Discusses the legal requirements/options for joint venture/licensing in this market.Last Published:9/30/2019The Canadian legal system imposes few restrictions on joint ventures or licensing. Some joint ventures require approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act. For most new ventures, foreign investors need only notify the Canadian government of their investment. Foreign licensors do not require registration or public disclosure. For more information, visit www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ica-lic.nsf/eng/lk00064.html.Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.