0-31198
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Not Applicable
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(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER)
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(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Date of Vesting
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Number of Options Vested
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April 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2015
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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Date of Grant / Vesting
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Number of Options Granted
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Number of Options Vested
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March 31, 2013
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(a) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (a)
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June 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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September 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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December 31, 2013
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25% of (a)
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March 31, 2014
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(b) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (b)
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June 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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September 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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December 31, 2014
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25% of (b)
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March 31, 2015
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(c) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (c)
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June 30, 2015
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25% of (c)
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September, 2015
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25% of (c)
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December 31, 2015
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25% of (c)
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Gross revenue and EBITDA targets for calendar 2012 to 2014 are to be contained in the budgets for 2012, 2013 and 2014 as approved by the Board of Directors of the Registrant.
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if the Control Change occurs during the initial three year term, RH shall be entitled to the balance of the remuneration owing for the remainder of the initial three year term;
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if RH’s employment is renewed beyond the initial three year term and if his employment is then for a fixed term and if the Control Change occurs during the fixed term, RH shall be entitled to the balance of the remuneration he would have earned for the balance of the fixed term; or
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if the Control Change occurs while RH is employed on an indefinite basis, he shall be entitled to an amount equal to twice the annual salary, subject to any applicable deductions, and all outstanding and accrued regular and vacation pay and expenses to the date of termination.
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Date of Vesting
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Number of Options Vested
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April 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2015
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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Date of Grant / Vesting
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Number of Options Granted
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Number of Options Vested
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March 31, 2013
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(a) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (a)
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June 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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September 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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December 31, 2013
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25% of (a)
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March 31, 2014
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(b) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (b)
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June 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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September 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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December 31, 2014
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25% of (b)
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March 31, 2015
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(c) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (c)
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June 30, 2015
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25% of (c)
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September, 2015
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25% of (c)
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December 31, 2015
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25% of (c)
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Gross revenue and EBITDA targets for calendar 2012 to 2014 are to be contained in the budgets for 2012, 2013 and 2014 as approved by the Board of Directors of the Registrant.
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if the Control Change occurs during the initial three year term, Mr. Langille shall be entitled to the balance of the remuneration owing for the remainder of the initial three year term;
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if Mr. Langille’s employment is renewed beyond the initial three year term and if his employment is then for a fixed term and if the Control Change occurs during the fixed term, Mr. Langille shall be entitled to the balance of the remuneration he would have earned for the balance of the fixed term; or
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if the Control Change occurs while Mr. Langille is employed on an indefinite basis, he shall be entitled to an amount equal to twice the annual salary, subject to any applicable deductions, and all outstanding and accrued regular and vacation pay and expenses to the date of termination.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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2.1
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Share Purchase Agreement, dated December 1, 2011, between Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc., Elora Financial Management Inc., Mary-Ann Harris, Rob Harris and Scott Langille (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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4.1
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Loan Agreement, dated June 14, 2010, between Tribute Pharma Canada Inc. and the Bank of Montreal in the amount of CND$500,000 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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Executive Employment Agreement, effective December 1, 2011, by and between Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Rob Harris.
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Executive Employment Agreement, effective December 1, 2011, by and between Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Scott Langille.
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10.3
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Consulting Agreement, effective December 1, 2011, by and between Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Arnold Tenney (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)..
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10.4
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Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, effective December 1, 2011, by and between Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Janice Clarke (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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10.5
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Security Agreement, dated June 14, 2010, by Tribute Pharma Canada Inc. in favor of the Bank of Montreal (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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10.6
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Personal Guarantee, dated June 14, 2010 in favor of the Bank of Montreal by Mary-Ann Harris, Rob Harris and Scott Langille (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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99.1
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Audited financial statements of Tribute Pharmaceuticals Canada Ltd. for the year ended June 30, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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99.2
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Audited financial statements of Tribute Pharma Canada Inc. for the years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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99.3
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Unaudited financial statements of Tribute Pharmaceuticals Canada Ltd. for the three month period ended September 30, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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99.4
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Unaudited financial statements of Tribute Pharma Canada Inc. for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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99.5
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Unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2010 of Registrant and Tribute (filed as Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
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TRIBUTE PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
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Date: April 12, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Scott Langille
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Name: Scott Langille
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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A.
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The Corporation wishes to retain the services of the Executive as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation effective December 1, 2011 (the "Effective Date");
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B.
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Both the Corporation and the Executive wish to formally agree as to the terms and conditions of the employment of the Executive, including the terms and conditions that will govern the termination of the employment of the Executive, including termination in connection with a Control Change (as hereafter defined).
