Only around 10 percent of businesses in Canada are legally obliged to disclose ownership details to the federal government, says a Department of Industry briefing note. Ninety percent of companies are registered within their home province or territory and are not covered by the legislation. The vast majority of Canadian businesses, therefore, are exempt from…
90% of Businesses Exempt From Federal Bill Mandating Ownership Disclosure: Report
July 21, 2023
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Federal Report Proposes Non-Profits Disclose Suspicious Cash Transactions
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