Perspectives juridiques

Les délais de fourniture et de livraison des matériaux au chantier : quelles sont les conséquences?

À-Propos Juridique Construction

avec la collaboration de Gabrielle Shulman Le 28 septembre dernier, la Cour supérieure rendait une décision dans le cadre d’une affaire opposant un distributeur de matériel électrique, Guillevin International (« Guillevin »), à l’un de ses fabricants, Schréder inc. (« Schréder »). Guillevin réclamait de Schréder […]

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Life leases in Alberta: Magic, mystery or an interest in real property?

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

There has been a lot of interest of late in the concept of life leases, but what is a “life lease” exactly and what are your rights as a life leaseholder? Life leases are typically explained as an arrangement that […]

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Updates in Ontario labour and employment matters: disclosure of salary ranges and AI; potential banning of NDAs

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Changes to workers’ rights legislation and Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act On November 6, 2023, the Government of Ontario announced its intention to introduce expansive workers’ rights legislation. If passed, the legislation would require employers to include expected salary ranges […]

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Arbitration clauses – a thorny issue for third-party beneficiaries seeking to litigate

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du Canada

Husky Oil Operations Limited v. Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology Inc.[1] Summary This case involves an interesting set of facts in a construction context. Husky Oil Operations Limited (“Husky Oil”), the project owner, commenced an action against Technip Stone […]

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Proposal to amend the valuation for duty regulations

Bulletin du groupe Commerce mondial et douanes

The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) is proposing amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations (Canada) (the “Regulations”). The CBSA takes the position that the current valuation rules provide an unfair advantage to non-resident importers (“NRIs”). The CBSA notes that […]

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CFI Funding Trust and ITC documentation: Implications for customs law

Bulletin du groupe Commerce mondial et douanes

The Tax Court of Canada (“TCC”) issued a ruling in CFI Funding Trust v. The Queen,[1] respecting documentary requirements under s.169(4) of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) (the “ETA”),[2] a provision outlining the form requirements for input tax credits (“ITCs”). […]

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Canada’s action to eliminate forced labour and child labour

Bulletin du groupe Commerce mondial et douanes

Introduction In furtherance of Canada’s commitment to eliminate forced labour and child labour, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Canada) (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on May 11, 2023.[1] The Act imposes reporting obligations […]

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The impacts of climate change on worker health and safety: What should employers be thinking about?

MT Biosphère MC

A heavy storm in Southern Ontario in the Spring of 2022 (labelled a “Derecho” by our meteorologists) caused extensive property damage over a wide swath of some of the most densely populated area of the country. It served as yet […]

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Artificial intelligence in legal limbo: Alberta’s courts are the latest to provide guidance over the use of generative AI in legal submissions

Communiqué sur le litige commercial

Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in legal practice and is being used by various practitioners and self-represented litigants as a tool to assist with legal research and court submissions. However, the integration of AI […]

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Ontario Superior Court provides clarity on the availability of lien rights in connection with pre-fabricated structures

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ontario

In On Point Ltd. v. Conseil des Ecoles Catholiques du Centre Est et al, 2023 ONSC 1341, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that the construction and installation of portable classrooms are “improvements” as that term is defined under […]

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