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Drivers Inc: Classification issues in transportation

Transportation & Logistics Communiqué

Introduction Proper classification of drivers is an ongoing issue. The way drivers are classified can significantly impact the obligations and operations of a business, as independent contractors are excluded from most employment standards and labour relations legislation both federally and […]

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Leave to appeal duty to defend issues denied by Supreme Court of Canada

MT Insurance Law Blog

Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal decisions of the Alberta Court of Appeal and the Ontario Court of Appeal, respectively, regarding the duty to defend.  As a result, the appellate decisions stand and are discussed below. […]

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Canadian privacy law 2.0: Artificial intelligence (AI) and Bill C-11, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act

MT Cybersecurity Blog

In a recent announcement, the Canadian federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) released a report containing recommendations on how AI should be treated under Canadian privacy law, and what protections need to be in place to ensure AI applications reach […]

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Update on medical assistance in dying (MAID) law in Canada

Wealth Matters

The law related to medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada continues to evolve since the Supreme Court struck down applicable portions of the Criminal Code[1] in 2015.[2] The federal government introduced legislative reform in 2016, and proposed further amendments […]

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News Alert: Canada Revenue Agency releases new and updated guidances for charities

Social Impact Newsletter

Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has released the following new and updated guidances for registered charities: “CG-030, Advancement of education and charitable registration” which replaces multiple CRA policy statements and commentaries as set out therein; “CG-029, Relief of poverty and charitable […]

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News Alert: BC government announces Parliamentary Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits

Social Impact Newsletter

On Thursday, November 26, 2020, the new B.C. government announced its cabinet members and parliamentary secretaries. This included the appointment of Niki Sharma as the Parliamentary Secretary – Community Development and Non-Profits. This is the first time charities and non-profit […]

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Rempel Estate v. Dudley: Curative Powers found within the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13

MT Estate Litigation Blog

The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently released an important decision regarding the curative powers of section 58 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13 (“WESA”) with respect to non-compliant documents that constitute a deceased’s testamentary intention. […]

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Clause prévoyant l’indemnisation de l’entrepreneur général en cas de faillite d’un sous-traitant : est-ce valide ?

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Journal Constructo – 12 novembre 2020 Il est notoire que le contrat, en raison de son caractère obligatoire, sera considéré comme étant la loi des parties [1]. Dans quelques situations, les tribunaux ont toutefois un pouvoir d’intervention quant à la […]

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Privacy Law & Data Protection

Morning Recess Education Law Newsletter

The federal Digital Charter Implementation Act was introduced for First Reading on November 17, 2020 as Bill C-11. If enacted, the new Consumer Privacy Protection Act will replace the privacy portions of the current Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”), […]

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COVID-19 restrictions reinstated or implemented across the country

Labour and Employment Communiqué

With the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, many areas of Canada this week have reinstated or implemented restrictions with the goal of controlling the spread of the disease.  Some of the key restrictions are set out below. Alberta […]

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