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Canada Joins Mexico in CUSMA Chapter 31 Dispute Over Auto Rules of Origin With the U.S.
By Sabrina A. Bandali, Jessica Horwitz, Valerie Hughes and George Reid
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
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Canada Opens Initial Consultations on New Carbon Pricing Mechanism
By Radha Curpen, Valerie Hughes, Thomas McInerney, Sharon Singh, Sabrina Bandali, Darrel Pearson and Sylvan Lange
August 18, 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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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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Amendments to Canada's Export Control List Take Effect July 23, 2021
By Jessica Horwitz and Kathleen Wang
July 23, 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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Regulation of Privacy in Ontario: One Step Closer
By Ruth Promislow, Sébastien Gittens and Carolin Jumaa
June 25, 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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Negligence Claims Aimed at Core Government Policy Decisions are Insulated from Liability in Tort, Rules Ontario Court of Appeal
By Sakina Babwani and Ranjan Agarwal
June 08, 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 Alberta Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on the Test for Certification in Overturning Goodyear Tire Class Action
By Laura Gill, Ranjan Agarwal and Keely Cameron
May 25, 2021
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Significant Changes Proposed to the Criminal Interest Rate
By Denise Bright, Preet Bell, David Rotchtin and Emmett Larsen
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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Catch-22: Defending a Breach of Duty of Good Faith Claim and the Potential Waiver of Legal Privilege
By Chris Petrucci, Christine Viney, Jaspreet Singh and Jason Arnason
May 07, 2021
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New Data Commissioner Proposed in the 2021 Federal Budget
By Sébastien Gittens, Matthew Flynn, HC Lee and Alicia Yowart
May 06, 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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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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Federal Carbon Backstop Ruled Constitutional by the Supreme Court of Canada
By Thomas McInerney, Sarah Gilbert, Sharon Singh, Mike Theroux and Kenryo Mizutani
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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Ontario Court Enforces "No-Challenge Clause" in Patent Agreement
By Tayler Meagher and Ted Yoo
March 10, 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
February 18, 2021
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Competition Act and Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds Lowered for 2021
By Adam Kalbfleisch, Kyle Donnelly and Alysha Pannu
February 16, 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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The Latest on Pre-Certification Stays in Multijurisdictional Class Actions
By Laura Gill, Cheryl Woodin, Ashley Paterson, Christine Viney and Alicia Yowart
February 08, 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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Ontario Employers Need to Review their Employment Agreements—the Waksdale Decision is Here to Stay
By Talia Bregman and Carl Cunningham
January 20, 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
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Bill 37: New Year, New Payment and Lien Requirements in the Alberta Construction Industry
January 04, 2021
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Fairstone Financial v Duo Bank – Ontario Court Interprets MAC Clause
By Kristopher Hanc, Bryan Haynes, James McClary, Andrew Sahai and Meg Williams
December 22, 2020
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Flow-Through Shares: Draft Legislation Released to Extend Expenditure Periods
December 18, 2020
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2021 ISS and Glass Lewis Updates to Canadian Proxy Voting Guidelines
By John Piasta, Kristopher Hanc, Hind Masri, William Payne
December 17, 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
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Adam Kalbfleisch and Kyle Donnelly in GCR's Americas Antitrust Review 2021
December 10, 2020
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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
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Upcoming Legislative Changes Mean New Obligations for Condominium Developers
By Leonard Gangbar and Meg Williams
December 04, 2020
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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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CSA Continuous Disclosure Review Program Highlights Common Disclosure Deficiencies
By Darrell Peterson, Kristopher Hanc, Emmett Larsen and Lucy Yang
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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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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Corporations are not Entitled to the Constitutional Right Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment
By Ranjan Agarwal, Radha Curpen, Brad Gilmour, Sharon Singh and Greg Whiteside
November 10, 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
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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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Ontario Proposes to Relax Long-Standing Rules on Directors and Shareholder Approvals
By Ian Michael and Tyler McAuley
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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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
October 26, 2020
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Updates to ICC Arbitration Rules Aim for More Efficient, Flexible and Accountable Arbitrations
By Vasilis Pappas, Romeo Rojas and Raphael Jacob
October 26, 2020
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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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Supreme Court of Canada Awards Damages for Incentive Plan Entitlements Despite Plain Language of Plan to the Contrary
By Jordan Fremont, Carl Cunningham, John Gilmore and Dave Bushuev
October 13, 2020
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Pension Regulatory Guidance and Measures Related to COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated)
By Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
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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Updated B.C. Transparency Register Requirements
By Jonathan McCullough, Adam Shumka and Dawn Gould
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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Rules of Reassessment: First Order Issued Under the Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19)
By Marc Pelletier and Sophie Virji
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 [...]
