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Court of Appeal Characterizes "Opt Out" of Class Proceedings as a Substantive Right
October 14, 2021
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ESG and Institutional Investors: Part One
By Claire Kennedy, Jonathan McCullough, Anne McLellan and Vivek Warrier
October 07, 2021
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Three Appeals at the Supreme Court of Canada in the 2021 Fall Session
By Ranjan Agarwal, Ethan Schiff and Stephanie Clark
October 04, 2021
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B.C. Court of Appeal Decision Reminds Parties to Contracts to Read Before Signing
October 01, 2021
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Prompt Payment and Adjudication Legislation and the Application on AFP Projects
October 01, 2021
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Canada Joins Mexico in CUSMA Chapter 31 Dispute Over Auto Rules of Origin With the U.S.
September 13, 2021
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Summary of Bill 206 and Proposed Amendments to the Responsible Energy Development Act
By Daron Naffin, Tim Myers and Erin Anderson
September 02, 2021
Articles
Vasilis Pappas, Artem Barsukov and Sharon Singh in Canadian Mining Journal on Resource Nationalism
August 16, 2021
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Drawing Plausible Inferences on Limitation Period Questions: The SCC Articulates the Test for Discoverability
By Scott Bower, Preet Bell, Ciara Mackey and Joan Bilsland
August 11, 2021
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Working Interest Participant Obligations Under the AER's Reasonable Care and Measures Orders
By Connor Wilson, Luke Morrison and Keely Cameron
August 09, 2021
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Saskatchewan Approach to Oil and Gas Liability Management
By Vivek Warrier, Keely Cameron and Maruska Giacchetto
July 29, 2021
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You Oughta Know: The General Principles of Contractual Interpretation Apply to Releases
By Scott Bower, Preet Bell, Ranjan Agarwal, Ciara Mackey and Patrick Schembri
July 26, 2021
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B.C. Court of Appeal Provides its First Pronouncement on Sequencing Issues
By Renée Gagnon and Ranjan Agarwal
July 21, 2021
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British Columbia Announces Hydrogen Strategy
By Duncan McPherson, Sharon Singh, Radha Curpen, Thomas McInerney, Vivek Warrier and Duncan Pardoe
July 15, 2021
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Ranjan Agarwal and Sakina Babwani on Claims Against Government Policy Decisions
July 05, 2021
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Court of Appeal Clarifies the Doctrine of Common Employer Liability, Holds Director Personally Liable for Unpaid Wages and Vacation Pay
By Ranjan Agarwal and David Cassin
June 28, 2021
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CBSA Proposes Far-Reaching Changes to Canadian Customs Valuation Law
By Darrel H. Pearson and Sabrina A. Bandali
June 21, 2021
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What Is the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program?
By Thomas McInerney, Vivek Warrier and Sylvan Lange
June 11, 2021
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New Proposed CSA Measures Set to Simplify Filings for Issuers, Enhance Usability for Investors
By Will Osler, Chris Doucet and Alyssa Marshall
June 08, 2021
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Notable Amendments to Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Regime
By Lincoln Caylor, Nathan J. Shaheen, Jessica B. Horwitz, Sakina Babwani
June 04, 2021
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Sébastien Gittens and Stephen Burns Compare Data and Privacy Protection Regulation
June 04, 2021
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Labour Arbitrator Upholds Employee Termination After Surreptitious Interference with Employer's Virtual File Storage
By Stephanie Henry and John Gilmore
May 31, 2021
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The Value of PropTech in a Post-Pandemic World
By Natalia Iamundo and Michelle Yung
May 26, 2021
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B.C. Expands Property Transfer Tax Exemption for Residential Property Purchases
By Mark V. Lewis and Michelle Yung
May 25, 2021
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CBSA Updates its Guidance on the Enforcement of the Import Prohibition on Goods Produced with Forced Labour
By Sabrina A. Bandali, Jessica Horwitz and Ethan Gordon
May 18, 2021
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Saskatchewan to Introduce a Road Use Charge for Passenger Electric Vehicles
By Keely Cameron, Thomas McInerney, Sharon Singh and Kenryo Mizutani
May 13, 2021
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Ontario Promises to Create Canada's First Provincial Data Authority
By Sébastien Gittens, Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt, Q.C., Stephen Burns, Matthew Flynn, HC Lee and Alicia Yowart
May 11, 2021
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Alberta Court Provides Guidance for Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
By John Gilmore and Tom Richards
May 04, 2021
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Alberta Securities Commission Proposes New Prospectus Exemptions for Small Business: Seeks Comments
