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Companies must consider environmental, social and governance (“ESG“) factors in their mergers and acquisitions (“M&A“) transactions to achieve maximum value and monitor risks. ESG matters are becoming increasingly significant in M&A transactions as businesses are facing mounting scrutiny and pressure for transparency on climate risk, social justice, sustainability, and corporate governance. To address ESG considerations […]

As workplaces around the country implement employee vaccination policies in response to the pandemic, the obvious question arises of what can be done to enforce them. A well-crafted policy will include provisions on what discipline may apply to employees who fail to comply. However, the existence of a policy statement regarding treatment of non-compliant employees […]

On January 7, 2021, we published a communiqué regarding the new measures in effect to control the community spread of COVID-19 in Québec, which included the implementation of a province-wide curfew. Read our previous communiqué. As of January 9, 2021, the Québec population has been subject to a curfew lasting from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 […]

In a recent ruling the Supreme Court of British Columbia has reaffirmed that notice periods for wrongful dismissal in BC are capped at an upper limit of 24 months, absent special circumstances. In Okano v Cathay Pacific Airway Limited, 2022 BCSC 881 (“Okano”), the plaintiff was 61 years old and had been employed by the […]

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 digital landscapes for the next big thing in tech? This moment is reminiscent of the […]

We would like to recognize Pasha Ameli, Managing Director of Ankura for their contribution to this article. Navigating construction project turbulence Executive summary The construction industry is facing renewed volatility following the announcement of sweeping U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports and possible retaliatory measures by Canada. With a temporary 30-day hold on these tariffs, the […]

As 2023 comes to a close, it is time to look back on important cases that shaped the employment law landscape over the past year. The cases highlighted below serve as helpful reminders of the potential costs associated with faulty employment agreements, and poor behaviour by employers. Termination Provisions In 2023, the Ontario courts continued […]

Condo living is communal living, which can present challenges when a resident simply cannot conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb or threaten others. Condo corporations, boards, managers and other residents often find it difficult to deal with such disruptive individuals. In the most egregious cases the question arises, can we make an […]

On April 28, 2022, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party tabled their 2022 budget. The Lieutenant Governor has dissolved the Legislature and the 2022 Provincial election has officially commenced. This means the Progressive Conservative 2022 budget will not be debated until after the election but will be a topic of interest through the election campaign. Highlights of […]

While we try to imagine what shopping centres will become after the Covid-19 pandemic ends (whenever that may be), the Quebec Court of Appeal has clearly indicated that attempts to control the commercial uses of same, by way of restrictions registered on title, are not the way to proceed. The Court of Appeal’s recent decision […]