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(a)
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the acquisition or continued ownership of shares of the Corporation and/or securities ("Convertible Securities") convertible into, exchangeable for or representing the right to acquire shares of the Corporation as a result of which a person, group of persons or persons acting jointly or in concert or persons associated or affiliated (within the meanings of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario)) with any such person, group of persons or any of such persons acting jointly or in concert (collectively, the "Acquirors") beneficially own shares of the Corporation and/or Convertible Securities such that, assuming only the conversion, exchange or exercise of Convertible Securities beneficially owned by the Acquirors, the Acquirors would beneficially own shares of the Corporation that would entitle the holders thereof to cast more than 50% of the votes cast attaching to all shares of the Corporation that may be cast to elect members of the Board; and
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(b)
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exercise of voting power over all or any such shares of the Corporation so as to cause or result in the election of such number of directors of the Corporation as would constitute a majority of the Board and who were not Incumbent Directors;
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(a)
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a material change (other than those that are clearly consistent with a promotion) in the Executive's position or duties, responsibilities (including to whom the Executive reports and who reports to the Executive), title or office, which includes any removal of the Executive from or any failure to re-elect or re-appoint the Executive to any such positions or offices;
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(b)
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a reduction by the Corporation of the Executive's salary, benefits or any other form of remuneration or change in the basis upon which the Executive's salary, benefits or any other form of remuneration payable by the Corporation is determined or any failure by the Corporation to increase the Executive's salary, benefits or other forms of remuneration payable by the Corporation in a manner consistent (both as to frequency and percentage increase) with practices in effect at the time in question with respect to the senior executives of the Corporation which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(c)
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any failure by the Corporation to continue in effect any material benefit, bonus, incentive, remuneration or compensation plan, stock option plan, pension plan or retirement plan in which the Executive is participating or entitled to participate, or the Corporation taking any action or failing to take any action that would adversely effect the Executive's participation in or reduce his rights or benefits under or pursuant to any such plan, where the Corporation fails to increase or improve such rights or benefits on a basis consistent with practices in effect at the time in question with respect to the senior executives of the Corporation which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(d)
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the Corporation taking any action to deprive the Executive of any material fringe benefit not hereinbefore mentioned and enjoyed by him immediately prior to the time in question, or the Corporation failing to increase or improve such material fringe benefits on a basis consistent with practices in effect at the time in question with respect to the senior executives of the Corporation which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(e)
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any breach by the Corporation of any material provision of this Agreement which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(f)
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the failure by the Corporation to obtain, in a form satisfactory to the Executive, an effective assumption, if required, of its obligations hereunder by any successors to the Corporation, including a successor to a material portion of its business; or
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(g)
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a “constructive dismissal” as that term is defined by Ontario common law;
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(a)
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devote his full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Corporation and the subsidiaries of the Corporation;
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(b)
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perform those duties that may reasonably be assigned to the Executive diligently and faithfully to the best of the Executive's abilities and in the best interests of the Corporation; and
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(c)
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use his best efforts to promote the interests of the Corporation and its shareholders.
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(a)
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The annual base salary payable to the Executive for his services hereunder for each year of the three year term of this Agreement shall be $250,000, exclusive of bonuses, benefits and other compensation. In the event that the Executive’s term of employment extends beyond the initial three year term, the Executive's base salary shall be reviewed by the Board, upon being provided with recommendations by the Board’s Compensation Committee with a view to determining the appropriate base salary taking into consideration, among other things, salaries paid in the industry for a similar size business. The annual base salary payable to the Executive pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be payable in monthly instalments in arrears on the last day of each month or in such other manner as may be mutually agreed upon or as may hereafter become the effective practice of the Corporation in effect for senior executives of the Corporation, less, in any case, any deductions or withholdings required by applicable law.
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(b)
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The Corporation shall provide the Executive with employee benefits comparable to those provided by the Corporation from time to time to other senior executives of the Corporation.
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(c)
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The Corporation shall provide the Executive with a monthly automobile allowance of $1,200.00. This monthly automobile allowance is inclusive of all automobile expenses including mileage, fuel, insurance, maintenance, etc.
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(d)
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The Executive shall be entitled to an initial grant of 1,034,276 stock options of the Corporation (the "Options") which shall vest as follows:
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Date of Vesting
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Number of Options Vested
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April 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2015
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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Date of Grant / Vesting
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Number of Options Granted
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Number of Options Vested
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March 31, 2013
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(a) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (a)
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June 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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September 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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December 31, 2013
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25% of (a)
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March 31, 2014
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(b) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (b)
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June 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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September 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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December 31, 2014
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25% of (b)
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March 31, 2015
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(c) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (c)
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June 30, 2015
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25% of (c)
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September, 2015
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25% of (c)
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December 31, 2015
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25% of (c)
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For calendar year 2012, the Gross Revenue target is $13,501,000 and the EBITDA target is a loss of equal to or less than $1,840,000.