By Bruce Hibbard, James McClary, Sébastien Gittens and Byron Tse
April 28, 2021
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Government of Canada Publishes First Report on Diversity Disclosure
By Will Osler, Denise Bright, Steven Bodi and Kenryo Mizutani
April 26, 2021
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Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds $30-million Charter Damages Award Against Ontario for its Policy of Solitary Confinement in Jails
By Sakina Babwani and Ranjan Agarwal
April 20, 2021
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Important Changes to the Alberta Business Corporations Act Now in Effect
By Bryan Haynes and Adrienne Roy
April 13, 2021
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Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian Entities and Officials
By Jessica Horwitz and Ethan Gordon
April 05, 2021
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Doctor Assisted Suicide: The Next Step of the Journey
By Barbara Kimmitt and Barbara Stratton
March 30, 2021
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Government of Canada Issues Updated Guidance on National Security Review of Investments
By Adam Kalbfleisch, Kyle Donnelly and Alysha Pannu
March 26, 2021
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Important New Guidance from the Court of Appeal on TSX Majority Voting Rules, Reasonable Expectations in Oppression Claims and Contractual Set-Off
By Alan P. Gardner, Jonathan G. Bell, Justin Lambert and Joseph N. Blinick
March 11, 2021
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The Rise of ESG Bonds in Corporate Financing
By John Piasta, Kristopher Hanc, Hind Masri and Julia Pasieka
March 02, 2021
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Enforcing Standard-Form Arbitration Agreements in Class Actions: Lessons from the [...]
February 23, 2021
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Site Rehabilitation Program Periods 5 and 6 Further Expand Program Scope
By Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron, Stephanie Ridge and Jon McKay
February 22, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada Declines to Hear the Cameco Landmark Transfer Pricing Case
By Ed Kroft, Q.C., Claire Kennedy and Deborah Toaze
February 18, 2021
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Public Company Employee Stock Options: New Limits on Capital Gains-Like Treatment
By Anu Nijhawan, Blake Haarstad and Hennadiy Kutsenko
February 12, 2021
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Real Estate Transactions and Recent Changes to Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulation
By Mark Lewis, Sharon Singh and Mandev Mann
February 11, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada Imposes Good Faith Limits on the Exercise of Contractual Discretion
February 08, 2021
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Class Actions: Other Notable Cases and Developments in 2020
By Michael Eizenga
February 03, 2021
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Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Are No Longer Presumptively Enforceable
By Rabita Sharfuddin and Charlotte Harman
January 29, 2021
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Canada Border Services Agency Publishes Update of Trade Verification Priorities for 2021
January 20, 2021
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Are You Ready for Your CEWS Audit?
By Martin Sorensen, Hennadiy Kutsenko and Anu Nijhawan
January 18, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada: Silence Can Breach the Contractual Duty of Good Faith Honesty
By Scott Bower, Michael Theroux, Ranjan Agarwal, Russell Kruger and Patrick Schembri
January 05, 2021
Articles
Bill 37: New Year, New Payment and Lien Requirements in the Alberta Construction Industry
January 04, 2021
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Canadian Government Releases Draft Clean Fuel Regulations
By Thomas McInerney, Shawn Munro, Sarah Gilbert, Sharon Singh, Dylan Gibbs and Kenryo Mizutani
December 22, 2020
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Supreme Court of Canada Awards Damages for Incentive Plan Entitlements Despite Plain [...]
December 22, 2020
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Flow-Through Shares: Draft Legislation Released to Extend Expenditure Periods
By Matthew Peters and Greg Johnson
December 18, 2020
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Are Climate Change Claims Based on Charter Rights Justiciable? Canadian Courts Render [...]
December 17, 2020
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The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement: Deepening Ties Between Canada and the U.K.
By Darrel Pearson, John Weekes, Valerie Hughes and Kathleen Wang
December 17, 2020
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The Unlimited Potential of Drones: Investment and Collaboration Opportunities between [...]
December 17, 2020
Articles
Adam Kalbfleisch and Kyle Donnelly in GCR's Americas Antitrust Review 2021
By Adam Kalbfleisch and Kyle Donnelly
December 10, 2020
Articles
Vasilis Pappas, Romeo Rojas and Gita Keshava Contribute in The Guide to Energy Arbitrations
December 10, 2020
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Alberta Launches New Public-Private Partnership and Unsolicited Proposal Frameworks
December 09, 2020
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Pre-Certification Stays in Multijurisdictional Class Actions: Ravvin v Canada Bread [...]
