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Name Granting Guidelines

This document is an abridged version of the Name Granting Compendium, to access the areas of interest, click on the following headings.

Foreword

1. Name Granting Process

2. Names Must Be Distinctive

3. Names Likely to Cause Confusion Are Not Acceptable

4. A Consent or Undertaking May Be Necessary

5. Names Containing Certain Terms Are Not Acceptable

6. Names May Be in English or French or Both

Annex A - Extracts from the CBCA and its Regs.

Annex B - Sample consent letters

Annex C - Protecting Your Corporate Name

Annex D - Corporate Name Information Online


Created: 2005-05-29
Updated: 2005-11-18
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