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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
September 02, 2021
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Vasilis Pappas, Artem Barsukov and Sharon Singh in Canadian Mining Journal on Resource Nationalism
August 16, 2021
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Ontario Superior Court Limits Potential Class Action Entitlement for Pure Economic Loss
By Cheryl Woodin, Ilan Ishai and Ethan Schiff
August 12, 2021
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Ten Takeaways for Private M&A Sellers and Buyers in Canada from Recent Court Decision
By Gary Solway, Munaf Mohamed, Q.C., John Mercury, Michael Mysak and Paul Romaniuk
August 09, 2021
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New Policies May Drive Increased Use of In-Situ Remediation Technology
By Ashley White, Chelsea Tolppanen, Keely Cameron and Shawn Munro
August 03, 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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A Key Step Towards the Right to Be Forgotten? Federal Privacy Laws and Internet Search Engines
By Ruth Promislow, HC Lee, Stephen Burns, Sébastien Gittens and Adam Williams
July 21, 2021
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Ontario Eliminates Director Residency Requirements and Permits Majority Shareholder Resolutions in Writing
By Ian Michael and Tyler McAuley
July 16, 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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Class Action Waiver Unenforceable Due to Unconscionability and Public Policy
By Scott Bower, Ranjan Agarwal, Russell Kruger, Patrick Schembri and Gita Keshava
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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The Value of PropTech in a Post-Pandemic World
By Natalia Iamundo and Michelle Yung
May 26, 2021
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2021 Ransomware Insurance Update, Explosion of Ransomware and Best Practices
By Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt and Kees de Ridder
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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A “Step Back Overall” for Privacy
By Ruth Promislow, Sébastien Gittens and Michael Whitt, Q.C.
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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Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Does Not Shield an Employer From Constructive Dismissal at Common Law
By David Cassin and Carl Cunningham
May 06, 2021
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Indigenous Persons from the United States May Hold Aboriginal Rights in Canada
By David Bursey, Radha Curpen, Sharon Singh and Deirdre Sheehan
May 03, 2021
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Alberta and Saskatchewan's New "Self-Certified" Investor Prospectus Exemption
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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Recent Amendments to the British Columbia Health, Safety and Reclamation Code
By Simon R. Foxcroft and Sharon G.K. Singh
April 14, 2021
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Yukon Zinc: Reining in the Ability to Disclaim Contracts and Priority for Environmental Liabilities
By Ken Lenz, Q.C., Keely Cameron and David Gruber
April 09, 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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Changes to AML and Virtual Currency Regulations for Reporting Entities and Money Service Businesses
By Simon Grant and Aylmer Wang
March 29, 2021
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Canada Imposes Economic Sanctions Against China
By Jessica Horwitz and Sabrina A. Bandali
March 23, 2021
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CSA Guidance on Improving COVID-19 Disclosures
By John Piasta, Jon Truswell, Christopher Doucet and Byron Tse
March 18, 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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Are Gun Manufacturers Liable for Mass Shootings?
By Mike Eizenga, Michael Smith, Gannon Beaulne and Gita Keshava
March 01, 2021
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Enforcing Standard-Form Arbitration Agreements in Class Actions: Lessons from the Uber Saga in Canada
February 23, 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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Corporations Canada Holds Public Consultations on Proposed CBCA Amendments
By Kristopher Hanc, Will Osler, Matthew Cunningham and Kate McGrath
February 12, 2021
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Public Company Employee Stock Options: New Limits on Capital Gains-Like Treatment
February 12, 2021
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Logan Estate: An Example of Best Practices in Will Drafting
By Barbara Kimmitt, Allyson Cairns-Walji and Mikayla Hill
February 11, 2021
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Real Estate Transactions and Recent Changes to Environmental Management Act and [...]