December 04, 2020
Articles
The Use of E-Signatures and Virtual Commissioning in a Post-COVID-19 World
December 03, 2020
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Update on Virtual Execution of Estate Planning Documents in Alberta
By Barbara Kimmitt, Marissa German and Allyson Cairns-Walji
December 01, 2020
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No Longer a Private Member's Bill: Minister of Justice Proposes Legal Single Event [...]
November 27, 2020
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Understanding the Draft Consumer Privacy Protection Act: A Summary of the Key Changes Proposed
By Ruth Promislow, Stephen Burns, Sébastien Gittens, Michael Whitt and HC Lee
November 26, 2020
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CSA Continuous Disclosure Review Program Highlights Common Disclosure Deficiencies
November 25, 2020
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Bill 48 Proposes to Create Single Land and Property Rights Tribunal in Alberta
November 24, 2020
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Federal Government introduces Bill C-12 to Mandate 2050 Net-Zero Emission Requirements
By Thomas McInerney, Sharon Singh, Radha Curpen, Parker Mckibbon and Kenryo Mizutani
November 20, 2020
Articles
Shareholders’ Rights, Activism and ESG Investing in Canada
By Robert Staley, Kristopher Hanc, Jonathan Bell and Tim Heneghan
November 18, 2020
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"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty": Honorarium Payments to Representative Plaintiffs [...]
November 17, 2020
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Prompt Payment Legislation in Alberta: Changes and Clarifications
By Brian P. Reid, Jason D. Roth, Geoff P. Stenger, Alison Archer and Patrick Schembri
November 17, 2020
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Pandemic Payoff: Can the AGCO, and the Potential for Single-Event Wagering, Reinvigorate Legal Online Gaming in Ontario?
By Craig Garbe, Nathan Shaheen and Christian Gauthier
November 13, 2020
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Court Orders Videoconference Questioning for Discovery and Provides Guidance for [...]
November 10, 2020
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Supreme Court Reaffirms Low Bar for Authorizing Class Actions in Québec
By Cheryl Woodin, Ranjan Agarwal, Justin Lambert and Gannon Beaulne
November 09, 2020
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Privacy Enforcement Update: Possible Collaboration Between the Competition Bureau and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
By Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt and Katherine Rusk
November 06, 2020
Updates
Alberta Introduces APIP in a Bid to Become a World-Class Leader on Petrochemical Facility Development
By Vivek Warrier, Shawn Munro and Ashley White
November 04, 2020
Updates
B.C. Introduces Land Owner Transparency Registry to Record Indirect Ownership of Land
November 03, 2020
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Federal Government Launches $750-Million Emissions Reduction Fund for the Canadian [...]
November 02, 2020
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How to Get a Deal Done During COVID-19: A Western Perspective
By Bryan Haynes
November 02, 2020
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Ontario Proposes to Relax Long-Standing Rules on Directors and Shareholder Approvals
November 02, 2020
Articles
Angela Blake and Gavin Finlayson on Corporate Restructuring in the Cannabis Space
November 02, 2020
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Stay Here or There? Recent Direction from the Québec Court of Appeal on Stays in Proposed Parallel Class Proceedings
By Ranjan Agarwal, Emily Kettel and Pavan Virdee
October 29, 2020
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How Businesses Can Risk Manage the USMCA: Trade and Customs
By John Weekes, Lori Sterling and Jessica Horwitz
October 27, 2020
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Three Important Civil Appeals at the Supreme Court of Canada in October and November
October 27, 2020
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Prompt Payment Legislation Coming Soon to an Alberta Construction Project Near You
By Brian P. Reid, Jason D. Roth, Geoff P. Stenger, Alison Archer and Patrick Schembri
October 26, 2020
Articles
Will Osler on Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement: A Corporate Perspective
October 26, 2020
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Federal Government Announces Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
By Michael Chow, Craig Garbe, Michelle Yung, Samantha Lush and Kristina Dimitrov
October 23, 2020
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Canada Announces Intention to Add "Plastic Manufactured Items" to List of Toxic Substances
By Brad Gilmour, Stephanie Ridge, Greg Whiteside, and Sydney Olsen
October 13, 2020
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Federal Government Releases Revisions to Strategic Assessment of Climate Change
October 13, 2020
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Mind Your Appeal Route: Insolvency Rules Likely to Prevail over Provincial Legislation
October 13, 2020
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Hydrogen 101: Basics of Hydrogen Supply Chains
By Duncan McPherson, Marie Buchinski, Vivek Warrier, Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron, Sam Denstedt, and Kenryo Mizutani
October 07, 2020
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Pension Regulatory Guidance and Measures Related to COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated)
October 07, 2020
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Ontario Divisional Court Applies Vavilov to Appeals from Ontario Securities Commission
October 06, 2020
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Wellsite Repurposing Projects: Part 2—Challenges, Uncertainties and Looking Ahead
By Keely Cameron and Luke Morrison
October 05, 2020
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COVID-19 Screening Now Required for Access to Ontario Workplace
By Katelyn Weller, Carl Cunningham and Sara Parchello
October 01, 2020
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Formula-Based Employee Appreciation Rights: New CRA Positions Raise the Spectre of Salary Deferral Arrangement Treatment
By Anu Nijhawan, Hennadiy Kutsenko, and Jordan Fremont
September 29, 2020
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Hydrogen Around the World: European Cooperation a Focal Point in Upcoming Hydrogen Energy Push
September 29, 2020
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Wellsite Repurposing Projects: Part 1—Benefits and Advantages
By Keely Cameron and Luke Morrison
September 29, 2020
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Rules of Reassessment: First Order Issued Under the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)
September 28, 2020
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Version Four of the Equator Principles: Additional Due Diligence Requirements for [...]
