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Charity lawyers strongly support Bill S-216

April 1, 2022 | Nicole K. D’Aoust

Social Impact Newsletter

A group of 42 prominent charity lawyers have signed a second open letter (PDF) in order to voice their full support for the adoption of Bill S-216: Effective and Accountable Charities Act (the “Bill”). As of February 22, 2022, the […]

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Key considerations for gift agreements

April 1, 2022 | M. Elena Hoffstein

Social Impact Newsletter

It is not necessary to have a gift agreement in order to make a gift. However, it is important for charitable gifts and charitable pledges made by donors to charities be documented. A gift agreement provides evidence that a gift […]

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Report on the Charities Program 2020 to 2021

April 1, 2022 | Brittany Sud

Social Impact Newsletter

The Report on the Charities Program provides a snapshot of the Canadian charitable sector and an update on the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) Charities Directorate’s activities during fiscal year 2020 to 2021. According to the Charities Directorate’s administrative data for […]

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British Columbia Court of Appeal comments on the test for want for prosecution applications

March 30, 2022 | Fareeha Qaiser, Caitlin VanDuzer

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction The Court of Appeal for British Columbia (the “Court of Appeal”), in Drennan v Smith, 2022 BCCA 86,  provided significant commentary on want for prosecution applications and warned of possible changes to come. Mr. Tyler Drennan (the “Appellant”) appealed […]

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Part 1: Top 6 considerations for new condominiums

March 29, 2022 | Jason Rivait

MT Condominium & Strata Brief

With the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions and immigration doors re-opening, there should be no shortage of cranes in the ground over the next few years. New condominiums have a host of issues to address within the first couple years of […]

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Luxury tax draft legislation (finally) released: May apply to certain vehicles, aircraft, and boats

March 29, 2022 | Colleen Ma

Tax Notes

On March 11, 2022, the draft legislative proposals relating to the Select Luxury Items Tax Act (the “Act”) were released for public comment. This new luxury tax was first announced in the 2021 Federal Budget, with a detailed backgrounder released […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Limits on Board delegation

March 24, 2022 | Karima Kanani, Michele Szynkaruk

Health Communiqué

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Ontario not-for-profit corporations have three years to transition their governing documents to conform with the ONCA. Our ONCA Fast Facts series explores what is new and […]

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Consultations on mandatory labelling of chemicals in consumer products in Canada – Register by March 25, 2022

March 21, 2022 | Jaclyne Reive

Marketing, Advertising & Product Compliance Communiqué

Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada are inviting interested parties to provide their input on how information on chemical ingredients in certain consumer products should be disclosed. These ongoing national consultations address mandatory labelling for chemicals in consumer […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Audits and review engagements

March 17, 2022 | Karima Kanani, Michele Szynkaruk

Health Communiqué

In October 2021, the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force. Ontario not-for-profit corporations have three years to transition their governing documents to conform with the ONCA. Our ONCA Fast Facts series explores what is new and different in the […]

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Don’t presume your kid will get it: Simard Estate and beneficiary designations

March 15, 2022 | Stephen Hsia

Wealth Matters

This past February, millions of Canadians contributed to their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSPs”). However, few may realize that those hard-earned savings might not go to their chosen beneficiary. The British Columbia Supreme Court decision of Simard v. Simard Estate, […]

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