Canada
McMillan LLP
As the end of 2023 approaches, federally regulated employers should be proactively planning for several key dates upcoming in 2024.
MLT Aikins LLP
On November 28, 2023, the Alberta government launched the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP).
Aird & Berlis LLP
Bill 134, the Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 ("Bill 134"), received royal assent in Ontario on December 4, 2023.
Langlois Lawyers, LLP
Les fêtes de bureau de fin d'année sont sans aucun doute une belle occasion pour les employeurs de souligner les bons coups des employés...
Wilson Vukelich LLP
With the holidays just around the corner, many employers will be hosting company holiday parties. A company holiday party can be a great way to encourage...
Torys LLP
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Canada is introducing significant government fee increases (in most cases by approximately 25%, with some exceptions) on January 1, 2024.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
On November 8, 2023, the Province of Alberta amended the Rules of Court, replacing the summary trial process with a new "streamlined trial" process.
Lerners LLP
The recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Cascadia Pacific Realty Ltd v Hon Towers Kerrisdale Ltd., 2023 BCSC 1703 ("Cascadia") reinforces the importance...
Cox & Palmer
Five years after repeal of the Public Tender Act, specific details of the operation of the Public Procurement Act (the "Act") remain a mystery to many.
Torys LLP
On November 24, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (B.C. Supreme Court) in Federation of Law Societies of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), granted an interlocutory injunction...
Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers
In Mechalchuk v. Galaxy Motors (1990) Ltd., 2023 BCSC 635, the B.C. Supreme Court upheld the just cause dismissal of an employee who had: (1) submitted receipts which he suggested...
Pallett Valo LLP
Under the (Ontario) Securities Act (the "OSA"), any person in a "special relationship with an issuer" (e.g., insiders, senior management, directors, and advisors) is prohibited from disclosing material...
Miller Thomson LLP
In Quebec, the Consumer Protection Act (the "CPA") governs contracts for goods or services entered into between consumers and merchants in the course of their business.
McLennan Ross LLP
On November 1, 2023, Bill 5 (the Public Sectors Employers Amendment Act) passed its first reading and on November 21, 2023...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
After more than two years of much talk of Canadian competition law reform but only limited legislative action, on November 28, 2023, the Canadian government took initial steps...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
On November 29, 2023, pension experts at McCarthy Tétrault came together to host the firm's 13th Annual Pension & Benefits Seminar.
Lerners LLP
In a recent blog, we wrote about Milwid v. IBM Canada Ltd., 2023 ONSC 490 (CanLII), where the Superior Court of Justice...
Lavery
Workplace Christmas parties are just around the corner. While such celebrations are a great opportunity to strengthen team spirit and acknowledge...
Langlois Lawyers, LLP
Office holiday parties are a wonderful time for employers to highlight employees' accomplishments, thank them for their contributions to the company...
Fasken (French)
Jusqu'à tout récemment, les procédures d'opposition et de radiation [RG1] au Canada étaient particulièrement longues. Il n'était pas rare que les décisions...