September 28, 2020
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A Reprieve From Onerous Corporate Regulations for Private Equity in British Columbia
By Jonathan McCullough, Gordon Cameron and James McClary
September 25, 2020
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Amendments to NI 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations Related to Business Acquisition Reports
By Jon Truswell and Kristopher Hanc
September 16, 2020
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Ontario Extends the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Delays Layoffs under [...]
September 15, 2020
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SLAPPed Around—Defamation, Anti-SLAPP Legislation and the Defence of Qualified Privilege
By Munaf Mohamed QC, Brynne Harding and Michael A. Eizenga
September 14, 2020
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Hydrogen Around the World: Enhancing Japanese and South Korean Energy Security
By Duncan McPherson, Vivek Warrier and Kenryo Mizutani
September 10, 2020
Articles
SCC’s Decision in the Uber Class Action Protects Access to Recourse in Standard-Form [...]
September 02, 2020
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Long-Awaited Amendments to LCIA Arbitration Rules to Result in Streamlined, Tech-Friendly Arbitrations
By Vasilis Pappas, Romeo Rojas and Raphael Jacob
August 27, 2020
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Canada Obliged to Retaliate Again to U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum
By Darrel H. Pearson, Jessica B. Horwitz, Ethan Gordon and Shari Gasch
August 14, 2020
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Going Nuclear: Alberta Signs Inter-Provincial MOE to Explore Small Modular Reactors
By Deirdre A. Sheehan, Thomas W. McInerney, Stephanie Ridge and Alexandra Rayment
August 12, 2020
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Alberta Utilities Commission Releases New Draft Application Rules for Power Plants
August 11, 2020
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Limitation Periods for Tax Disputes Might Now Be Extended
By Allyson Cairns-Walji and Sophie Virji
August 04, 2020
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The Provincial Government Introduces Sweeping Changes to Alberta's Workplaces
By Laura Inglis, Stephanie Henry and John Gilmore
July 30, 2020
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: New Asset Acquisition Rules
By Hennadiy Kutsenko and Anu Nijhawan
July 28, 2020
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Alberta’s Site Rehabilitation Program Launches Period 3
By Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron, Stephanie Ridge and Kassandra Devolin
July 23, 2020
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The Multilateral Instrument and Canadian Tax Planning Considerations: The Clock is Ticking
By Greg Johnson, Darcy Moch, Jared Mackey and Wade Ritchie
July 20, 2020
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Alberta Announces Additional Relief Measures for Pension Plan Administrators Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Susan Seller, Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
July 02, 2020
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COVID-19 Relief for Saskatchewan Mining Companies
By Keely Cameron, Jayce Eadie and Simon Foxcroft
June 30, 2020
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Suspended Environmental and Regulatory Reporting to Resume on July 15, 2020
By Brad Gilmour, Stephanie Ridge, Greg Whiteside and Phillip Hanna
June 25, 2020
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Working From Home During a Pandemic—The Expense Conundrum
By Wade Ritchie, Marc Pelletier, Anu Nijhawan and Carl Cunningham
June 19, 2020
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Key Considerations for Private Investments in Public Companies (PIPEs) in Canada
June 17, 2020
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Alberta's Leadership in Decarbonization
By Darrell Peterson, Thomas McInerney, Patrick Maguire and Keely Cameron
June 12, 2020
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Ontario Court of Appeal Opens the Door to ETF Securities Class Actions
By Alan Gardner, Jonathan Bell and Douglas Fenton
June 09, 2020
Updates
Bennett Jones Spring 2020 Economic Outlook
By Serge Dupont, David A. Dodge, Richard Dion, John M. Weekes, Michael Horgan
June 08, 2020
Articles
Tax Planning Strategies in the Market Downturn: Estate Freezes, Income Splitting
June 04, 2020
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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Michael Eizenga, Keely Cameron and Tim Heneghan