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Gross Revenue and EBITDA targets for calendar 2013 and 2014 are to be contained in the budgets for 2013 and 2014 as approved by the Board of Directors.
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(e)
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(i) At the end of calendar 2012, and annually thereafter during the term of this Agreement, the Executive will be eligible for performance-based compensation equal to up to 50% of the Executive’s Annual Salary in each calendar year to be paid to the Executive upon the achievement of Gross Revenue and EBITDA targets for each calendar year as set out in Section 3.1(d)(ii) above;
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(ii) Should only one of the targets, either Gross Revenue or EBITDA, be achieved for a calendar year, then the Executive will be eligible for one-half (50%) of the performance based compensation in (i) in such calendar year; and
(iii) Performance-based compensation amounts in (i) and (ii) are to be paid within 30 days following the release of the final audit report from the Corporation’s auditors.
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(a)
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If the Executive's employment is terminated during the initial three year term: (i) by the Corporation for any reason other than for Just Cause or death; (ii) by the Corporation because of the Executive’s Disability; or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration owing for the remainder of the initial three year term.
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(b)
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If the Executive's employment is renewed beyond the initial three year term and if the Executive’s employment is then for a fixed term and if his employment is then terminated: (i) by the Corporation for any reason other than for Just Cause or death; (ii) by the Corporation because of the Executive’s Disability; or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration he would have earned for the balance of the fixed term.
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(c)
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If the Executive is terminated while the Executive is employed on an indefinite basis: (i) by the Corporation for any reason other than for Just Cause or death; (ii) by the Corporation because of the Executive’s Disability; or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to the following:
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(i)
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the Corporation shall pay to or to the order of the Executive an amount equal to twice the Annual Salary, subject to any applicable deductions;
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(ii)
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the Corporation shall pay to the Executive all outstanding and accrued regular and vacation pay and expenses to the Date of Termination; and
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(iii)
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the foregoing payments are payable and to be paid to the Executive without any obligation on the part of the Executive to mitigate his damages flowing from the termination of his employment.
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(d)
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Notwithstanding Section 4.3(a), Section 4.3(b) or Section 4.3(c), in the event that the Corporation terminates the Executive due to the Executive’s Disability, the amounts owing to the Executive in Section 4.3(a), Section 4.3(b) or Section 4.3(c) shall be reduced by the amount of any payments received by or on behalf of the Executive from the Corporation’s long term disability insurance during the period in respect of which severance payments are to be made.
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(e)
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If the Executive’s employment is terminated and the Executive holds any options, rights, warrants or other entitlements for the purchase or acquisition of shares in the capital of the Corporation (collectively, "Rights"), all such rights shall vest immediately and continue to be available for exercise for a period of 30 days following Date of Termination, after which any such Rights shall be void and of no further force and effect.
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(f)
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In the event of termination of the Executive’s employment by the Corporation or by the Executive for any reason within nine months of a Control Change, the Executive shall automatically be entitled to the severance payments described below:
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(i)
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if the Control Change occurs during the initial three year term, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration owing for the remainder of the initial three year term;
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(ii)
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if the Executive's employment is renewed beyond the initial three year term and if the Executive’s employment is then for a fixed term and if the Control Change occurs during the fixed term, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration he would have earned for the balance of the fixed term; or
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(iii)
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if the Control Change occurs while the Executive is employed on an indefinite basis, the Executive shall be entitled to the following:
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(A)
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the Corporation shall pay to or to the order of the Executive an amount equal to twice the Annual Salary, subject to any applicable deductions;
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(B)
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the Corporation shall pay to the Executive all outstanding and accrued regular and vacation pay and expenses to the Date of Termination; and
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(C)
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the foregoing payments are payable and to be paid to the Executive without any obligation on the part of the Executive to mitigate his damages flowing from the termination of his employment.
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(iv)
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in respect of a termination set forth in any of sections 4.3(f)(i), (ii) or (iii) if the Executive holds any Rights, all such rights shall vest immediately and continue to be available for exercise for a period of 30 days following the Date of Termination, after which any such Rights shall be void and of no further force and effect.
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(v)
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in the event of termination of the Executive’s employment by the Executive under section 4.3(f), the Executive shall provide a minimum of three months notice prior to such termination in order to be entitled to the severance payments set forth therein.
