What Next in North America: A Northern Perspective
June 02, 2009
In a keynote address delivered to the Annual Conference of the
North American Super Corridor Coalition in Quebec City, Michael
Kergin discusses North American response to the September 11th
attacks on the United States and how those responses might be
updated eight years later.
Canadian Energy and Environmental Regulation
June 01, 2009
Appearing in The International Who's Who of Environmental Lawyers, “Canadian Energy and Environmental Regulation,” provides an overview of Canadian energy and environmental law and its practice in Canada.
Directors' Duties in Canada, 4th ed.
June 01, 2009
Members of Bennett Jones' corporate governance group were involved in the writing of various chapters of Directors' Duties in Canada, 4th ed., edited by Barry Reiter and published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2009.
The OSC Decision in Neo Material Technologies Inc. – A Second Example of Keeping a Poison Pill Alive
June 01, 2009
On May 11, 2009, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) decided not to cease trade a tactical poison pill that had been approved by the shareholders of Neo Material Technologies Inc. (“Neo”), a Canadian corporation listed on the TSX, in the face of an unsolicited partial take-over bid made by Pala Investments Holdings Limited (“Pala”). Published in CCH Canadian Securities Law News, June 2009.
Reflections on the Role of Monetary Policy
May 30, 2009
Speaking at the Doug Purvis Memorial Lecture, former Governor of
the Bank of Canada (2001-2008) David Dodge's speech,
“Reflections on the Role of Monetary Policy,” outlines
the role of regulation in maintaining the soundness of public
finance, the future value of money, and the stability of financial
systems.
Viewpoint
May 29, 2009
Martin Kratz wrote, "Viewpoint," published in the Law in a
Wired World issue of Law NOW, May/June 2009, p. 4.
Web 2.0: Legal Considerations of Social Networking
May 29, 2009
Martin Kratz wrote "Web 2.0: Legal Considerations of Social
Networking," published in the Law in a Wired World issue of Law
NOW, May/June 2009, p. 11.
Canada Customs Update – ACI/eManifest, PIP/C-TPAT
May 25, 2009
A presentation given to IE Canada covering the latest developments
in Canada's modernized Partners in Protection (PIP) trade security
program, together with an up to the minute presentation of Canada's
most recent trade facilitation initiatives, including important
requirements for Canadian importers and service providers.
Internal Reviews and Trade Verification Audits
May 25, 2009
Presented at an IE Canada Calgary Chapter Seminar, this presentation covers the trend to proactive customs compliance by Canadian importers and exporters and the reasons for it. Spot and internal reviews to measure company and service provider compliance and performance, respectively, as well as compliance action items were discussed in detail.
It's Time to Venture Ahead on Technology
May 25, 2009
Thanks to the success over the past couple of decades of a number of internationally competitive Canadian technology companies, such as Research In Motion, RuggedCom and Sierra Wireless, to name a few, Canada enjoys a world-class technology ecosystem that includes experienced, highly skilled entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, executives, venture capital professionals and financiers.
Data Protection Handbook 2009/10 - Canada
May 15, 2009
Martin Kratz and Stephen Burns wrote the Canada chapter of the
PLC Cross-border Data Protection Handbook 2009/10.
Big Ideas for Public Policies During Turbulent Times
May 14, 2009
In his speech, “Financial Market Regulation for Growth and
Stability,” delivered at the University of Calgary, former
Governor of the Bank of Canada (2001-2008) David Dodge discusses
the notion that while policy conditions may change, the
underpinnings of all policies must be to achieve high sustainable
levels of economic growth on the one hand and reasonable social,
economic, and financial stability on the other.
CBSA Moves to Correct Deficiencies with Control and Disposal of Goods Seized Under the Customs Act
May 01, 2009
On March 20, 2009, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released its internal audit report regarding the control and disposal of goods seized under the Customs Act. The CBSA's objective was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the framework for managing the control and disposal of goods seized.
Recent Developments in Utility Law
May 01, 2009
This paper examines developments in utility law and particularly the need for disclosure of utility data in Canadian patents.
What to do When the Whistle Blows: Part II
April 01, 2009
A continuation of the article published in the March 2009 issue of Lexpert magazine, this article discusses the purposes and main components of an effective whistleblower policy and the procedures public companies should follow when reports are received. Published in the April 2009 issue of Lexpert magazine as part of Barry Reiter's regular column.
Case Comment: R. v. Kapp, 2008 SCC 41, June 27, 2008
March 13, 2009
The Supreme Court of Canada's June 2008 decision in R. v. Kapp is important for the Court's analysis of section 15(2) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which extends constitutional protection to government affirmative action programs. "R. v. Kapp, 2008 SCC 41, June 27, 2008", Case Comment, (2009) 2 (2) J.P.P.L. 321 (with Rahool Agarwal).
What to do When the Whistle Blows: Part I
March 10, 2009
This article discusses the purposes and main components of an effective whistleblower policy and the procedures public companies should follow when reports are received. Published in the March 2009 issue of Lexpert magazine as part of Barry Reiter's regular column.
Taxation of Employer-provided Tuition Awards
March 2009
Joradn Fremont authored “Taxation of Employer-provided Tuition Awards: Recent Case Law and the Canada Revenue Agency’s Administrative Position”, published in Taxation of Executive Compensation and Retirement, Volume 20, Number 7.
Rebuilding the Global Economic and Financial Order
February 12, 2009
In this speech given to the Canadian International
Council, former Governor of the Bank of Canada (2001-2008)
David Dodge provides economic insights and analysis on how to
rebuild the international economic and financial order.
Red Hot Risk
February 06, 2009
The board must take responsibility for the risk management function that involves top to bottom commitment within the company — and counsel can have a leadership role. Published in the February 2009 issue of Lexpert magazine as part of Barry Reiter's regular column.
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