June 02, 2020
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Competition Bureau Calls for Increased Fines Under Competition Act for Privacy Violations
By Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt and HC Lee
May 29, 2020
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Alberta's Site Rehabilitation Program Enters Period 2
By Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron, Stephanie Ridge
May 26, 2020
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Saskatchewan Announces Accelerated Site Closure Program
By Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron and Stephanie Ridge
May 25, 2020
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Canadian Domain Name Registrar Offers New Free Cybersecurity Solution to Individuals
By Stephen Burns, Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt, Sebastien Gittens and Kees de Ridder
May 21, 2020
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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Michael Smith, Keely Cameron, and Tim Heneghan
May 20, 2020
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The Reopening of the Tax Court of Canada: Timeline and Protocols as at May 15, 2020
By Jehad Haymour, Ed Kroft, Q.C. and Thomas Bauer
May 19, 2020
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Updated Considerations for Agribusiness, Food and Beverage Companies Navigating COVID-19 in Canada
By Julia Schatz, Murray Coleman, Ted Shoub, Venetia Whiting and Julia Pasieka
May 15, 2020
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Mandatory Tender Conditions: A Promise to Comply Is Enough
By Brian Reid, David Wahl and Stephanie Gagne
May 12, 2020
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Best Practices for Returning to Work and Operating a Business During COVID-19: An Employer's Guide to Reopening Physical Workplaces
By Carl Cunningham and John Gilmore
May 11, 2020
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COVID-19 Medical Devices: Fast-Tracking Authorizations
By Dominique T. Hussey and Melissa M. Dimilta
May 07, 2020
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No Relief From AER Directive 067 Reporting Requirements Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron and Micaela Zila
May 05, 2020
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Data Breach and Vicarious Liability for Employee Misconduct
By Ruth Promislow and Ethan Schiff
May 01, 2020
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Prosper Rigel Project Decision Overturned: Increased Complication for Project Development
By Deirdre Sheehan, David Bursey, Keely Cameron and Micaela Zila
April 30, 2020
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Applying for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What Are My Risks?
By Anu Nijhawan and Hennadiy Kutsenko
April 28, 2020
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Seven New Appeals Will Be Heard by the Supreme Court of Canada
By Andrew Little, Ranjan Agarwal and Ethan Schiff
April 27, 2020
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Canada Energy Regulator Amends Pipeline Regulations and Introduces New Power Lines Regulations
By Marie Buchinski and Colm Boyle
April 24, 2020
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The Tax Court of Canada Operational Update: Addressing the COVID-19 Shutdown
By Ed Kroft, Q.C., Jehad Haymour and Sophie Virji
April 22, 2020
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Lobbying Rules are Changing in British Columbia
By Sharon G.K. Singh and Charlotte Teal
April 21, 2020
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Expanding Access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
By Jordan Fremont and Archana Ravichandradeva
April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Ranjan Agarwal, Keely Cameron and Tim Heneghan
April 14, 2020
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Competitor Collaborations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues Under the Competition Act
By Beth Riley and Adam Kalbfleisch
April 13, 2020
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Privacy Considerations When Using Smartphone Location Data to Limit the Spread of COVID-19
By Sina Kazemi, Sébastien Gittens, Stephen Burns, Ruth Promislow and Michael Whitt
April 13, 2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Economic Stimulus for Canadian Businesses
By Kelly R. Ford, James Beeby, Jesslyn Maurier, Stephen Burns, Venetia Whiting, Robyn Enslen, Jai Lakhani, Ryan Moore
April 09, 2020
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Health Care and Privacy in the COVID-19 Era