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(g)
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All severance payments in this Article shall be made to the Executive within 60 days of the Date of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Executive is terminated because of the Executive’s Disability and the payments to the Executive are to be set off by virtue of Section 4.3(d), the payments shall be made in equal monthly instalments over the period for which payments are owing.
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(a)
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in the course of performing his duties and responsibilities as an officer and director of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, he will have access to and will be entrusted with Confidential Information, the disclosure of any of which to competitors of the Corporation or to the general public, or the use of same by the Executive or any competitor of the Corporation, would be highly detrimental to the interests of the Corporation;
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(b)
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in the course of performing his duties and responsibilities for the Corporation and its subsidiaries, the Executive will be a representative of the Corporation to its shareholders, potential investors in the Corporation and service providers and as such will have significant responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the goodwill of the Corporation and its subsidiaries with such persons;
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(c)
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the Executive, as a director and an officer of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, owes fiduciary duties to the Corporation and its subsidiaries, including the duty to act in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders; and
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(d)
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the right to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, and the right to preserve the goodwill of the Corporation constitute proprietary rights of the Corporation, which the Corporation is entitled to protect.
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(a)
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Following the termination of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement, the Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Corporation, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, employee, shareholder (other than a holding of shares listed on a recognized stock exchange that does not exceed 10% of the outstanding shares so listed) or in any other manner whatsoever carry on or be engaged in or be concerned with or interested in or advise, lend money to, guarantee the debts or obligations of or permit his name or any part of his name to be used or employed by any person engaged in or concerned with or interested in within Canada in any Competing Business (as defined below).
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A “Competing Business” means a business which sells, markets and distributes any product owned or licensed by such business where such product is for the same indication as (i) a product that is owned, licensed, developed or is being developed by the Corporation at the date of termination of the Executive’s employment, or (ii) a product in respect of which the Corporation has signed a letter of intent at the date of the termination of the Executive’s employment pursuant to which such product is purchased or licensed within one (1) year of the date of termination of the Executive’s employment.
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(b)
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The foregoing restriction shall apply to the Executive:
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(i)
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for a period of two years following the Date of Termination where the Executive’s employment was terminated by the Corporation with Just Cause, due to the Executive’s Disability or by the Executive without Good Reason; and
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(ii)
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during such period in respect of which payments are being made to the Executive pursuant to the applicable provision of Section 4.3 of this Agreement where the Executive’s employment was terminated by the Corporation without Just Cause or by the Executive with Good Reason, it being understood that, to the extent that the period for which any such payments are being made is less than two years, the Corporation has the option to extend such payments to ensure that the non competition provisions apply for the entire two year period.
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(c)
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The Executive confirms that all restrictions in Section 6.1(a) are reasonable and valid and that the Executive waives all defences to the strict enforcement of such restrictions by the Corporation.
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(a)
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The Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Corporation, (i) during the term or any renewal term of this Agreement or (ii) at any time during which the non competition provisions in Section 6.1 apply to the Executive, either individually, or in partnership, or jointly, or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, employee or shareholder (other than a holding of shares listed on a recognized stock exchange that does not exceed 10% of the outstanding shares so listed) or in any other manner whatsoever on behalf of the Competing Business or on behalf of anyone involved in a Competing Business, directly or indirectly solicit, or gain the custom of, interfere with or endeavour to entice away from the Corporation any person that:
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(i)
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is a client/customer of the Corporation at the Date of Termination for whatever reason of this Agreement and with whom the Executive dealt during the Executive’s employment;
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(ii)
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was a client/customer of the Corporation at any time during the last two years of the Executive’s employment at the Corporation and with whom the Executive dealt during the Executive’s employment; or
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(iii)
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has been pursued as a prospective client/customer by or on behalf of the Corporation at any time within one year prior to the Date of Termination of this Agreement for whatever reason and in respect of whom the Corporation has not determined to cease all such pursuit;
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(iv)
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nor will the Executive interfere with or entice away any person who is an officer or employee of the Corporation at the Date of Termination for whatever reason.
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(b)
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The Executive confirms that all restrictions in Section 6.2(a) are reasonable and valid and that the Executive waives all defences to the strict enforcement of such restrictions in Section 6.2(a) by the Corporation.
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(c)
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Sections 6.2(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are each separate and distinct covenants, severable one from the other and if any such covenant or covenants are determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability will attach only to the covenant or covenants as determined and all other such covenants will continue in full force and effect.
