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Ontario Legislation Expanding Employer Accountability Re-Introduced

October 31, 2014 | André R. Nowakowski

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

On October 29, 2014, Bill 18, Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014, passed Second Reading in the Ontario legislature and was referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. Bill 118, if passed, would make several changes to […]

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Why Would Anyone Want an Unlimited Liability Company?

October 31, 2014

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

This posting was authored by Stephen Rukavina, an Associate in the Vancouver Office of Miller Thomson LLP An unlimited liability company (“ULC”) is a common entity US businesses use as a Canadian subsidiary or to hold Canadian assets.  This can seem […]

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WSIB Limits on Mental Stress Claims found Unconstitutional

October 27, 2014 | Evan Campbell

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

In a decision released April 29, 2014, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) declared certain provisions of the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (“WSIA”) unconstitutional. The decision (indexed as December No. 2157/09) involved a nurse who was […]

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Successful Motion Confirms Defendant’s Right to Prepare Insurer Examiners for Trial

October 23, 2014 | Nicholaus de Koning, Helen D.K. Friedman

MT Insurance Law Blog

In the context of insurer examinations under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“Schedule”), the Superior Court has found that for the purpose of trial preparation, a Plaintiff’s consent is not required for Defendant’s counsel to meet with the examiners. In […]

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Responsibility of Employers for Conduct of Third Parties

October 21, 2014 | Monique Petrin Nicholson

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has had a summer of interesting decisions.  Following on its decision respecting accommodation of childcare needs, already blogged about earlier this month, the Tribunal also released a decision respecting the responsibility of employers for […]

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Business Agreements and Limitation Periods

October 18, 2014 | Alexandra L. White

MT Litigation Blog

Recently, the Court of Appeal considered limitation periods and discoverability in the context of profits shared under a partnership agreement. This case is significant as it deals with a common scenario in which the terms of a business agreement are […]

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Updates in Oil Tank Litigation

September 29, 2014 | Elizabeth K. Ackman

MT Litigation Blog

Will We Be Out of a Job? Will oil tank leak litigation be a thing of the past?  Not likely, but it is interesting that in 2013 TSSA mandated that all new tanks installed must be double-walled to help prevent […]

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Penalties for Workplace Accidents and Fatalities in Saskatchewan: The Landscape Has Changed

September 19, 2014

Canadian Labour & Employment Law Blog

The Saskatchewan Employment Act, SS 201, c S-15.1 (the “SEA”) was passed by the provincial legislature and brought into force at the end of April, 2014. The passage of the SEA resulted in the consolidation of several pieces of labour […]

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Part XIII Tax: Withholding Tax on Canadian-Source Income

September 16, 2014 | Graham Purse

Carrying on Business in Canada For Non-Residents Blog

Introduction When a Canadian resident makes a payment to a non-resident, the Canadian payor is required to withhold 25% in certain circumstances. Generally, the requirement arises where the payment is of a passive nature – this includes interest, dividends, rents, […]

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Interesting Decision in Fuel Oil Spill Case

September 16, 2014 | Elizabeth K. Ackman

MT Litigation Blog

There is an interesting decision recently out of Orangeville arising out of a residential fuel oil spill.  The case is Thornhill v. Highland,  a decision of Mr. Justice Edwards.  It is under appeal, although it is unknown whether the appeal […]

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