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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in litigation, particularly in the context of class actions. In 2020, applications for authorization to commence class actions have been made notably against nursing homes,1 insurers2 and airline companies.3 In 9369-1426 Québec inc. (Restaurant Bâton Rouge),4 the respondent, Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company (“Allianz”), asked that the Superior Court […]

Early last week, Senator Ratna Omidvar tabled Bill S-222, The Effective and Accountable Charities Act (the “Bill”), to break down barriers for Canadian charities working with other organizations, both in Canada and abroad.  The Bill, if enacted, will bring age old law and policy into the 21st century at a time when charities, non-profits and […]

As private equity funds (PE funds) face increased scrutiny for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, it is increasingly important for PE funds to consider ESG factors in their investment decisions and operation of portfolio companies. This article discusses the trend of integrating ESG considerations into M&A deals. A focus on ESG can be […]

The Queen’s Bench becomes the King’s Bench, the term “Master” is phased out, and other changes of note The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench issued several notices in August and September 2022, announcing important changes to civil practice in the province. Move to King’s Bench Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on September […]

Cybersecurity attacks, data security, and privacy breaches are no longer confined to the technical and esoteric discussions of lawyers, IT professionals, and privacy communities but rather over the past two years have become part of “coffee row” and “water cooler” conversations (whether or not those conversations were actually being had around the water cooler or, […]

In McCrone v. Henry Estate, 2025 BCSC 1076, the Supreme Court of British Columbia recently considered whether a claim challenging a gift in a will to a male escort should be dismissed before trial. The case offers important insight not only for lawyers but also for anyone considering contesting a will or defending a bequest, […]

While many business owners seeking acquisition or exit opportunities entered 2025 with optimism for increased deal activity, tariff announcements from the government of the United States and reciprocal tariffs announced by the Canadian federal government have led to a general slowdown in M&A activity. In the face of continued trade and economic uncertainties, the pace […]

The BC Government has declared a state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, we are encouraged to maintain physical distance from one another. Even when it may be possible to meet and maintain an appropriate distance, many people are reluctant to do so due to legitimate concerns about spreading […]

Ontario property assessments will officially remain frozen on 2016 values for the 2024 taxation year, and the Divisional Court will hear an appeal regarding taxpayers’ rights to annually challenge their property assessments. The Ontario property assessment system ordinarily operates on a four-year cycle. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) conducts a general reassessment of all […]

In Tempo Alberta Electrical Contractors Co. Ltd. v. Man-Shield (Alta) Construction Inc., 2022 ABCA 409, the Alberta Court of Appeal clarified that, based on a collective reading of section 48 and section 22 of the Builders’ Lien Act (Alberta) (now renamed the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act) (the “Act”), a lien bond cannot be […]