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(a)
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If to the Corporation:
544 Egerton St.
London, Ontario
NSW 3Z8
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
With a copy to the Corporation’s solicitors:
Eric Roblin
c/o Fogler Rubinoff LLP
Barristers & Solicitors
Suite 1200-95 Wellington St. W.
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Z9
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(b)
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If to the Executive:
Rob Harris
57 Martin Street,
Milton, Ontario,
L9T 2R1
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STELLAR PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | ||
Per: | /s/ Arnold Tenney | |
Arnold Tenney, President & CEO | ||
/s/ Rob Harris | |||
Signature of Witness:
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Rob Harris
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Name of Witness: | |||
Address of Witness: |
Article 1 DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION
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1 | |
1.1
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Definitions
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1
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1.2
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Sections and Headings
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4
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1.3
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Number, Gender and Persons
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4
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1.4
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Entire Agreement
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4
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1.5
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Pre-Contractual Representations
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4
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1.6
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Amendments and Waivers
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4
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1.7
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Currency
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5
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1.8
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Governing Law
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5
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1.9
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Attornment
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5
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1.1
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Severability
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5
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Article 2 EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE
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5 | |
2.1
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Employment
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5
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2.2
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Director
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5
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2.3
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Place of Employment
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6
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2.4
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Duties
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6
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2.5
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Reporting Procedures
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6
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Article 3 REMUNERATION
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6 | |
3.1
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Remuneration
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6
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3.2
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Vacation
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8
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3.3
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Expenses
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8
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Article 4 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
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8 | |
4.1
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Termination for Death
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8
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4.2
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Termination by Corporation for Just Cause; Termination by Executive other than for Good Reason
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8
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4.3
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Severance Payments
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8
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4.4
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Termination Claims
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10
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4.5
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Retirement
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11
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4.6
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Resignation as Director and Officer
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11
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Article 5 CONFIDENTIALITY
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11 | |
5.1
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Confidentiality
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11
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5.2
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Disclosure
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12
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5.3
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Return of Materials
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12
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5.4
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Enforceability
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12
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Article 6 NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION
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12 | |
6.1
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Non-Competition
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12
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6.2
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Non-Solicitation
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13
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6.3
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Breach
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14
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Article 7 ARBITRATION
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14 | |
7.1
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Submission to Arbitration
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14
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Article 8 GENERAL
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15 | |
8.1
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No Assignment
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15
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8.2
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Successors
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15
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8.3
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Deductions
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15
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8.4
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Notices
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15
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8.5
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Legal Advice
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16
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A.
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The Corporation wishes to retain the services of the Executive as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation effective December 1, 2011 (the "Effective Date");
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B.
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Both the Corporation and the Executive wish to formally agree as to the terms and conditions of the employment of the Executive, including the terms and conditions that will govern the termination of the employment of the Executive, including termination in connection with a Control Change (as hereafter defined).
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(a)
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the acquisition or continued ownership of shares of the Corporation and/or securities ("Convertible Securities") convertible into, exchangeable for or representing the right to acquire shares of the Corporation as a result of which a person, group of persons or persons acting jointly or in concert or persons associated or affiliated (within the meanings of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario)) with any such person, group of persons or any of such persons acting jointly or in concert (collectively, the "Acquirors") beneficially own shares of the Corporation and/or Convertible Securities such that, assuming only the conversion, exchange or exercise of Convertible Securities beneficially owned by the Acquirors, the Acquirors would beneficially own shares of the Corporation that would entitle the holders thereof to cast more than 50% of the votes cast attaching to all shares of the Corporation that may be cast to elect members of the Board; and
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(b)
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exercise of voting power over all or any such shares of the Corporation so as to cause or result in the election of such number of directors of the Corporation as would constitute a majority of the Board and who were not Incumbent Directors;
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(a)
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a material change (other than those that are clearly consistent with a promotion) in the Executive's position or duties, responsibilities (including to whom the Executive reports and who reports to the Executive), title or office, which includes any removal of the Executive from or any failure to re-elect or re-appoint the Executive to any such positions or offices;
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(b)
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a reduction by the Corporation of the Executive's salary, benefits or any other form of remuneration or change in the basis upon which the Executive's salary, benefits or any other form of remuneration payable by the Corporation is determined or any failure by the Corporation to increase the Executive's salary, benefits or other forms of remuneration payable by the Corporation in a manner consistent (both as to frequency and percentage increase) with practices in effect at the time in question with respect to the senior executives of the Corporation which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(c)
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any failure by the Corporation to continue in effect any material benefit, bonus, incentive, remuneration or compensation plan, stock option plan, pension plan or retirement plan in which the Executive is participating or entitled to participate, or the Corporation taking any action or failing to take any action that would adversely effect the Executive's participation in or reduce his rights or benefits under or pursuant to any such plan, where the Corporation fails to increase or improve such rights or benefits on a basis consistent with practices in effect at the time in question with respect to the senior executives of the Corporation which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(d)
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the Corporation taking any action to deprive the Executive of any material fringe benefit not hereinbefore mentioned and enjoyed by him immediately prior to the time in question, or the Corporation failing to increase or improve such material fringe benefits on a basis consistent with practices in effect at the time in question with respect to the senior executives of the Corporation which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(e)
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any breach by the Corporation of any material provision of this Agreement which is not cured within 30 days after written notice by the Executive to the Board;
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(f)
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the failure by the Corporation to obtain, in a form satisfactory to the Executive, an effective assumption, if required, of its obligations hereunder by any successors to the Corporation, including a successor to a material portion of its business; or
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(g)
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a “constructive dismissal” as that term is defined by Ontario common law;
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(a)
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devote his full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Corporation and the subsidiaries of the Corporation;
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(b)
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perform those duties that may reasonably be assigned to the Executive diligently and faithfully to the best of the Executive's abilities and in the best interests of the Corporation; and
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(c)
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use his best efforts to promote the interests of the Corporation and its shareholders.
