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Quantifying damages for breach of privacy and loss of data: Is a loss of data without actual resulting harm compensable?

4 janvier 2022 | George A.G. Anderson

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Introduction The proliferation of technology has resulted in an increase of data and the use of that data for commercial (and potentially nefarious) purposes, as well as a corresponding increase in the value of that data. Given the value of […]

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Interpretations of the UKSC decision Okpabi v Royal Dutch, which heightened the risk of lawsuits for Canadian companies with overseas subsidiaries

4 janvier 2022 | Ana Simões

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

The decision of the UK Supreme Court in Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and another[1](“Okpabi”) found that a UK parent company arguably owed a duty of care to Nigerian claimants relating to the actions of its Nigerian […]

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When old bylaws stop you from using BC’s new virtual meeting option: The Farrish 2021 case

17 décembre 2021 | Stephen Hsia

Impact Social

As 2021 comes to a close, BC societies should be aware of recent changes in the law that will affect their bylaws and processes. Farrish v. Delta Hospice Society and virtual meetings In May 2021, the BC Government amended the […]

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$17 million estate gift to private foundation not eligible for tax credit: Lessons from last-minute tax planning

17 décembre 2021 | Troy McEachren

Impact Social

The Tax Court of Canada decision in Odette (Estate) v the Queen[1] demonstrates two equally important principles. The first is the need to carefully review complex provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ITA”) when developing a tax plan. […]

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More provincial oversight: Recommendations from the Allan Inquiry regarding non-profits and charities

17 décembre 2021 | Kristina Roberts

Impact Social

On October 21, 2021, over two years after Steve Allan (« Allan » or the « Commissioner« ), a Calgary-based forensic and restructuring accountant, was appointed as commissioner of the public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns, the commission’s 657-page Report was released. Mandate of […]

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Alberta Court of Appeal to health profession regulators: Do not unnecessarily damage reputation of a professional until all appeals have been exhausted

16 décembre 2021 | Tracey M. Bailey, KC, Gerald D. Chipeur, KC

Communiqué sur la santé

In recent years, legislators have given regulators increased powers to take enforcement action prior to a hearing or the exhaustion of all appeals. Depending on the legislative framework of the regulator, this may include injunctive orders, restriction or suspension of […]

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Agreements subject to environmental conditions: A cautionary tale

9 décembre 2021 | Michael McCluskey

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

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides a cautionary tale for those who engage in agreements subject to an environmental remediation condition. Background: 384130 Ontario Limited v. 520611 Ontario Limited In 2003, the plaintiff entered into […]

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Construction liens’ applicability to prefabricated modular buildings

9 décembre 2021 | Michael Arbutina, Catherine Phelps

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

Construction liens are charges against interests in land and premises, and are governed by the Construction Act, RSO 1990, c. C30.[1] Construction liens provide contractors and other parties to the contract protection for payment for materials and/or services provided on […]

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Compliance with notice requirements critical in construction contracts with government owners

9 décembre 2021 | Michael McCluskey

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

As previously discussed in our 2019 Article “Notice requirements in construction”,[1] the Canadian courts tend to favour strict compliance and interpretation of notice provisions in construction contracts, especially when they are clear and unambiguous. These requirements remain consistent and have […]

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Government extends mandatory vaccination obligations to more federally-regulated employers

9 décembre 2021 | Justin Diggle

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., has announced the Federal Government’s intention to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for almost all federally regulated workplaces. These workplaces include, amongst others, banks, interprovincial road transportation, postal and courier services, radio and television broadcasting, […]

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