February 11, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada Imposes Good Faith Limits on the Exercise of Contractual Discretion
By Scott Bower, Mike Theroux, Ranjan Agarwal, Preet Bell, Russell Kruger and Patrick Schembri
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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A Clarified Approach to Pure Economic Loss Claims
By Doug Fenton, Ranjan Agarwal, Gannon Beaulne and Keely Cameron
February 01, 2021
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Canada Border Services Agency Publishes Update of Trade Verification Priorities for 2021
By Ethan Gordon and Darrel Pearson
January 20, 2021
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Advancing Alberta's New Liability Management Framework
By Keely Cameron, Brad Gilmour, Kenneth T. Lenz, Q.C., and Stephanie Ridge
January 11, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada: Silence Can Breach the Contractual Duty of Good Faith Honesty
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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The Power of Now in Canada's Energy Industry
By Radha Curpen, Sharon Singh and Duncan McPherson
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
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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Canada's Hydrogen Strategy
By Duncan McPherson, Marie H. Buchinski, Vivek T.A. Warrier, Radha Curpen, Brad Gilmour, Lawrence E. Smith Q.C., Keely Cameron, Samuel Denstedt and Kenryo Mizutani
December 17, 2020
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The Unlimited Potential of Drones: Investment and Collaboration Opportunities between [...]
December 17, 2020
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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
By Jason Roth, Geoffrey Stenger, Mark Kortbeek, Charlene Hiller and Parker Mckibbon
December 09, 2020
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Pre-Certification Stays in Multijurisdictional Class Actions: Ravvin v Canada Bread Company, Limited
By Mike Eizenga, Justin Lambert, Ashley Paterson and Keely Cameron
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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A Renewed Effort to Introduce Legislation to Combat Modern Slavery in Corporate Supply Chains
By Sharon Singh, Sabrina A. Bandali, Radha Curpen, Darrel Pearson and Jadeney Wong
December 02, 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
November 20, 2020
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"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty": Honorarium Payments to Representative Plaintiffs [...]
November 17, 2020
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Dangerous Assumptions: Estoppel by Convention in Construction Projects
By Christopher Petrucci, Julia Schatz and Mikayla Hill
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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Proposed Sweeping Changes to Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act
By Simon Foxcroft, Mathieu LaFleche, Tayler Meagher, and Jennifer Miller
November 09, 2020
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How to Get a Deal Done During COVID-19: Perspectives From Toronto
By Ian Michael
November 06, 2020
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Privacy Enforcement Update: Possible Collaboration Between the Competition Bureau [...]
November 06, 2020
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Bill 38: Alberta to Expand the Powers of First Nations Police Services
By Sharon Singh, Scott Bower, Andrea Froese and Jonathan McKay
November 04, 2020
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Alberta Introduces APIP in a Bid to Become a World-Class Leader on Petrochemical [...]
November 04, 2020
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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
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Angela Blake and Gavin Finlayson on Corporate Restructuring in the Cannabis Space
November 02, 2020
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How Businesses Can Risk Manage the USMCA: Anti-Corruption
By John Weekes, Lori Sterling and Jessica Horwitz
October 29, 2020
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Stay Here or There? Recent Direction from the Québec Court of Appeal on Stays in [...]
October 29, 2020
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How Businesses Can Risk Manage the USMCA: Labour
By John Weekes, Lori Sterling and Jessica Horwitz
October 28, 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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Alberta's Natural Gas Vision and Strategy
By Vivek Warrier and Duncan McPherson
October 21, 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
By Kenneth T. Lenz QC, Dylan Gibbs and Julien Sicco
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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Supreme Court of Canada Affirms Anti-Deprivation Rule
By Scott Bower, Preet Bell, Russell Kruger and Emmett Larsen
October 05, 2020
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Wellsite Repurposing Projects: Part 2—Challenges, Uncertainties and Looking Ahead
October 05, 2020
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Major Changes to Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act Come into Force
By Ranjan Agarwal and Katrina Crocker
September 30, 2020
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Formula-Based Employee Appreciation Rights: New CRA Positions Raise the Spectre [...]
