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Introduction To combat the spread of COVID-19, many governments and public authorities issued orders mandating the closure of, or restrictions upon, businesses.  One common order restricted mass gatherings of people in excess of a certain number, which may not have resulted in a complete cessation of business, but rather a partial reduction or shutdown.  The […]

We are pleased to invite you to our Miller Thomson complimentary Labour Relations & Employment Law Virtual Client Seminar. Our featured speakers will provide legal and practical insights on emerging HR topics impacting the workplace. As a full day webinar might be too long, we have divided our normal Client Conference into two half days. Agenda Thursday, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating global economic impact. To boost the Alberta economy and attract more business, the Alberta Government has recently announced several measures. A. Repealing Residency Requirement for Directors U.S. and other foreign‑based businesses looking to incorporate a Canadian subsidiary will have another option where there will be no Canadian director. […]

On September 14, 2021, the Ontario Provincial Government released O. Reg. 645/21: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step (the “Regulations”) pertaining to mandatory vaccinations. Many in the condominium industry are asking whether the Regulations apply to common element areas in condominiums. The media previously reported that a representative of […]

On August 13, 2020, the Ontario Government (the “Government”) launched consultations on establishing provincial privacy legislation for the private sector. As one of the stated goals is to expand the scope and application of private sector privacy law to non-commercial organizations such as not-for-profits and charities, any new provincial legislation would lead to a change in how […]

Roberto Noce, KC shares insights on the legalities of excluding a condo board member from a meeting. Read and listen to the media clips: Noce: Can condo board exclude a member from meeting?, by Roberto Noce (Edmonton) – The Calgary Sun, July 19, 2024 Noce: Can condo board exclude a member from meeting?, by Roberto […]

Money service businesses (“MSBs”) will now have greater oversight by the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”). On March 29, 2023, British Columbia put forward Bill 19 – 2023 Money Services Businesses Act (“Bill 19”) which aims to regulate MSBs at the provincial level. Bill 19 originated from recommendations of the Cullen Commission which found […]

David Tang and Greg Bush present on “COVID Vaccination Policies – Legal and Practical Considerations” at the Ontario Real Estate Association’s Vaccination Policies – Panel Presentation & Discussion webinar. Webinar details and registration (OREA login details required)

Karima Kanani speaks at AdvantAge Ontario’s “OHT Decision Making in COVID and Beyond Strengthening the LTC Voice” webinar on September 22, 2020.

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 […]