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Federal update: New workplace harassment and violence requirements effective January 1, 2021

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

On June 24, 2020, the Federal Government published the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulations”). The Regulations set out requirements aimed at addressing workplace violence and harassment. They will come into force on January 1, 2021, replacing Part […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 7, 2020)

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Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Service Canada Begins Gradual Reopening 90 Service Canada Centres will be opening across the country in accordance with public health  guidelines. The re-opening of these services will be in addition to […]

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Startling new case on termination clauses: Waksdale v. Swegon North America

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

The recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Waksdale v. Swegon North America could significantly impact many employment termination provisions in Ontario.  The Court held that a “for cause” termination provision in an employment contract that was […]

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Lender ‘know your client’ diligence—compliance with Canadian sanctions laws

Communiqué - Services financiers et restructuration

In light of the continuing globalization of trade and international cross border financing arrangements, it is critical to determine if a transaction is prohibited by sanctions laws. Under Canadian and international law, there are a variety of sanctions laws that […]

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IIROC issues Notice regarding cybersecurity in cloud services and application programming interfaces

Blogue Cybersécurité de MT

On June 24, 2020, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (“IIROC”) released an Education Notice to members (“Cybersecurity – Cloud Services and Application Programming Interfaces”) outlining key elements of cybersecurity strategies pertaining to adoption and implementation of cloud services […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 6, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: One Time Tax-Free Payment for Seniors Seniors are facing increased health, economic and social challenges due to COVID-19. In response to these difficulties, the government is providing a one-time, tax-free payment […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 3, 2020)

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Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Canada and British Columbia Invest in Infrastructure In order to support community needs and economic recovery in light of COVID-19, there will be new investments in community infrastructure projects throughout British […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 2, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Relief measures for Registered Pension Plans and Deferred Salary Leave Plans Proposed amendments to the Income Tax Regulations were announced today by Finance Minister Morneau to provide relief to participating employers […]

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Prescribed rate loans: Tax planning opportunity during uncertain times

Bulletin fiscal

The Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) announced the prescribed rate for the third quarter of 2020 (“Q3”) on June 22, 2020. Starting July 1, 2020, the prescribed rate is 1% (reduced from 2% in the second quarter).  The prescribed rate […]

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Évaluation de la conformité d’une soumission : une portée élargie ?

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 25 juin 2020 Introduction Il est bien connu que le dépôt d’une soumission entraîne la création d’un contrat « A » par lequel un donneur d’ouvrage a l’obligation de traiter tous les soumissionnaires équitablement lorsqu’il évalue les soumissions reçues. […]

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