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Taking care of (family) business: uOttawa researcher tackles thorny issues of succession planning
In part one of a two-part Q&A, Telfer School of Management professor Peter Jaskiewicz talks about the vital economic role of family enterprises and why’s
Pursuing legal action against protesters a ‘prohibitive exercise’ for business owners, lawyers say
Businesses that have shut their doors due to the ongoing protest in the city’s downtown core will likely face a costly, drawn-out battle if they
Ottawa businesses devastated by protest, OCOBIA survey finds
Almost three-quarters of businesses located in and around the downtown core have lost revenue as a direct result of the trucker convoy, a new survey
Brazeau Seller Law welcomes David Reid as partner
During Reid’s tenure as a lawyer with Brazeau Seller Law, he became an important member of the firm, in particular, to the team’s real estate
OBJ launches the 2022 Book of Lists with virtual event
The Ottawa Business Journal officially launched the 2022 Book of Lists today with a virtual event that featured interviews from business leaders in the Ottawa
Hexo receives warning from Nasdaq after non-compliance with bid requirements
Gatineau-based firm became non-compliant when its closing bid price for common shares listed on the Nasdaq dropped below US$1 for 30 consecutive trading days.
Protests deal another blow to reeling downtown businesses, merchants say
Hotel association boss suggests trucker convoy could continue for a while yet as some protesters book rooms for next weekend.
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Ottawa police call in reinforcements as convoy takes up positions around Parliament
Some protesters are promising to stay put in the capital until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is forced out.
How to implement a family trust in your business
This article provides an overview of various planning matters related to the use of a family trust in the ownership of a business. Some popular
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