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(a)
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The annual base salary payable to the Executive for his services hereunder for each year of the three year term of this Agreement shall be $200,000, exclusive of bonuses, benefits and other compensation. In the event that the Executive’s term of employment extends beyond the initial three year term, the Executive's base salary shall be reviewed by the Board, upon being provided with recommendations by the Board’s Compensation Committee with a view to determining the appropriate base salary taking into consideration, among other things, salaries paid in the industry for a similar size business. The annual base salary payable to the Executive pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be payable in monthly instalments in arrears on the last day of each month or in such other manner as may be mutually agreed upon or as may hereafter become the effective practice of the Corporation in effect for senior executives of the Corporation, less, in any case, any deductions or withholdings required by applicable law.
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(b)
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The Corporation shall provide the Executive with employee benefits comparable to those provided by the Corporation from time to time to other senior executives of the Corporation.
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(c)
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The Corporation shall provide the Executive with a monthly automobile allowance of $1,200.00. This monthly automobile allowance is inclusive of all automobile expenses including mileage, fuel, insurance, maintenance, etc.
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(d)
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The Executive shall be entitled to an initial grant of 846,226 stock options of the Corporation (the "Options") which shall vest as follows:
(i) 50% of the Options will be subject to a time vesting schedule beginning with date of this Agreement and irrespective of the Executive’s continued employment with the Corporation as follows:
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Date of Vesting
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Number of Options Vested
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April 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2012
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2013
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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April 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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July 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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October 1, 2014
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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January 1, 2015
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8 1/3rds % of total options granted in (i)
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Date of Grant / Vesting
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Number of Options Granted
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Number of Options Vested
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March 31, 2013
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(a) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (a)
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June 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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September 30, 2013
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25% of (a)
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December 31, 2013
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25% of (a)
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March 31, 2014
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(b) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (b)
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June 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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September 30, 2014
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25% of (b)
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December 31, 2014
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25% of (b)
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March 31, 2015
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(c) 33 1/3rd % of total performance based options granted in (ii) above
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25% of (c)
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June 30, 2015
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25% of (c)
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September, 2015
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25% of (c)
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December 31, 2015
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25% of (c)
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Gross Revenue and EBITDA targets for calendar 2013 and 2014 are to be contained in the budgets for 2013 and 2014 as approved by the Board of Directors.
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(e)
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(i) At the end of calendar 2012, and annually thereafter during the term of this Agreement, the Executive will be eligible for performance-based compensation equal to up to 40% of the Executive’s Annual Salary in each calendar year to be paid to the Executive upon the achievement of Gross Revenue and EBITDA targets for each calendar year as set out in Section 3.1(d)(ii) above;
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(a)
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If the Executive's employment is terminated during the initial three year term: (i) by the Corporation for any reason other than for Just Cause or death; (ii) by the Corporation because of the Executive’s Disability; or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration owing for the remainder of the initial three year term.
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(b)
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If the Executive's employment is renewed beyond the initial three year term and if the Executive’s employment is then for a fixed term and if his employment is then terminated: (i) by the Corporation for any reason other than for Just Cause or death; (ii) by the Corporation because of the Executive’s Disability; or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration he would have earned for the balance of the fixed term.
