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Funding non-qualified donees just got one step easier for Canadian charities

Social Impact Newsletter

It might soon be easier for Canadian registered charities to give funds directly to non-qualified donees in Canada and abroad. Currently, Canadian registered charities can use their resources only on their “own activities” or on gifts to other qualified donees. […]

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L’importance de la mise en demeure

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Dans une décision rendue récemment[1], la Cour supérieure a réitéré l’importance de transmettre une mise en demeure préalablement à l’institution d’un recours en dommages suivant l’exécution fautive de travaux. Faits Dans cette affaire, la Coopérative de solidarité en habitation Carpe […]

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A foul ball to the head: No negligence established under the Occupier’s Liability Act

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction The British Columbia Court of Appeal, in Rivers v North Vancouver (District), 2021 BCCA 407, considered a negligence claim brought pursuant to the common law and British Columbia’s Occupiers Liability Act (the “Act”). In doing so, they clarified what […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Annual meeting essentials

Health Communiqué

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Not-for-profit corporations incorporated in Ontario will have a three year transition period to make changes to their governing documents to comply with the ONCA. Our ONCA […]

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Consultation on new guidance for foods sold through e-commerce (open until July 8, 2022)

Marketing, Advertising & Product Compliance Communiqué

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are seeking feedback to inform their development of voluntary guidance for businesses when selling food and beverages to consumers through e-commerce. The guidance would relate to food information, such as labelling […]

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The importance of a corporation’s (active and good) corporate status at the time of preserving and perfecting a construction lien

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

A December 2021 Ontario court decision, 9727868 Canada Inc. (Plug & Play Solutions) v. Deltro Electric Ltd., 2021 ONSC 8182, serves as another chapter in a precautionary tale – there is little, if any, room for fairness or sympathy when […]

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Legislative definitions and the relevance of a lien claimant’s status in the prosecution of the construction lien remedy

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

In an October 2021 Ontario Superior Court decision, Mahendran v. 9660143 Inc. et al. 2021 ONSC 6678, the Court ordered the discharge of a claim for lien in a situation where the lien claimant was held to be an owner […]

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Federal Commissioner tables recommendations for privacy law reform

MT Cybersecurity Blog

In the context of the Canadian Government’s plans to replace the current federal private sector privacy legislation in Canada – The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (the “PIPEDA“), the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the “OPC“) has […]

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5 tips arising from Ontario Divisional Court’s denial of property tax exemption for lands owned by places of worship

Social Impact Newsletter

Ontario’s religious organizations are used to relying upon Ontario’s Assessment Act’s property tax exemptions for lands owned by a church or religious organization and used as “a place of worship and the land used in connection with it.” The Divisional […]

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Donations of time and money do not create a trust: A look at Mee et al. v. Y.M.C.A.

Social Impact Newsletter

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was unequivocal in its refusal to recognize a trust in certain recreational lands owned by the YMCA. The court did not mince its words. It said to find otherwise would […]

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