Use this PDF form to submit a mandatory notification or application for the following investment types:
- Notification – Establishment of a new business
- Notification – Acquisition of control of a Canadian Business
- Application for Net Benefit Review
Mandatory notification or application form (PDF fillable, 217 KB, 5 pages)
If you are unsure if you are required to file a mandatory notification or application, please refer to the frequently asked question Does the Investment Canada Act apply to me?
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Use this PDF form to submit a voluntary notification for a new business or an acquisition.
Voluntary notification form (PDF fillable, 200 KB, 5 pages)
If you are unsure which type of notification (mandatory or voluntary) you should file, please refer to the frequently asked question When should I file a Voluntary Notification? Voluntary notifications are only applicable to investments not subject to the mandatory filing requirement of the Act.
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