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Soumission irrégulière au BSDQ : la responsabilité de l’entrepreneur destinataire envers le soumissionnaire fautif

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Journal Constructo – 28 octobre 2021 Les tribunaux ont depuis longtemps reconnu qu’en acceptant une soumission non conforme, l’entrepreneur destinataire engage sa responsabilité envers le plus bas soumissionnaire conforme. Par contre, l’entrepreneur destinataire peut-il également engager sa responsabilité envers un […]

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Please pay ASAP – Saskatchewan’s prompt payment legislation will be in force in March 2022

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

Introduction The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 (the “Act”) will be proclaimed into force on March 1, 2022. The Act received Royal Assent in 2019 but was not immediately proclaimed in force […]

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ONCA: Governance Action Items

Health Communiqué

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) came into force on October 19, 2021 with supporting Regulations. On the same day, the new Ontario Business Registry also launched. Ontario not-for-profit corporations now have a 3 year transition period to make […]

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Not-for-Profit legislative update from Alberta

Social Impact Newsletter

Over the past year, there have been a number of significant legislative changes affecting the not-for-profit sector in Alberta. Some key updates to be aware of include: Amendments to all incorporating legislation allowing organizations to hold virtual meetings; Amendments to […]

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CRA issues helpful clarification on NPO reserves

Social Impact Newsletter

A non-charitable, non-profit organization is required by the Income Tax Act of Canada to be “operated for a purpose other than profit.”  In the past, the CRA has suggested that any accumulation of surplus by an NPO beyond its immediate […]

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Federal Government announces further support measures for employers and workers

Labour and Employment Communiqué

The Federal Government has announced further measures to assist employers and workers during the pandemic, including the extension of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program until May 7, 2022, at 50%. The Federal Government is also proposing the creation of two […]

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Ontario introduces Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021: Disconnecting from work, limits on non-competes, licensing of temporary staffing agencies, and more

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On Monday, October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2021.   If passed, this Bill will require employers with 25 employees or more to develop “disconnecting from work” policies within six months from its effective date.  […]

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Case Commentary: Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41 – The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the distinction between core and non-core policy decisions

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction In the recent decision of Nelson (City) v. Marchi, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the law with respect to what constitutes a “core policy decision” rendering a government or public authority immune from liability.  In this particular case, […]

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Canada’s response to the Taliban in Afghanistan

Global Trade and Customs Bulletin

On April 14, 2021, the United States announced a complete withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan by August 31, 2021, ending a twenty-year presence in the country. Prior to their departure, the Afghan government had collapsed and the Taliban had […]

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Out of charge: Do insurers and lenders hold the key to the mass adoption of electric vehicles?

EnviroNotes!

In an effort to reach its stated goal of net-zero emissions across the country, the Government of Canada has plans to implement a ban on the sale of all gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. In response, certain Ontario automotive assembly plants, […]

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