temporarily or long term. At Lift Legal, we are here […]

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  • Employers Facing Uncertainty

    You are a business owner amid the chaos of COVID-19. Now what? COVID-19 has forced many Canadians to take isolating action which has developed concern over the economic wellbeing of citizens. As of March 18, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has proposed the initial response in Canada’s Economic Response Plan. This plan has generally won praise […]

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  • A Message from your Corporate Minute Book: “Stop Ignoring Me!”

    A corporation is legally required to maintain a minute book. But what is a minute book? Well, simply put, it’s a binder containing key corporate documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, notices, director’s resolutions, shareholder resolutions, share certificates and other records. The minute book, when properly put together, can tell […]

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  • Meet Lift Legal!

    Pop Quiz! True or False: a. Lawyers are too expensive. b. Lawyers use big words unnecessarily and only other lawyers can understand the agreements they write. c. Lawyers are busy and don’t have the time to really get to know their clients. d. The best way to get what I want is to hire a […]

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