This webinar will cover:

Startup Visa Program Incorporation requirements (what it is, how it works in Canada, and how it works in British Columbia) Tax Basics Intellectual Property (Overview, why it matters and different issues)


Brock Smith - Partner with Whiteboard Law

A corporate and commercial lawyer with a focus on technology and intellectual property transactions and working with public safety organizations.

Specialties: Substantial experience in merger and acquisition transactions involving technology-based businesses, software license agreement drafting and negotiation, and corporate governance matters. Canadian regulatory experience with telecom focus.

Whiteboard Law website

Suggested Prompts

How do the incorporation requirements differ between the federal and British Columbia startup visa programs, and what implications does this have for entrepreneurs?

In what ways can understanding intellectual property issues influence the strategic planning of a technology-based startup?

What are some common tax considerations that new startup founders should be aware of when establishing their business in Canada?

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Introduction & Onboarding (Pre-Program)

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Welcome to Maple

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What is Launch?

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The Launch Team

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Important: Book Your Onboarding and Expectations Calls

Maple - Resources

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What to Expect

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Join Launch’s Slack Community

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Disco

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LaunchHub

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LaunchPad Calendar

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Topical Modules

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Payment Support

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Main Start-up Visa Program Website

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Get Connected to Our Network

Maple - Timeline & Catch Up Calls

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Bespoke Timeline

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Office Hours

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Book Your Milestones Planning Session

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Immigration Module Progress Updates

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Company Catchup and Resources

Welcome to Maple

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Reminder: Book Your Onboarding Call

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Summary

The Startup Visa Immigration Process

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Immigration - Workshop & Office Hour

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Immigration Webinar Slides

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Hire an Immigration Lawyer

Incorporation Process

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Incorporation - Workshop & Office Hour

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Incorporation Webinar Slides

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Hire an Incorporation Lawyer

Maple - Deliverables

Deliverables: Company & Incorporation

Deliverables Reminder: Monthly Company Updates

Deliverables: Immigration - Letter of Support, Permanent Residency and Work Permit

Resources

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Module: Non-Dilutive Sources of Funding in Canada

Module: Fundraising in North America

Module: Hiring in Canada

Module: Banking and Accounting in Canada

Module: Financial Literacy

Additional Resources

Maple - Program Wrap Up

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