Essentia Law

02/10/2024

Happy New Lunar Year!

May the year of the dragon bring you health, luck and prosperity 🧧

03/23/2022

One of the first (and sometimes most challenging) decisions you'll have to make for your new business is choosing the company name. Do a Google search and you'll get a long list of resources, from branding and marketing articles to name generators, to get you started with the creative process. But before you send your business cards off to the printers, you should think through some important legal issues.

One of the first (and sometimes most challenging) decisions you'll have to make for your new business is choosing the company name. Do a Google search and you'

03/18/2022

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03/08/2022

A big shout out today, and every day, to all the strong fearless women in our lives and around the world. Happy International Women's Day!

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03/01/2022

This may also extend to severance pay that is due and owing. They can also be liable to the CRA if the company didn’t deduct or remit source deductions (e.g. income tax, EI, CPP).

02/23/2022

If you are among those of us who got a new four-legged friend during lockdown, you probably had to sign a puppy contract. These contracts usually set out some general information about your puppy. But beyond that, puppy contracts may set out breeder warranties and a number of restrictions on you as the new owner. In this blog, we take a closer look at the fine print.

If you are among those of us who got a new four-legged friend during lockdown, you probably had to sign a puppy contract. These contracts usually contain general information, such as your puppy’s parents, date of birth, the purchase price and the delivery date. But beyond that, puppy contracts may...

02/18/2022

12/24/2021

The holiday season is not complete without a trip to Candy Cane Lane! And this year, we got a photo with Santa to boot!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄💚🎄

12/22/2021

Some food for thought from the author of The 12 Week Year, as we wind down for the holidays and start looking to what the next year will bring.

10/19/2021

Oh, Kelowna. You're so pretty 🍁 🧡 🍂

10/12/2021

A "reporting body" refers to a corporation, a trustee of a trust, or a partner of a partnership that is required to file a transparency report under the Land Owner Transparency Act.

Failure to file a transparency report is deemed to be an offence under the Land Owner Transparency Act and could trigger a significant fine of: $25,000 for individuals or $50,000 for corporations and other entities; or 15% of the assessed value of the property, whichever is greater.

10/07/2021

October is Canadian Library Month!

All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives.

More than just a place to find books, libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression and so much more.