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We regularly produce case comments, updates on recent law trends, and articles on the state of the law as it relates to specific industry sectors.
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Approach RFP, Tender and Procurement Documents with Care
Blundy, Paul D.
March 9, 2010
- In Tercon Construction Ltd. v. British Columbia (Ministry of Transportation and Highways), 2010 SCC 4, the Supreme Court of Canada provided an analytical framework for the interpretation of a clause excluding liability in the context of a request for proposals, giving owners cause to carefully consider the drafting of RFP, tender or other procurement documents in the future.
Response to the 2010 Federal Budget
Moch, Darcy D.
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Sorensen, Martin A.U.
March 8, 2010
- On March 4, 2010, the federal finance minister, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, released the 2010 federal Budget. The Budget continues to emphasize and build on last year's economic action plan with a focus on creating jobs and growth, sustaining Canada's economic advantages and planning a return to a balanced budget. While there were no announced changes to personal or corporate income tax rates, the finance minister reiterated his commitment to carry through with previously announced corporate and personal tax reductions and to have the lowest corporate income tax rate in the G7 by 2012. The Budget was relatively light on tax changes, but still contained many proposed changes of interest to the business community, not the least of which is a commitment to close "unfair tax loopholes" and introduce a reporting regime regarding "aggressive tax planning".
When Contractors are Considered Employees
Cunningham, Carl
February 24, 2010
- The decision in McKee v. Reid’s Heritage Homes Ltd. sends a chilling message to employers who have long term relationships with independent contractors and believe therefore those contractors are not entitled to severance payments of any magnitude.