September 16, 2020
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Ontario Extends the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Delays Layoffs under the ESA until January 2, 2021
By Carl Cunningham, Sara Parchello and Archana Ravichandradeva
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
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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New Trust Reporting Rules
By Barbara Kimmitt, Marissa German and Allyson Cairns-Walji
August 18, 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
August 12, 2020
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Alberta Utilities Commission Releases New Draft Application Rules for Power Plants
By Deirdre Sheehan, Thomas McInerney and Phillip Hanna
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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Ontario Bill 197: Further Changes to Community Benefit Charges, Development Charges and Parkland Dedications
By Andrew Jeanrie, Robert Blunt and Giovanna Campagna
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’s Recovery Plan
By Will Osler, Jason Roth, Enzo Barichello, Mark Kortbeek and Geoffrey Stenger
July 07, 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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Eat, Drink, and Be Aware: A Primer for Re-Opening Ontario Food and Drink Establishments
By Julia Schatz and Venetia Whiting
June 17, 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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Deadline for the Implementation of Environmental Emergency Plans Fast Approaching
By Sharon Singh, Radha Curpen, Sarah Gilbert and Julia Pasieka
June 08, 2020
Articles
Tax Planning Strategies in the Market Downturn: Estate Freezes, Income Splitting
June 04, 2020
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Canada Energy Regulator Denies NGTL Abandonment Application
By Marie Buchinski and Stephanie Ridge
June 01, 2020
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Claims Committees and Disputes in the Construction Industry
By John Craig, Jason Roth, Charlene Hiller and Justin Duguay
May 28, 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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A Step Towards Diversification: Alberta Introduces Royalty Rate Specific to Helium
By Vivek Warrier, Jason Roth and Keely Cameron
May 25, 2020
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Managing the Tax Residency of Foreign Affiliates in the Face of the COVID-19 Restrictions
By Anu Nijhawan, Claire Kennedy and Philip Ward
May 25, 2020
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More COVID-19 Relief for Employers: The Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility
By Patrick Brennan, Carl Cunningham, Thomas McInerney and Kathryn Shaw
May 22, 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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The Impact of COVID-19 on M&A Dealflow
By Byron Tse, Bryan Haynes, Ian Michael and Annie Tonken
May 20, 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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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Ranjan Agarwal, Keely Cameron and Tim Heneghan
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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A $750,000 Foot Long: Costs Awarded to CBC in Failed Subway Defamation Suit
By Julia Schatz and Pavan Virdee
April 29, 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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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Keely Cameron, Tim Heneghan and Michael Smith
April 21, 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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Solvency Funding Relief for Federally Regulated Pension Plans Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Susan Seller, Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
April 16, 2020
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Ontario Court of Appeal Adopts a Broad Definition of What Constitutes a “Security”
By Alan Gardner, Amanda McLachlan, Douglas Fenton and Maya Bretgoltz
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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Alberta Energy Announces Additional Suspensions to Regulatory Reporting Requirements
By Brad Gilmour, Stephanie Ridge and Gregory Whiteside
April 09, 2020
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OSFI Provides Further Guidance to Administrators of Federally Regulated Pension Plans Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Susan Seller, Jordan Fremont and Jaspreet Kaur
April 09, 2020
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AUC Announces Interim Changes to Participant Involvement Programs
By Marie Buchinski and Stephanie Ridge
April 08, 2020
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Top 5 Considerations for Agribusiness, Food and Beverage Companies Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
