Guide
Doing legal business in Canada
01 Sep 2021
7 minutes read
Everything you need to know about practising in Canada as an English or Welsh solicitor, setting up a law firm branch or requalifying as an Canadian lawyer.
With a global reputation for stability, diversity and prosperity, Canada is the second largest country on earth by territory.
It is bordered by three oceans. The frontier with the United States is the world’s longest undefended border.
Canada is rich in natural resources, with the world’s third largest proven oil reserves. Canada is a world leader in the production of many natural resources such as gold, nickel, uranium and diamonds. Canada is one of the largest agricultural producers and exporters in the world.
Canada is one of the world’s largest trading nations, with a globalised economy, but is highly dependent on the United States – the destination of 76% of exports.
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