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On September 19, 2024, River Associates Investments, L.P. announced that it had completed the acquisition of 879142 Alberta Ltd. (d.b.a.  Measur) (“Measur”) through its Oakville, Ontario based portfolio company Hoskin Scientific Ltd. (“Hoskin Scientific”). Founded in 1946, Hoskin Scientific is the Canadian market leader in test and measurement data to monitor critical applications in environmental, […]

Counsel to the successful applicant

The Canadian real estate investment landscape has seen significant changes over the past several years, largely in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Office workers across the board have been reluctant to return to the office and in turn many prime commercial properties continue to report high vacancy levels.  Heightened interest rates have rendered buy and […]

New changes to Canada’s cannabis regulations have been proposed by Health Canada and are subject to consultation and request for comments until July 8, 2024.[1] The amendments come amidst calls from industry and stakeholders to reduce the regulatory administrative burden associated with their participation in the cannabis market. The changes proposed include new requirements for […]

Ontario’s religious organizations are used to relying upon Ontario’s Assessment Act’s property tax exemptions for lands owned by a church or religious organization and used as “a place of worship and the land used in connection with it.” The Divisional Court’s 2022 confirmation of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (“MPAC”) decision to exempt only a […]

On April 7, 2016, the Government of Quebec (the “Government”) released the 2030 Energy Policy (the “Policy”),[1] which sets out Quebec’s goal of becoming a North American leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy by 2030. Accordingly, on November 16, 2020, the Government unveiled the 2030 Plan for a Green Economy (the “Plan”),[2]  which prioritizes […]

Counsel to St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation Kitchener-Waterloo and Grand River Hospital Foundation

Introduction Effective January 1, 2024, Alberta’s streamlined trial process under Rule 8.25 of the Alberta Rules of Court will replace summary trials.[1] This reform is potentially significant for businesses seeking efficient and cost-effective ways to resolve disputes – provided your matter is appropriate for resolution by way of streamlined trial.  In the recent decision of […]

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Ontario not-for-profit corporations have three years to transition their governing documents to conform with the ONCA. Our ONCA Fast Facts series explores what is new and different in the ONCA. This week we are discussing limits on Board delegation. Directors may […]

In Alberta, a new Occupational Health and Safety Act will come into effect on Proclamation.[1] Once it is proclaimed into force, the new act will repeal the current Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2017 c O-2.1 (“Current Act”). The new act will be cited as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2020, c […]