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
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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The Supreme Court of Canada Resumes In-Person Appeals
By Ranjan Agarwal, Ethan Schiff and Dylan Gibbs
September 15, 2020
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SLAPPed Around—Defamation, Anti-SLAPP Legislation and the Defence of Qualified Privilege
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
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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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Hydrogen Around the World: Australia Seeks to Become World Leader in "Shipping Sunshine"
By Duncan McPherson, Vivek Warrier, Claire Lingley and Kenryo Mizutani
August 25, 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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Alberta Announces New Liability Management Framework
By Keely Cameron, Brad Gilmour, Stephanie Ridge
August 04, 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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Will COVID-19 Ignite Private Equity's Dry Powder?
By Byron Tse, Bryan Haynes and Ian Michael
July 27, 2020
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Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Proposed Extension until December 19, 2020 and Redesign
By Jaspreet Kaur, Anu Nijhawan, Jordan Fremont and Carl Cunningham
July 20, 2020
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Bill 33 Introduced to Create Invest Alberta Corporation
By Will Osler and Alexandra Rayment
July 14, 2020
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B.C. Proposes Amendments to Mines Act
By Sharon Singh, Sander Grieve and Claire Lingley
July 03, 2020
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Alberta Advantage: Reduced Corporate Tax Rate Effective July 1, 2020
By Jared Mackey
June 30, 2020
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Saskatchewan's Accelerated Site Closure Program Announces New Details
By Authors: Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron, Stephanie Ridge, and Kassandra Devolin
June 29, 2020
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Bill 22 Proposes Changes to Surface Rights Act to Reduce Red Tape
By Daron Naffin, Tim Myers and Sam Denstedt
June 19, 2020
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The What, When, Who and How of Employee Recall from Temporary Layoff
By Laura Inglis and Stephanie Henry
June 19, 2020
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BILL 23 – Alberta Commercial Tenancies Protection Act Tabled in Legislature
By Michael Chow, Bonnie Anderson and Samantha Lush
June 18, 2020
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Key Considerations for Private Investments in Public Companies (PIPEs) in Canada
June 17, 2020
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CSA Announces Amendments to Rules Applicable to At-The-Market Distributions
By James Beeby, John Piasta and Tajinder Rathor
June 15, 2020
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Carry Forward of Health Care Spending Account Credits Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
By Susan G. Seller, Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
June 08, 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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New Solvency Special Payments Relief Regulations for Federally Regulated Pension Plans
By Susan Seller, Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
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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The Long Road to Justice: Plaintiffs Win Common Issues Trial in Institutional Abuse Case
By Mike Eizenga and Pavan Virdee
May 27, 2020
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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Cheryl Woodin, Keely Cameron and Tim Heneghan
May 25, 2020
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Further Updates to COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Economic Stimulus for Canadian Businesses
By Kelly R. Ford, James Beeby, Jesslyn Maurier, Stephen Burns, Robyn Enslen, Jai Lakhani and Ryan Moore
May 22, 2020
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Alberta to Rescind Coal Development Policy
By Simon Foxcroft, Keely Cameron and Brad Gilmour
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 Stakes Are High in Global Trade, and Canada Should Help
By Darrel Pearson, John Weekes and Valerie Hughes
May 15, 2020
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COVID-19 and Contact-Tracing Apps in Canada
By Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt and Stephen Burns
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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UPDATE: Alberta's Site Rehabilitation Program in Action
By Brad Gilmour, Keely Cameron and Stephanie Ridge
May 08, 2020
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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Michael Eizenga, Keely Cameron, and Tim Heneghan
May 06, 2020
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Amendments to Canada's Export Control List Take Effect May 1, 2020
