Perspectives juridiques

Cybersécurité : Mesures à prendre pour se protéger contre les risques cybernétiques

Impact Social

Au cours des dernières années, la complexité, la fréquence et l’ampleur des cyberattaques n’ont cessé d’augmenter. Les médias rapportent ce qui semble être une cyberattaque majeure presque chaque semaine. Les pirates informatiques visent des entreprises de tous les secteurs, y […]

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L’annulation d’un appel d’offres : enjeux de concurrence

À-Propos Juridique Construction

ACQ Construire – 15 novembre 2016 Depuis quelques années, l’observateur de la jurisprudence de nos tribunaux en matière d’appel d’offres – même l’observateur le plus distrait – n’a pu manquer de constater un déferlement de jugements dans des affaires instituées […]

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Record Keeping Obligations of Ontario Charitable and Not-for-Profit Corporations

Bulletin matinal de droit de l’éducation

This article provides an overview of the current recordkeeping obligations of Ontario registered charities, such as school board foundations, under the Ontario Corporations Act (“OCA”), the not-yet-enacted Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”), and the federal Income Tax Act […]

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Overholding

Rapport - Droit immobilier

Sometimes, the unexpected can occur. Someone gets sick, a big contract falls through, or renovations of a new space go awry – for whatever reason, a tenant may find itself unable to vacate its premises on the termination date of […]

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Disability Planning and Henson Style Trusts in Quebec

Gestion de patrimoine

In many instances, a parent will not have sufficient assets to fully care for a disabled child for the remainder of his or her life. As a result, access to provincial benefits will be crucial for the disabled child. Provincial […]

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In Camera Board Meetings May Not Always be Private

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The Supreme Court of Canada recently held that what happens at in camera meetings may not stay at in camera meetings. Boards of directors may meet in camera (meaning “in chambers”, or privately), in order to discuss particularly sensitive issues, […]

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Insureds Claiming « Diminished Value » Damages under Ontario’s OAP1 Auto Policy [1]

Blogue : Droit des assurances

“Does “damages” in its various manifestations in the OAP, the [Insurance] Act and the Statutory Conditions include Diminished Value? Is …[an insured] estopped from claiming Diminished Value? Is this a contractual claim defined by the statutory policy or does the […]

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CRA Revises Position on the Retention of Church Envelopes

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As a condition of charitable registration, charities are required to keep proper books and records.  This requirement not only enables the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) to audit charities efficiently, but it also ensures that charities are able to justify and […]

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Overview of Record Keeping Obligations for Non-Profit Organizations and Registered Charities

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While non-profit organizations and charities are usually busy carrying out the purposes of their organization, record keeping often takes a back seat to other priorities.  However, good record keeping practices by a non-profit organization or a registered charity should not […]

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L’hypothèque légale de la construction en 4 étapes

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 27 Septembre 2016 Bien que la plupart des projets de construction comportent leur lot de défis, il arrive que le plus grand d’entre eux consiste simplement à se faire payer une fois les travaux complétés. Dans un […]

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