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(c)
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If the Executive is terminated while the Executive is employed on an indefinite basis: (i) by the Corporation for any reason other than for Just Cause or death; (ii) by the Corporation because of the Executive’s Disability; or (iii) by the Executive for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to the following:
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(i)
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the Corporation shall pay to or to the order of the Executive an amount equal to twice the Annual Salary, subject to any applicable deductions;
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(ii)
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the Corporation shall pay to the Executive all outstanding and accrued regular and vacation pay and expenses to the Date of Termination; and
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(iii)
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the foregoing payments are payable and to be paid to the Executive without any obligation on the part of the Executive to mitigate his damages flowing from the termination of his employment.
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(d)
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Notwithstanding Section 4.3(a), Section 4.3(b) or Section 4.3(c), in the event that the Corporation terminates the Executive due to the Executive’s Disability, the amounts owing to the Executive in Section 4.3(a), Section 4.3(b) or Section 4.3(c) shall be reduced by the amount of any payments received by or on behalf of the Executive from the Corporation’s long term disability insurance during the period in respect of which severance payments are to be made.
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(e)
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If the Executive’s employment is terminated and the Executive holds any options, rights, warrants or other entitlements for the purchase or acquisition of shares in the capital of the Corporation (collectively, "Rights"), all such rights shall vest immediately and continue to be available for exercise for a period of 30 days following Date of Termination, after which any such Rights shall be void and of no further force and effect.
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(f)
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In the event of termination of the Executive’s employment by the Corporation or by the Executive for any reason within nine months of a Control Change, the Executive shall automatically be entitled to the severance payments described below:
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(i)
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if the Control Change occurs during the initial three year term, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration owing for the remainder of the initial three year term;
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(ii)
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if the Executive's employment is renewed beyond the initial three year term and if the Executive’s employment is then for a fixed term and if the Control Change occurs during the fixed term, the Executive shall be entitled to the balance of the Remuneration he would have earned for the balance of the fixed term; or
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(iii)
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if the Control Change occurs while the Executive is employed on an indefinite basis, the Executive shall be entitled to the following:
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(A)
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the Corporation shall pay to or to the order of the Executive an amount equal to twice the Annual Salary, subject to any applicable deductions;
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(B)
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the Corporation shall pay to the Executive all outstanding and accrued regular and vacation pay and expenses to the Date of Termination; and
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(C)
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the foregoing payments are payable and to be paid to the Executive without any obligation on the part of the Executive to mitigate his damages flowing from the termination of his employment.
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(iv)
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in respect of a termination set forth in any of sections 4.3(f) (i), (ii) or (iii) if the Executive holds any Rights, all such rights shall vest immediately and continue to be available for exercise for a period of 30 days following the Date of Termination, after which any such Rights shall be void and of no further force and effect.
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(v)
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in the event of termination of the Executive’s employment by the Executive under section 4.3(f), the Executive shall provide a minimum of three months notice prior to such termination in order to be entitled to the severance payments set forth therein.
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(g)
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All severance payments in this Article shall be made to the Executive within 60 days of the Date of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Executive is terminated because of the Executive’s Disability and the payments to the Executive are to be set off by virtue of Section 4.3(d), the payments shall be made in equal monthly instalments over the period for which payments are owing.
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(a)
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in the course of performing his duties and responsibilities as an officer and director of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, he will have access to and will be entrusted with Confidential Information, the disclosure of any of which to competitors of the Corporation or to the general public, or the use of same by the Executive or any competitor of the Corporation, would be highly detrimental to the interests of the Corporation;
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(b)
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in the course of performing his duties and responsibilities for the Corporation and its subsidiaries, the Executive will be a representative of the Corporation to its shareholders, potential investors in the Corporation and service providers and as such will have significant responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the goodwill of the Corporation and its subsidiaries with such persons;
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(c)
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the Executive, as a director and an officer of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, owes fiduciary duties to the Corporation and its subsidiaries, including the duty to act in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders; and
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(d)
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the right to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, and the right to preserve the goodwill of the Corporation constitute proprietary rights of the Corporation, which the Corporation is entitled to protect.
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(a)
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Following the termination of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement, the Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Corporation, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, employee, shareholder (other than a holding of shares listed on a recognized stock exchange that does not exceed 10% of the outstanding shares so listed) or in any other manner whatsoever carry on or be engaged in or be concerned with or interested in or advise, lend money to, guarantee the debts or obligations of or permit his name or any part of his name to be used or employed by any person engaged in or concerned with or interested in within Canada in any Competing Business (as defined below).
