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Please start paying or disputing ASAP – Saskatchewan’s prompt payment legislation is in force

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

On March 1, 2022, Saskatchewan’s new prompt payment legislation came into force. The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 (the “Amending Act”) amends the Builder’s Lien Act and is designed to protect contractors and subcontractors by setting timelines for […]

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2022 Federal Budget Review

Federal Budget Review

Introduction The 2022 Federal Budget was tabled in the House of Commons on April 7, 2022 by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. With a Foreword that began with a thank you to Canadians […]

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2022 Federal Budget: Highlights for the Charitable and NPO sector

Social Impact Newsletter

Introduction On April 7, 2022, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland tabled a new federal budget (the “2022 Budget”). This is only the second federal budget since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and a lot has happened since the 2021 federal […]

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Résumé des mesures du budget fédéral affectant les organismes de bienfaisance et sans but lucratif

Social Impact Newsletter

La ministre des Finances et vice-première ministre fédérale, Chrystia Freeland, a déposé le budget fédéral le 7 avril, 2022. Le budget propose des changements qui concernent les organismes de bienfaisance et les organismes sans but lucratif.  En bref, le budget […]

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Part two: Workplace considerations post-COVID-19 workplace mandates

Labour and Employment Communiqué

In part one of this two-part series on transitioning from COVID-19 workplace mandates, we covered the latest and upcoming changes to COVID-19 workplace safety requirements in British Columbia. In part two, we explain what these changes mean in light of […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Proxies

Health Communiqué

The 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. During the transition […]

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Part one: BC relaxes COVID-19 workplace measures

Labour and Employment Communiqué

British Columbia continues to take steps toward relaxing COVID-19 workplace safety requirements and returning employees to the office, in keeping with recent trends among provincial governments in Canada. On March 11, 2022, the B.C. Provincial Health Officer lifted mandatory face-cover […]

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Canadian sanctions against Russia: Practical considerations for Canadian businesses

Global Trade and Customs Bulletin

In coordination with numerous international allies, Canada has imposed several rounds of sanctions in response to Russia’s recent and ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Those that have business relationships with sanctioned Russian entities or individuals, even indirectly, must evaluate such relationships […]

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Procédure contractuelle de réclamation : Faut-il toujours s’y conformer?

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Introduction Le 24 janvier 2022, la Cour d’appel s’est prononcée dans le cadre d’une affaire pilotée par l’équipe de Miller Thomson qui avait notamment trait à la procédure prévue au Cahier des charges et devis généraux du Québec (« CCDG ») à laquelle […]

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Privacy breaches and speculative disclosure: Sufficient to certify a class action?

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

Introduction Companies often require individuals to provide access to their personal data in order to access products and services. In some circumstances, an individual’s digital footprint and data might be shared with a third party either intentionally or unintentionally. These […]

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