By Barbara Stratton, Q.C., Valerie Prather, Q.C. and Tayler Meagher
April 09, 2020
Blog
AUC Announces Interim Changes to Participant Involvement Programs
By Marie Buchinski and Stephanie Ridge
April 08, 2020
Blog
An Alternative to Layoffs—Federal Work Sharing Program Provides Potential Respite from COVID-19 Wage Crunch
By Carl Cunningham, Sara Parchello, Archana Ravichandradeva, Aylmer Wang and Katelyn Weller
April 07, 2020
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Environmental/Regulatory Reporting Relief: Alberta Temporarily Suspends Reporting Requirements for Certain Authorizations
By Brad Gilmour, Stephanie Ridge and Greg Whiteside
April 03, 2020
Blog
Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy for Employers Impacted by COVID-19
By Jordan Fremont, Carl Cunningham, Sara Parchello and Katelyn Weller
April 02, 2020
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An Update on How the Suspension of Court Operations is Affecting Civil Litigation
By Michael Theroux, Laura Gill and Justin Duguay
April 01, 2020
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Extended Federal Tax Filing, Payment and Remittance Deadlines Amid COVID-19
By Jared Mackey, Taylor Page and Greg Johnson
April 01, 2020
Blog
B.C.'s Use of Extraordinary Powers and the Implications on Businesses in the Supply Chain
By Charlotte Teal, Sharon Singh and Radha Curpen
March 30, 2020
Blog
Suspension of Limitations Periods in British Columbia in Response to COVID-19
By Stuart Hankinson, Q.C., Jade Scrymgeour and Sharon Singh
March 28, 2020
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Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Issues for the Natural Resources Sectors during COVID-19
By Sharon Singh, Radha Curpen, Sarah Gilbert, Brad Gilmour and Gregory Whiteside
March 25, 2020
Blog
British Columbia Announces COVID-19 Action Plan
By Charlotte Teal, Ed Kroft and Sharon Singh
March 24, 2020
Blog
Ontario Orders Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces
By Carl Cunningham and Sara Parchello
March 23, 2020
Blog
COVID-19 Tax Updates from the Alberta Government and the CRA
By Thomas Bauer, Greg Johnson, Ed Kroft, Darcy Moch and Taylor Page
March 20, 2020
Blog
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
By Thomas Bauer, Darcy Moch, Ed Kroft, Q.C., Greg Johnson and Taylor Page
March 19, 2020
Blog
Leading Through COVID-19—Partnerships, Communities, Suppliers and Stakeholders
By Radha Curpen and Sharon Singh
March 19, 2020
Blog
Privacy Considerations When COVID-19 Identified in the Workplace
By Stephen Burns and Sébastien Gittens
March 17, 2020
Blog
Voluntary Disclosure to CRA—It Ain’t What It Used To Be
By Martin Sorensen and Nicholas Arrigo
March 12, 2020
Blog
New Privacy Guidance for Businesses Operating in British Columbia
By Ruth Promislow, Katherine Rusk and Jing Xu
March 11, 2020
Blog
Further Business Tax Perks for Zero-Emission Vehicles
By Archana Ravichandradeva and Michael Smith
March 09, 2020
Blog
The Next Round of Federal Labour Reform: Minimum Wages and Employment Standards
February 27, 2020
Blog
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Treaty-Based Canadian Holding Structure
By Wade Ritchie, Jared Mackey and Greg Johnson
February 26, 2020
Blog
Court of Appeal Confirms That a Municipality Cannot Rely on Undisclosed Information [...]
February 25, 2020
Blog
CFIUS' Jurisdiction to Review Foreign Investments Expands Effective February 13, 2020
By Adam Kalbfleisch and Alysha Pannu
February 10, 2020
Blog
Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Challenge to GIC Approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline [...]
February 06, 2020
Blog
Review of Artificial Intelligence May Result in Significant Changes to PIPEDA
February 06, 2020
Blog
New Proponent Guide to First Nations and Métis Settlements Consultation Released [...]
February 05, 2020
Blog
FCA Confirms that an Inducement is Taxable as a Restrictive Covenant Payment
By James Morand
February 04, 2020
Blog
Competition Bureau Intends to Police Privacy Violations—Beware of Potential Fines
By Ruth Promislow, Stephen Burns and Michael Whitt
January 24, 2020
Articles
The Dawn of a New Day: The Preliminary Ruling Docket (Tax Court of Canada)
January 23, 2020
Blog
What Constitutes Surrounding Circumstances in Contractual Interpretation? The Alberta Court of Appeal Weighs In
By Scott Bower, Russell Kruger and Graham Cook
January 22, 2020
Blog
Navigating Uncertainty: Restructuring and Insolvency in the Cannabis Sector
By Alexander Payne, Shaan Tolani and Gavin Finlayson
January 13, 2020
Articles
Adjudicating International Trade Cases in the WTO Does Gender Make a Difference?
