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General average, generally

Communiqué Transports et logistique

All hell broke loose aboard the container ship MV ZIM Kingston in late October last year as she made her way across the Pacific Ocean. The 40,300-tonne vessel lost several shipping containers overboard in heavy weather during her crossing from […]

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Injunctive relief as a remedy for ongoing contamination: Ward v. Cariboo Regional District

Alerte environnement

On July 30, 2021, the British Columbia Supreme Court released reasons for judgment in Ward v. Cariboo Regional District, 2021 BCSC 1495, shedding light on the wide breadth of injunctive relief available in circumstances of ongoing environmental contamination.[1] The decision […]

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Preparing for the Metaverse: The next big thing

Alerte Propriété intellectuelle et Technologies de l’information

The rapid emergence of the Metaverse hosts a set of new wonders, curiosities, and potentially even worries. For many, it begins with asking the question – what is the Metaverse? Why are big corporations investing billions of dollars to create […]

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Another vaccination policy is upheld in arbitration

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Bunge Hamilton Canada (“Bunge”) operates a processing facility in Hamilton.  Its facility had two sites separated by a roadway; one was owned by Bunge and the other was leased from the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (“HOPA”).  Under federal Transport Canada […]

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Looking forward: 5 emerging condo trends for 2022

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

While the pandemic will undoubtedly continue to play a large part of the year ahead, there are some other emerging trends that will alter the way the condominium industry does business in Ontario in the coming year. Keeping with our […]

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Appel d’offres public : impact d’une clause de rejet automatique

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 13 décembre 2021 Introduction Le 26 novembre dernier, la Cour d’appel se prononçait sur la qualification d’une dérogation affectant la soumission d’un entrepreneur dans le cadre d’un appel d’offres public, soit le fait de ne pas avoir joint […]

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New Canada Labour Code regulations exempt certain transport drivers from hours of work and scheduling rules

Communiqué Transports et logistique

Effective February 1, 2022, new regulations made under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) will exempt specific classes of federally regulated employees, including some transport drivers, from certain Code provisions concerning hours of work and scheduling. These exemptions form part […]

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Privacy Commissioners take stance against collection of biometric data

Blogue Cybersécurité de MT

The collection (and over collection) of personal information, cybersecurity incidents, and data breaches have never been more topical. Advancements in technology have led to greater global interaction and allowed for commercial efficiency in a time of limited connection. With advancements […]

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Potential Timelines for Implementation of Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020

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

Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020, received royal assent on December 9, 2020 and will come into force on proclamation. The original timeline for proclamation was the summer of 2021; however, the season came and went […]

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New Occupational Health and Safety Act in Alberta: Changes to owners’ obligations

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

Alberta’s new Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force on December 1, 2021.[1] The new Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2020, c O-2.2 (the “New Act”) repeals the former Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2017 c O-2.1 […]

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