Canada Business Corporations Regulations, 2001

The Canada Business Corporations Regulations, 2001 are a set of regulations that govern the operations and activities of corporations in Canada. These regulations are made under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) and provide specific rules and guidelines for various aspects of corporate law, including corporate names, going-private transactions, distributing corporations, and electronic documents.

The regulations define key terms such as "distributing corporation," which refers to a corporation that has issued securities or is listed on a stock exchange. They also establish rules for going-private transactions, which involve the amalgamation or consolidation of a distributing corporation with another entity.

Furthermore, these regulations provide guidelines for corporate names, including what constitutes a confusing name and the procedures for reserving and registering names. They also outline the requirements for consent from third parties when using a particular name.

In addition, the regulations discuss electronic documents, specifying that an addressee must give written consent to receive electronic notices or documents. The regulations also outline the prescribed circumstances under which exemptions can be granted and provide specific rules for the keeping and production of corporate documents.

Lastly, these regulations address business sectors, specifying that certain industries such as uranium mining, book publishing or distribution, and film or video distribution are considered distinct sectors for corporate law purposes.