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Can not-for-profit organizations run a business?

Social Impact Newsletter

One matter that comes up from time to time, and with increasing frequency in the past few years in response to a decrease in available funding, is the extent to which, as a means to generate revenue, non-profit organizations (“NPOs”) […]

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The Societies Amendment Act, 2021: Time to update your operating system

Social Impact Newsletter

Every once in a while, my phone reminds me that it’s time to update its operating system. As I have learned the hard way, ignoring those updates can only cause headaches later. Phones on older operating systems not only miss […]

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Helping the crisis in Ukraine: Be careful making these 4 assumptions

Social Impact Newsletter

Canadians are concerned about the ongoing military conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donors and charities are looking for ways to help – fast. Despite the urge to help quickly, Canadian donors should refresh themselves on the rules of giving […]

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More new requirements on the horizon for Ontario employers

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On February 24, 2022, the Ontario government announced it would be introducing legislation requiring large employers to “tell their workers if, how and why” they are being monitored electronically.  This was followed by an announcement on February 28, 2022 that […]

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Partenariat public-privé : Attention à ne pas fausser l’évaluation du risque de son cocontractant

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Introduction Les partenariats public-privé (« PPP ») sont couramment employés pour la réalisation de projets d’infrastructure. Dans une décision rendue récemment[1], la Cour supérieure a été appelée à déterminer si un donneur d’ouvrage public avait manqué à ses devoirs de […]

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Construction owners take note: Supreme Court will rule on important OHSA issue

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

In Ontario (Labour) v Sudbury (City),[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal recently held that a construction owner may be liable for violations of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) on a construction project as an employer. On December […]

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Trends for contractors to consider in preparing bids and tenders

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

As Ontario recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry is facing an unfamiliar economic landscape. With inflation at a 30-year high, a low labour force participation rate, and significant supply chain delays, contractors must revisit the risk allocation models […]

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Ontario Court of Appeal confirms modern approach to cost awards in estate litigation: McGrath v. Joy

MT Estate Litigation Blog

On February 10, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) released its decision in McGrath v. Joy, 2022 ONCA 119. In this case, the applicant challenged the validity of a holograph will written shortly before the testator committed suicide […]

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Bill 37: Prompt Payment slated to come into force on August 29, 2022 (and Regulations!)

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

On February 25, 2022, the Government announced that Bill 37 will come into force on August 29, 2022. Miller Thomson has been closely following the development of Bill 37: The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act) (“Bill 37”) which first […]

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Zerbin v Vrbanek, 2021 ABCA 317: The Alberta Court kicks back at a contractor taking kickbacks

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

In the Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Zerbin v Vrbanek, 2021 ABCA 317 (“Zerbin”), and the preceding trial decision (Zerbin v Vrbanek, 2020 ABQB 797), the Alberta Courts assessed damages against a general contractor who was bleeding the owners on […]

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