By Jessica Horwitz, Sabrina A. Bandali, Dr. Sreedhar Cheekoori and Stephanie Gagne
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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Innovation Supercluster Initiative and Funding for Canadian Innovations Targeting the Effects of COVID-19
By Kelly R. Ford, Jesslyn Maurier, James Beeby, Robyn Enslen, Aoife McManus and Ryan Moore
April 29, 2020
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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Keely Cameron, Tim Heneghan and Cheryl Woodin
April 27, 2020
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Applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Open on April 27, 2020
By Katelyn Weller, Jordan Fremont, Carl Cunningham and Anu Nijhawan
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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How COVID-19 Is Impacting Equity-Based Incentive Compensation
By Anu Nijhawan, Brent Kraus and Jordan Fremont
April 21, 2020
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Alberta Amends its Approach to Liability Management
By Ken Lenz Q.C., Brad Gilmour and Keely Cameron
April 16, 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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Changes Result in the Alberta Electronic Transactions Act Applying to Employment and Other Records
By Sebastien Gittens, Stephen Burns and HC Lee
April 13, 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
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Transparency Register Requirements Extended to October 1, 2020
By Jonathan McCullough and Nick Karakochuk
April 09, 2020
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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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Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia Announce Relief Measures for Pension Plan Administrators Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Susan Seller, Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
April 06, 2020
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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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Trade Implications of COVID-19 from a Canadian Perspective
By Darrel H. Pearson, John M. Weekes, Valerie Hughes, Sabrina A. Bandali, George W. H. Reid, Jessica B. Horwitz and Ethan Gordon
April 02, 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
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Alberta Releases List of Essential Services, Orders Immediate Closure of Certain Non-Essential Businesses
By Drew Broughton and Laura Inglis
March 31, 2020
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COVID-19 and Annual Shareholder Meetings: Update
By John Piasta, Brent Kraus, Lisa Stewart, Christopher Doucet and Blair Hobkirk
March 30, 2020
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Alberta Releases List of Essential Services, Orders Immediate Closure of Certain Non-Essential Businesses
By Drew Broughton and Laura Inglis
March 28, 2020
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TSX Provides Temporary Relief to Issuers Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
By Darrell Peterson and Hind Masri
March 24, 2020
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Ontario Orders Closure of Non-Essential Workplaces
By Carl Cunningham and Sara Parchello
March 23, 2020
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COVID-19: What Deadlines Apply for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Now?
By Peter S.L. Wong, Dominique T. Hussey and Stephen D. Burns
March 20, 2020
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Employer's Guide to COVID-19—Managing Issues of Pay
By Carl Cunningham, Sara Parchello, John Gilmore, Amanda McLachlan and Archana Ravichandradeva
March 19, 2020
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Privacy Considerations When COVID-19 Identified in the Workplace
By Stephen Burns and Sébastien Gittens
March 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Considerations for Directors
By Curtis A. Cusinato, Brent W. Kraus and Preet K. Bell
March 12, 2020
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Foodora Couriers are Eligible to Unionize—Ontario Labour Board Ruling Takes a Byte Out of the Gig Economy
By Jordan Fremont, Archana Ravichandradeva and Lori Sterling
March 11, 2020
Blog
Expect Increased Privacy Regulatory Enforcement in 2020
By Ruth Promislow, Katherine Rusk and Pavan Virdee
March 09, 2020
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The Next Round of Federal Labour Reform: Minimum Wages and Employment Standards
By Lori Sterling
February 27, 2020
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Court of Appeal Confirms That a Municipality Cannot Rely on Undisclosed Information [...]
February 25, 2020
Blog
When Does Litigation Privilege Extend to Related Proceedings?
By Scott Bower and Russell Kruger
February 13, 2020
Blog
CFIUS' Jurisdiction to Review Foreign Investments Expands Effective February 13, 2020
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
By Sébastien Gittens, Stephen Burns and HC Lee
February 06, 2020
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New Proponent Guide to First Nations and Métis Settlements Consultation Released [...]
