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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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

On November 30, 2020, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020 (the “Economic Statement”). The Economic Statement announced major changes to the GST/HST regime as it relates to e?commerce and the digital economy. The current GST/HST system is mostly reflective of […]

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 […]

On May 4th, the Lobbyists Transparency Act came into effect, increasing registration and reporting requirements for all organizations (including not-for-profits) that lobby provincial employees or public office holders in British Columbia. “Lobbying” is defined broadly. It includes attempting to influence government decisions, such as legislative proposals, bills, resolutions, regulations, programs, policies, directives and guidelines. It […]

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 […]