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The British Columbia Supreme Court's decision in MGC Contractors Ltd v 1417028 BC Ltd. demonstrates how a procedural misstep can result in the complete loss of lien rights. When a subcontractor filed its enforcement action in the wrong court registry and failed to correct the error within the statutory one-year deadline, the court cancelled the builder's lien despite the claimant's arguments about lack of intentional delay. What does this ruling mean for contractors seeking to protect their statutory remedi

Les employeurs de l’Ontario doivent s’assurer de rester à jour avec les exigences de conformité en vertu de la Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario (la LAPHO)...

The Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified the proper framework for evaluating termination provisions in employment contracts, confirming that courts should enforce provisions that demonstrate an intention to comply with the Employment Standards Act when read as a whole. This landmark decision resolves a period of inconsistent jurisprudence and provides critical guidance on drafting enforceable termination clauses that balance contractual language with statutory minimum standards.