By Julia Schatz, Murray Coleman, Ted Shoub, Kelly Ford, Venetia Whiting, Julia Pasieka
April 07, 2020
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Ontario Government Issues an Updated List of Essential Workplaces and Services During COVID-19 Emergency
By Carl Cunningham, Sara Parchello and Katelyn Weller
April 04, 2020
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Canadian Companies May Now Be Sued in Canada for Alleged Human Rights Abuses Abroad, Rules Supreme Court of Canada
By Andrew D. Little, Gannon G. Beaulne, and Katrina E. Crocker
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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Saskatchewan Program to Incentivize Pipeline Development
By Keely Cameron, Vivek Warrier and Brad Gilmour
March 31, 2020
Blog
COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up
By Cheryl Woodin, Keely Cameron and Tim Heneghan
March 30, 2020
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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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An Overview of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in Respect of COVID-19 Employment Disruptions
By Carl Cunningham, Sara Parchello, Jordan Fremont, Amanda McLachlan and Katelyn Weller
March 26, 2020
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British Columbia Announces COVID-19 Action Plan
By Charlotte Teal, Ed Kroft and Sharon Singh
March 24, 2020
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Securities Regulators Provide Guidance for AGMs During COVID-19 Outbreak
By Will Osler, John Piasta, Nicholas Fader, Kristopher Hanc, Steven Bodi and Emerson Frostad
March 23, 2020
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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
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Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
By Thomas Bauer, Darcy Moch, Ed Kroft, Q.C., Greg Johnson and Taylor Page
March 19, 2020
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Leading Through COVID-19—Partnerships, Communities, Suppliers and Stakeholders
By Radha Curpen and Sharon Singh
March 19, 2020
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Privacy Considerations when COVID-19 Screening
By Stephen Burns, Sebastien Gittens and Byron Tse
March 16, 2020
Blog
Voluntary Disclosure to CRA—It Ain’t What It Used To Be
By Martin Sorensen and Nicholas Arrigo
March 12, 2020
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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
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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 by Alberta Government
By Marie Buchinski, David Bursey, Keely Cameron and Samuel Denstedt
February 05, 2020
Blog
Climate Change Action Dismissed as Non-Justiciable
By Julia E. Schatz, Michael P. Theroux and Tom McInerney
January 30, 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
Canada's Cabinet Mandate Letters Highlight Focus on Zero-Emission Vehicles
By Archana Ravichandradeva and Michael Smith
January 16, 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
December 16, 2019
Blog
Securities Regulators Provide Guidance to Improve Transparency for Reporting Issuers in the Cannabis Industry, Providing Lessons for All
By Aaron Sonshine and Christopher Travascio
December 16, 2019
Blog
Quebec Government Launches Public Consultations on Consumer Protection
By Rabita Sharfuddin and Michael Smith
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
By Keely Cameron
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
Articles
Getting the Deal Through—Private M&A in Canada
By John Mercury, James McClary, Bryan Haynes, Ian Michael, Kristopher Hanc and Drew Broughton
November 28, 2019
Blog
ILPA's Model Limited Partnership Agreement for Private Funds
By Jonathan McCullough and Elizabeth Dylke
November 20, 2019
Blog
Rectification Strikes Back: B.C. Court of Appeal Allows Rectification of Tax Mistake
November 13, 2019
Updates
Bennett Jones Fall 2019 Economic Outlook
By David A. Dodge, Richard Dion, Serge Dupont, John M. Weekes, Michael Horgan and Valerie Hughes
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
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
Adam Kalbfleisch and Kyle Donnelly on Antitrust in the Americas
By Adam Kalbfleisch and Kyle Donnelly
September 27, 2019
Blog
Meaningful Consent: An Evolving Standard under Canadian Privacy Law
By Ruth Promislow, Stephen Burns and Michael Whitt
September 20, 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
September 18, 2019
Blog
Alberta Court of Appeal Clarifies Super-Priority of CCAA Charges
By Alexis Teasdale, Kelsey Meyer and Ryan Moore
September 17, 2019
Blog
Elections Advertising—What You Need to Know About the Third-Party Advertising Rules
By Sharon Singh, Jade Scrymgeour and David Gruber
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 [...]
