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The potential blockchain revolution in asset securitization

September 1, 2022 | Alfred Apps, P. Jason Kroft, Ahmad Adam, Margaret Shodeinde

Structured Finance and Securitization Communiqué

Blockchain technology is rapidly evolving and continues to transform many aspects of the financial services industry. One such area is securitization – where blockchain can significantly enhance transaction transparency while reducing operational inefficiencies and costs in the securitization process. This […]

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Will the new International Sustainability Standards Board succeed in unifying global sustainability and climate-related disclosure rules?

September 1, 2022 | Bruno Caron, Annafaye Dunbar

Securities Practice Notes

Sustainability and climate disclosure rules are about to be standardized On March 31, 2022, the International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”), a recently formed sustainability standard-setting body of the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) Foundation, published for public comment two exposure […]

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Overview: OSFI’s draft guideline B-15 on climate risk management

August 30, 2022 | P. Jason Kroft, Ghazal Hamedani

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

On May 26, 2022, following consultation with key industry stakeholders, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) issued draft Guideline B-15: Climate Risk Management (the “Draft Guideline”).[1] The Draft Guideline represents OSFI’s response to the risks posed by […]

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Do property developers owe a duty of care to subsequent property buyers?

August 25, 2022 | Michael Gibson, Khurrum Awan, Titli Datta

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

On May 25, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“the Court”) released its decision for Condominium Corporation No. 0522151 (Somerset Condominium) v JV Somerset Development Inc., 2022 ABCA 193 (“JV Somerset”). Roberto Noce, Q.C. and Michael Gibson of Miller Thomson LLP […]

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BC Supreme Court considers the Insurance Act’s dispute resolution process

August 24, 2022 | Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction In King v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2022 BCSC 973, the BC Supreme Court (the “Court”) held that Ms. Paula King (the “Insured”) could not opt out of the mandatory dispute resolution process (“DRP”) she had commenced pursuant […]

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Important dates and reminders for charities

August 23, 2022 | Stephen Hsia

Social Impact Newsletter

The ever-shorter August days remind me that autumn is around the corner and that most of 2022 is over. In 2022, the Government of Canada had proposed several significant changes to charity law, which we summarized in our special issue […]

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Official guidance on charitable donations of life insurance in Alberta

August 23, 2022 | Kristina Roberts

Social Impact Newsletter

On May 27, 2022, Alberta’s Superintendent of Insurance (“ASI”) published an Interpretation Bulletin on Charitable Donations of Life Insurance (PDF) (the “ASI Bulletin”). The purpose of the ASI Bulletin is to outline how a life insurance policy can be donated […]

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Top 8 deadlines for condominium corporations: Part 2

August 23, 2022 | Jason Rivait

MT Condominium & Strata Brief

In Part 1 of our series, we highlighted four important deadlines for condominium corporations to be mindful of, whether in its early days or thereafter. The remainder of our top 8 list is set out below: 5. Amending or terminating […]

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What to expect as the implementation of prompt payment in Alberta looms: The final countdown

August 18, 2022 | Mark Puszczak, Emma L. Johnston

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

The Alberta Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “Act”) is set to be implemented on August 29, 2022. As this date approaches, we have some final notes on what businesses can expect as the Act comes into force. Our […]

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Recent developments surrounding Ontario’s proposed Clean Energy Credit (CEC) registry

August 17, 2022 | P. Jason Kroft, Aaron Atcheson, Eugene Yeung

EnviroNotes!

On January 26, 2022, the Ontario government announced its intention to develop a voluntary Clean Energy Credit (“CEC”) registry and directed the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) to draft a report on the registry’s proposed design. Since then, the IESO […]

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