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(b)
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The foregoing restriction shall apply to the Executive:
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(i)
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for a period of two years following the Date of Termination where the Executive’s employment was terminated by the Corporation with Just Cause, due to the Executive’s Disability or by the Executive without Good Reason; and
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(ii)
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during such period in respect of which payments are being made to the Executive pursuant to the applicable provision of Section 4.3 of this Agreement where the Executive’s employment was terminated by the Corporation without Just Cause or by the Executive with Good Reason, it being understood that, to the extent that the period for which any such payments are being made is less than two years, the Corporation has the option to extend such payments to ensure that the non competition provisions apply for the entire two year period.
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(c)
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The Executive confirms that all restrictions in Section 6.1(a) are reasonable and valid and that the Executive waives all defences to the strict enforcement of such restrictions by the Corporation.
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(a)
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The Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Corporation, (i) during the term or any renewal term of this Agreement or (ii) at any time during which the non competition provisions in Section 6.1 apply to the Executive, either individually, or in partnership, or jointly, or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, employee or shareholder (other than a holding of shares listed on a recognized stock exchange that does not exceed 10% of the outstanding shares so listed) or in any other manner whatsoever on behalf of the Competing Business or on behalf of anyone involved in a Competing Business, directly or indirectly solicit, or gain the custom of, interfere with or endeavour to entice away from the Corporation any person that:
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(i)
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is a client/customer of the Corporation at the Date of Termination for whatever reason of this Agreement and with whom the Executive dealt during the Executive’s employment;
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(ii)
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was a client/customer of the Corporation at any time during the last two years of the Executive’s employment at the Corporation and with whom the Executive dealt during the Executive’s employment; or
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(iii)
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has been pursued as a prospective client/customer by or on behalf of the Corporation at any time within one year prior to the Date of Termination of this Agreement for whatever reason and in respect of whom the Corporation has not determined to cease all such pursuit;
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(iv)
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nor will the Executive interfere with or entice away any person who is an officer or employee of the Corporation at the Date of Termination for whatever reason.
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(b)
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The Executive confirms that all restrictions in Section 6.2(a) are reasonable and valid and that the Executive waives all defences to the strict enforcement of such restrictions in Section 6.2(a) by the Corporation.
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(c)
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Sections 6.2(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are each separate and distinct covenants, severable one from the other and if any such covenant or covenants are determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability will attach only to the covenant or covenants as determined and all other such covenants will continue in full force and effect.
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(a)
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If to the Corporation:
544 Egerton St.
London, Ontario
NSW 3Z8
Copy to: [Milton Address]
Attention: President and Chief Executive Officer
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(b)
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If to the Executive:
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STELLAR PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | |||
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Per:
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/s/ Arnold Tenney | |
Arnold Tenney, President & CEO |
/s/ Scott M. Langille | |||
Signature of Witness: | Scott M. Langille | ||
Name of Witness: | |||
Address of Witness: |
Article 1 DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION | 1 | ||
1.1
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Definitions
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1
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1.2
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Sections and Headings
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4
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1.3
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Number, Gender and Persons
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4
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1.4
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Entire Agreement
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4
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1.5
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Pre-Contractual Representations
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4
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1.6
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Amendments and Waivers
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4
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1.7
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Currency
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5
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1.8
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Governing Law
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5
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1.9
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Attornment
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5
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1.1
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Severability
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5
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Article 2 EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE | 5 | ||
2.1
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Employment
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5
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2.2
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Director
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6
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2.3
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Place of Employment
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6
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2.4
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Duties
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6
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2.5
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Reporting Procedures
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6
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Article 3 REMUNERATION | 6 | ||
3.1
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Remuneration
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6
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3.2
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Vacation
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9
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3.3
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Expenses
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9
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Article 4 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT | 9 | ||
4.1
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Termination for Death
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9
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4.2
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Termination by Corporation for Just Cause; Termination by Executive other than for Good Reason
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9
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4.3
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Severance Payments
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10
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4.4
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Termination Claims
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11
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4.5
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Retirement
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12
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4.6
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Resignation as Director and Officer
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12
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Article 5 CONFIDENTIALITY | 12 | ||
5.1
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Confidentiality
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12
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5.2
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Disclosure
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13
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5.3
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Return of Materials
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13
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5.4
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Enforceability
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13
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Article 6 NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION | 13 | ||
6.1
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Non-Competition
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13
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6.2
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Non-Solicitation
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14
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6.3
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Breach
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15
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Article 7 ARBITRATION | 15 | ||
7.1
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Submission to Arbitration
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15
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Article 8 GENERAL | |||
8.1
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No Assignment
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16
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8.2
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Successors
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16
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8.3
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Deductions
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16
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8.4
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Notices
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16
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8.5
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Legal Advice
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17
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