September 06, 2019
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Tax Treaty Benefits Threatened as Canada Completes Ratification of OECD's Multilateral Instrument
By Jared Mackey, Greg Johnson and Taylor Page
September 05, 2019
Blog
Why Large Organizations Should Pay Attention to the New Cybersecurity Certification Program
By Ruth Promislow, Michael Whitt and Noren Howg
August 23, 2019
Blog
CSA Staff Notice Provides Guidance on Climate Change-Related Risk Disclosure
By Kristopher Hanc, John Piasta, Beth Riley and Osie Ukwuoma
August 14, 2019
Blog
Workplace Changes Coming September to Federally Regulated Companies
By Lori Sterling
August 12, 2019
Blog
Quebec's Superior Court Leaves the Door Open to Canadian Climate Change Litigation
August 01, 2019
Blog
Sanctions Round-Up: Nicaragua, Venezuela, Ukraine and Yemen; White Supremacist Groups Added to Anti-Terrorism List
By Jessica Horwitz and Sabrina A. Bandali
July 31, 2019
Blog
Supreme Court to Consider Enforceability of Consequences Imposed Upon Insolvency
By Dylan Gibbs and Chris Simard
July 19, 2019
Blog
Record Fine Proposed Under GDPR
By Sébastien Gittens, Martin Kratz and Michael Whitt
July 11, 2019
Blog
Second Appeal Court Rules Federal Carbon Tax Constitutional but the Debate Continues
By Michael P. Theroux, Thomas McInerney, Laura M. Gill and Dylan Gibbs
July 03, 2019
Blog
Operators May Reduce Annual Compensation Under Surface Lease Agreements
By Daron Naffin, Laura Gill and Greg Whiteside
June 03, 2019
Updates
Canada Digital Charter Announced
By Ruth E. Promislow, Stephen D. Burns, Michael R. Whitt Q.C., and Graeme S. Harrison
May 23, 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
April 29, 2019
Blog
Rules of Play in the TSX “Sandbox”: Canada’s Top Exchange Clarifies New Securities Listing Initiative
By John E. Piasta, Kristopher R. Hanc, Luke W. Johnson and Samantha Pettinato
April 25, 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 Structures at Risk
By Jared A. Mackey, Greg M. Johnson and Darcy D. Moch
April 03, 2019
Blog
Last Chance to Speak Up on Public Consultation for REBBA Modernization
By Jane C. Helmstadter and Christopher Ferencz
March 11, 2019
Articles
Alberta Government Implements Production Curtailment Rules for Oil Producers
March 05, 2019
Blog
Bad for Business: How Employers Deal with Problem Employees
By Barbara J. Stratton Q.C., Simon Foxcroft, Matthew Riskin, Katherine J. Fisher and Shaun Parsons
February 28, 2019
Articles
Lack of coordination between Canadian authorities caused SNC-Lavalin case collapse
February 28, 2019
Blog
The Safe Food for Canadians Act: What AgriFood and Beverage Businesses Need to Know
By Julia E. Schatz, Jessica B. Horwitz and Pavan Virdee
February 22, 2019
Updates
Not Just Linear Property Tax Priorities: Alberta Court of Appeal on Abuse of Process and Mootness
February 19, 2019
Updates
Pre-Budget Analysis of Government Finances
By David A. Dodge O.C. and Richard Dion
February 19, 2019
Updates
Canada Increases Steel Quota for Mexico and Drops Surtax on Re-Imported Canadian Steel
By Darrel H. Pearson, George W. H. Reid, Sabrina A. Bandali, Margaret M. Kim, Jessica B. Horwitz and Jessica L. Roberts
February 15, 2019
Blog
The Business Council of Canada’s Task Force on Canada’s Economic Future and WTO Reform
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
New Competition Act and Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds for 2019
By Adam Kalbfleisch, Kyle Donnelly and Alysha Pannu
February 04, 2019
Blog
Uber Drivers Get Their Day in Court
By Ranjan Agarwal, Andrew Little and Charlotte Harman
January 28, 2019
Blog
It’s Finally Happening—Major New Trademark Law Takes Effect in Canada on June 17, 2019
By Rob McDonald, Q.C.
January 17, 2019
Articles
George Vlavianos and Vasilis Pappas Contribute in The Guide to Energy Arbitrations
January 17, 2019
Blog
B.C. “Revitalized” Environmental Assessment Regime—The Path Ahead
By David Bursey, Radha D. Curpen, Brad Gilmour, Sharon G.K. Singh and Charlotte Teal
January 10, 2019
Blog
Bill C-423: Private Member’s Bill Targets Modern Slavery in Supply Chains
By Radha D. Curpen, Sander A.J.R. Grieve, Sharon G.K. Singh and Zoe Hutchinson
January 04, 2019
Articles
Understanding the GDPR - Comparing Consent Provisions to PIPEDA, PIPA and CASL
December 31, 2018
Blog
Alberta Asks Private Sector to Build New Refinery
By Darrell R. Peterson, John N. Craig, Q.C., and Kieran F. Ryan
December 14, 2018
Blog
Bill 47 Implements Significant Changes to Ontario Employment Standards Legislation
December 04, 2018
Updates
The 2018 Federal Fall Economic Statement—Canada's Response to U.S. Tax Reform
By Greg M. Johnson and Wade Ritchie
December 04, 2018
Blog
Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients Applies to 30 Health Regulatory Colleges in Alberta
November 27, 2018
Updates
Alberta Enacts Measures to Protect Whistleblowers
By Harinder S. Basra, John C. Batzel, Kahlan K. Mills, Mark S. Powell and Joel Wiens
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
Blog
No Deemed Trust for Unremitted GST and HST Post-Bankruptcy
By Kelsey J. Meyer and Raj S. Sahni
November 13, 2018