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European Data Protection Board (EDPB) releases FAQ on “Schrems II”: A primer for Canadian organizations

MT Cybersecurity Blog

As we have reported previously, on July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) released its decision in the case of Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Ltd and Maximillian Schrems (“Schrems II”), which ruled that […]

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Is the Alberta advantage back?

Tax Notes

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating global economic impact. To boost the Alberta economy and attract more business, the Alberta Government has recently announced several measures. A. Repealing Residency Requirement for Directors U.S. and other foreign‑based businesses looking to […]

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Sous-traitant qui fait faux bond : quel choix doit prendre l’entrepreneur destinataire ?

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Journal Constructo – 23 juillet 2020 L’article J-2 du Code de soumission (le « Code ») du Bureau des soumissions déposées du Québec (« BSDQ ») oblige un entrepreneur destinataire adjudicataire à octroyer le contrat au soumissionnaire qui lui a […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 30-31, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Measures to Protect Temporary Foreign Workers and Farms There have been a number of outbreaks on Canadian farms that have significantly impacted the health and safety of workers. To address this, […]

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Notice to exporters – Hong Kong

Global Trade and Customs Bulletin

Canada has taken steps in response to the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong. Exports and transfers of sensitive goods and technology to Hong Kong will now be treated in the same manner as those destined for mainland […]

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COVID-19 in commercial leasing – the “Phantom Menace”?

Real Estate Report

As society begins to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so too must businesses begin to readjust to the harsh realities of fulfilling their contractual obligations.  However, the pandemic has given rise to much discussion as to the […]

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Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act passed

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On July 29, 2020, Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, 2020, received Royal Assent and became law in Alberta (the “Act”). The Act makes a number of significant changes to labour and employment legislation in Alberta, including changes […]

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Beneficiaries as a witness to a will: The impact and effect of Section 43 of the WESA

MT Estate Litigation Blog

In order for a will to be valid, a will must meet certain formal requirements. These requirements, often referred to as “testamentary formalities,” are relatively standard throughout the common-law world and relatively well-known. In particular, a valid will in British […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (July 28-29, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Support for the Minerals and Metals Sector To support the minerals and metals sector in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 29, the Federal Government announced that it will invest […]

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New amendments simplify “at-the-market” distributions in Canada and make them more attractive to issuers

Securities Practice Notes

On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) amended National Instrument 44-102 Shelf Distributions with respect to at-the-market distributions of equity securities (“ATM Distributions”). These amendments will come into effect on August 31, 2020 and will bring welcomed changes […]

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