January 01, 2020
Blog
Bill 161's Predominance Test to Alter the Landscape on Class Proceedings in Ontario
December 23, 2019
Blog
ExxonMobil Wins Climate Change Securities Battle Against New York but the War Continues
By Michael Theroux, John Piasta, Laura Gill and Ryan Moore
December 16, 2019
Blog
Securities Regulators Provide Guidance to Improve Transparency for Reporting Issuers [...]
December 16, 2019
Blog
Defending an Abuse of Dominance Case after the Vancouver Airport Decision
By Andrew D. Little
December 12, 2019
Articles
Legal Case Highlights Thorny Issue of Consent Benefits Under DB Pension Plans
December 10, 2019
Blog
Freehold Mineral Owners in Saskatchewan May Face Changes in Process and Requirements
December 09, 2019
Blog
ACO Authority Confirmed—Duty to Consult Not Triggered by Taking Up Any Lands
By Deirdre Sheehan and Samuel Denstedt
December 03, 2019
Articles
The UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules and their Conformity with EU Competition Law
December 01, 2019
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Rectification Strikes Back: B.C. Court of Appeal Allows Rectification of Tax Mistake
November 13, 2019
Blog
The Balance of Convenience in Judicial Review Applications—A Lesson in the Cannabis Space
November 07, 2019
Articles
Supplemental Retirement Plans and the Spectre of Salary Deferral Arrangement Treatment
November 05, 2019
Articles
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Review: Fraud and Knowing Assistance
November 01, 2019
Blog
New Charter Litigation Seeks Stable Climate System
By Julia Schatz, Mike Theroux, Laura Gill and Thomas McInerney
October 28, 2019
Blog
Cryptocurrency 2.0: Is Libra the Tipping Point?
By Simon Grant, Katherine Rusk and Daniel Baum
October 21, 2019
Blog
Business Email Compromise: Protect Your Company From This Common Scam
By Ruth Promislow, Katherine Rusk and Josh Foster
October 07, 2019
Articles
David Bursey Authors BCBC’s Policy Paper Implementing UNDRIP—What Good Looks Like
October 01, 2019
Blog
Trans Mountain: Did the Crown Adequately Discharge Its Duty to Consult?
By Vivek Warrier, Thomas McInerney and Stephanie Gagne
September 23, 2019
Blog
FTC Crackdown on Health Claims for CBD Products and the Canadian Side of the Story
September 19, 2019
Blog
Canada Implements New Export Brokering Controls to Join the UN Arms Trade Treaty
By Darrel Pearson, Jessica Horwitz and Margaret Kim
September 18, 2019
Blog
Elections Advertising—What You Need to Know About the Third-Party Advertising Rules
September 13, 2019
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Privacy Regulators Turning Up the Heat: Major Fines for Data Breaches and Privacy [...]
September 12, 2019
Blog
Who Watches the Watchers? SEC Issues Guidance on Proxy Advisory Firms
By Brent Kraus, Jon Truswell, Nick Fader and Zach Johnson
September 10, 2019
Articles
The Lawyer’s Corporate Social Responsibility Deskbook: Practical Guidance for Corporate [...]
September 06, 2019
Blog
Tax Treaty Benefits Threatened as Canada Completes Ratification of OECD's Multilateral [...]
September 05, 2019
Blog
Limitation Period for Damages Claims under Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta)
By Stephen Burns and Martin Kratz, Q.C.