February 05, 2020
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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
January 24, 2020
Articles
The Dawn of a New Day: The Preliminary Ruling Docket (Tax Court of Canada)
January 23, 2020
Blog
Introducing Incoterms 2020
By Darrel Pearson, Sabrina Bandali, Jessica Horwitz, Margaret Kim and Ethan Gordon
January 21, 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
Indigenous Ownership in Energy Infrastructure
By Will Osler and Luke Morrison
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
CRTC Enforces CASL in Case of Malware Distribution
By Martin Kratz and Stephen Burns
December 13, 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
Articles
The UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules and their Conformity with EU Competition Law
December 01, 2019
Blog
Rectification Strikes Back: B.C. Court of Appeal Allows Rectification of Tax Mistake
November 13, 2019
Blog
British Columbia's UNDRIP Legislation—A Framework to Advance Reconciliation
By Sharon Singh, David Bursey, Charlotte Teal and Radha Curpen
November 12, 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
The Priority of Unpaid Post-Filing Creditors in a CCAA Proceeding
By Kelsey Meyer and Stephanie Gagne
October 15, 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
Blog
Privacy Regulators Turning Up the Heat: Major Fines for Data Breaches and Privacy [...]
September 12, 2019
Articles
The Lawyer’s Corporate Social Responsibility Deskbook: Practical Guidance for Corporate Counsel and Law Firms
September 06, 2019
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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
Blog
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
Blog
Quebec's Superior Court Leaves the Door Open to Canadian Climate Change Litigation
August 01, 2019
Blog
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
Blog
New Report from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner: Key Takeaways for Ontario Businesses
By Ruth Promislow and Katherine Rusk
July 16, 2019
Blog
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project Approved
By Ashley M. White, Sean Assié, Geoffrey P. Stenger, Jason D. Roth and Thomas W. McInerney
June 21, 2019
Updates
Bennett Jones Spring 2019 Economic Outlook
By David A. Dodge, Richard Dion, Serge Dupont, John M. Weekes, Michael Horgan and Valerie Hughes
June 04, 2019
Blog
What Are the Odds for Single Event Sports Wagering in Canada?
By Christian P. Gauthier and Craig R. R. Garbe
May 30, 2019
Updates
CSA Proposes a Modernized National Filing System for Reporting Issuers
By Beth Riley and Kathryn Shaw
May 24, 2019
Blog
Cyber Crash Course for Directors and Officers
By Ruth E. Promislow and Michael R. Whitt Q.C.
May 16, 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
Blog
Canadians to Face U.S. Liability under Helms-Burton as of May 2, 2019
By Darrel Pearson, Lincoln Caylor, Jessica Horwitz and Julie Wilson
April 17, 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
Not Just Linear Property Tax Priorities: Alberta Court of Appeal on Abuse of Process and Mootness
By Kelsey J. Meyer
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
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
Blog
OSFI Advisory of Interest to Federal Credit Unions—Incident Reporting
By Michael Whitt Q.C.
January 29, 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
Blog
Fraud and Knowing Assistance—Between the Innocents
By Munaf Mohamed, Michael D. Mysak and Aoife McManus
January 07, 2019
Articles
Understanding the GDPR - Comparing Consent Provisions to PIPEDA, PIPA and CASL
December 31, 2018
Blog
Bill 47 Implements Significant Changes to Ontario Employment Standards Legislation
By Carl Cunningham, Sara G. Parchello, Talia K. Bregman and Tyler W. Henderson
December 04, 2018
Updates
The 2018 Federal Fall Economic Statement—Canada's Response to U.S. Tax Reform
December 04, 2018
Blog
Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients Applies to 30 Health Regulatory Colleges in Alberta
By James J. Heelan Q.C., Barbara J. Stratton Q.C. and Natasha Birchall
November 27, 2018
Articles
Large Corporation Objection and Appeal Process: What’s Wrong with This Picture"
November 20, 2018
Blog
Move Over Toronto Raccoons—Hungry Squirrels Are Taking Over the Streets...and Class Actions?
November 19, 2018