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Member-funded societies under the Societies Act (British Columbia): Benefits of becoming a member-funded society

July 18, 2024 | Michelle S. Boatter, Vanessa Rosteski

Social Impact Newsletter

What is a member-funded society? The Societies Act (British Columbia) (the “Act”) sets out the rules and requirements governing British Columbia societies. The Act recognizes “member-funded societies” as an alternative type of society. Member-funded societies do not receive significant funding […]

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Amendments to the Competition Act – Bill C-59 and its impact on “Greenwashing”

July 11, 2024 | Eric Dufour, Jaclyne Reive, Devin Persaud, Tamara Gutić

Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment

Overview On June 20, 2024, the Federal Government passed Bill C-59, known as the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (the “Bill C-59”)[1], amending certain provisions set out in the Competition Act (the “Act”)[2]. The amendments to the misleading advertising provisions […]

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CSA announces new exemption for exempt-market securities dealers, enhancing access to capital markets

July 11, 2024 | Jonathan Tong, Andrew Gunpat, Radhapriya Chawla

Securities Practice Notes

On June 20, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) introduced Coordinated Blanket Order 31-930 (the “Blanket Order”), representing a significant change aimed at enhancing capital market accessibility for start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses. This initiative aligns with the CSA’s […]

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Workplace violence prevention policies and plans

July 10, 2024 | Jeff N. Grubb, K.C., Michelle Buddecke

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Workplace violence can take many forms and the cost can be significant. For employees, it can have an emotional and financial toll. For employers, it can result in increased insurance and legal claims, high staff turnover, and property damage. Efforts […]

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CRA’s new audit initiative: Compliance strategies for cross-border motor carriers

July 10, 2024 | Marie-Hélène Tremblay, Louis Amato-Gauci

Transportation & Logistics Communiqué

The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) is constantly undertaking various audit initiatives across the country. In recent years, the CRA has targeted aggressive tax planning, related parties, high-net-worth taxpayers, risk-based businesses, and many others. One such audit initiative focuses on sections 102 […]

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A new playing field: Summarizing sweeping reforms to the Canadian Competition Act

July 10, 2024 | Eric Dufour, Devin Persaud, Jaclyne Reive

Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment

Overview On June 20, 2024, Bill C-59, known as The Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act[1], 2023, received royal assent, enacting further amendments to Canada’s Competition Act (the “Act”).  Over the last two years, the Act has been substantially reformed through […]

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Supreme Court provides important clarification on interpretation of exclusion clauses in contracts governed by Sale of Goods Act: Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc., 2024 SCC 20

July 9, 2024 | Darin J. Hannaford, KC, Adrienne S. Funk, Alexander Wong

Commercial Litigation Communiqué

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc v Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. [1](the “Earthco Decision”) provides clarification for parties seeking to limit or contract out of statutorily implied obligations under Ontario’s Sale of Goods Act […]

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Adverse domination or 2-year limitation? Limitation periods applicable to shareholder actions to recover wrongful corporate payments

July 9, 2024 | Stephen Mulrain, Bronwhyn Simmons

Commercial Litigation Communiqué

Shareholders of corporations, particularly private corporations, may have limited visibility on how the directors and officers conduct the business of the corporation. Due to this limited visibility, improper financial transactions by those who control the day-to-day affairs of the corporation […]

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Ontario’s top court rules on non-competition clauses when selling a business

July 9, 2024 | Rohit Kumar, Nabiel Dawood

Commercial Litigation Communiqué

1. The Dispute The Court of Appeal for Ontario (the “ONCA”) recently provided guidance to business owners on the enforceability of restrictive covenants, such as non-competition provisions, in the context of the sale of a business. In Dr. C. Sims […]

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The Superior Court of Justice provides guidance on adjudication determinations and the return or reduction of security in construction lien claims

June 27, 2024 | Riccardo Del Vecchio, Michael Fazzari, Mona Soliman

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

Introduction In Arad Incorporated v Rejali et al[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided insight into the interplay between, and the weight a court may afford to, an adjudicator’s determination(s) when deciding whether to reduce or return security posted […]

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