August 28, 2019
Blog
New Diversity Disclosure Requirements for Public CBCA Corporations
By Gary S.A. Solway, James T. McClary and Bradley M. Eidsness
August 15, 2019
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Supreme Court of Canada to Revisit Bhasin and Contractual Parties' Duty of Good Faith
By Michael Theroux, Andrea Stempien and Roy Lou
August 12, 2019
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Quebec's Superior Court Leaves the Door Open to Canadian Climate Change Litigation
By Michael P. Theroux, Laura M. Gill and Stephanie Gagne
August 01, 2019
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What the Law Commission of Ontario’s New Report on Class Actions Could Mean for Litigants
By Ilan Ishai, Ashley Paterson and Charlotte Harman
July 24, 2019
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New Report from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner: Key Takeaways for Ontario Businesses
By Ruth Promislow and Katherine Rusk
July 16, 2019
Blog
Dawn Doesn't Break Without Women in Trade
By Jessica B. Horwitz and Margaret M. Kim
June 21, 2019
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UCP Introduces Changes to the Alberta Employment Standards Code and the Alberta Labour Relations Code
By John Batzel, Laura Inglis, Matthew Macdonald, and Jenna Vivian
June 07, 2019
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Operators May Reduce Annual Compensation Under Surface Lease Agreements
By Daron Naffin, Laura Gill and Greg Whiteside
June 03, 2019
Blog
Bennett Jones Speaks before Senate Committee on Tax Issues for Energy Investments
By Jared A. Mackey, Darcy D. Moch and Greg M. Johnson
May 30, 2019
Updates
CSA Proposes a Modernized National Filing System for Reporting Issuers
By Beth Riley and Kathryn Shaw
May 24, 2019
Blog
Aboriginal Rights in Canada Can Include Indigenous Persons in the United States
By David Bursey, Sharon G.K. Singh and Charlotte Teal
May 17, 2019
Blog
Federal Carbon Tax Ruled Constitutional... For Now
By Michael P. Theroux and Laura M. Gill
May 06, 2019
Updates
Canada Ends Surtax on Certain Steel Imports but Launches Consultations on Other Protection
By Darrel H. Pearson, Jessica B. Horwitz and Margaret M. Kim
April 29, 2019
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Proposed Changes to the CBCA: Directors Duties and Disclosure Obligations
By Denise D. Bright, Beth Riley and Zach Johnson
April 22, 2019
Articles
Practice Alert: UK court accepts jurisdiction in hotly-contested Russian dispute
April 16, 2019
Updates
New Ratifications of the OECD's Multilateral Instrument Put Canadian Resource Holding [...]
April 03, 2019
Updates
Business Measures in 2019 Federal Budget
By Darcy D. Moch, Marshall R. Haughey and Jared A. Mackey
March 22, 2019
Articles
Alberta Government Implements Production Curtailment Rules for Oil Producers
March 05, 2019
Articles
Lack of coordination between Canadian authorities caused SNC-Lavalin case collapse
February 28, 2019
Blog
Discouraging Family Fights from the Grave
By Barbara Stratton, Q.C., Barbara Kimmitt and Shaun Parsons
February 27, 2019
Blog
The Safe Food for Canadians Act: What AgriFood and Beverage Businesses Need to Know
February 22, 2019
Updates
ABQB Clarifies Test for Lifting the Stay to Replace an Insolvent Operator
By Alexis E. Teasdale, Kelsey J. Meyer, Vivek T.A. Warrier and Chris D. Simard
February 20, 2019
Updates
Not Just Linear Property Tax Priorities: Alberta Court of Appeal on Abuse of Process and Mootness
February 19, 2019
Updates
Canada Increases Steel Quota for Mexico and Drops Surtax on Re-Imported Canadian Steel
February 15, 2019
Blog
The Business Council of Canada’s Task Force on Canada’s Economic Future and WTO Reform
By Valerie Hughes
February 14, 2019
Blog
CBCA Private Corporations Subject to New Shareholder Record-Keeping Requirements
February 11, 2019
Blog
Curtailment Rules Come Into Force for Production of Crude Oil and Crude Bitumen in Alberta
By Donald E. Greenfield Q.C. and Emerson Frostad
February 06, 2019
Blog
Equity Kickers and the Criminal Rate of Interest: Part II
By Denise D. Bright, Preet K. Bell, Elizabeth K. Dylke and Justin Duguay
February 04, 2019
Blog
The Supreme Court of Canada Rules in Orphan Well Case
By Kenneth T. Lenz Q.C., Brad Gilmour, Vivek T.A. Warrier and Denise D. Bright
January 31, 2019
Updates
Summary of Actions Against Exxon Mobil for Securities Fraud
By John E. Piasta, Michael P. Theroux, Alexander Baker and Jennifer Power
January 30, 2019
Updates
2019 ISS and Glass Lewis Updates to Canadian Proxy Voting Guidelines
By Jon C. Truswell, John E. Piasta and Hind Masri
January 22, 2019
Blog
It’s Finally Happening—Major New Trademark Law Takes Effect in Canada on June 17, 2019
January 17, 2019
Articles
George Vlavianos and Vasilis Pappas Contribute in The Guide to Energy Arbitrations
January 17, 2019
Updates
Are You Ready? IFRS 16 and Your Contractual Arrangements
By Denise D. Bright
January 14, 2019
Articles
Understanding the GDPR - Comparing Consent Provisions to PIPEDA, PIPA and CASL
December 31, 2018
Updates
Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax Update 2018
By Jane C. Helmstadter and Craig R. R. Garbe
December 14, 2018
Blog
Bill 47 Implements Significant Changes to Ontario Employment Standards Legislation
December 04, 2018