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We are pleased to be recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” rankings in Canada, where we were listed in 149 categories. At Miller Thomson, our commitment to our clients is at the heart of everything we do. We understand that each client has unique goals and challenges, and we work tirelessly […]

Introduction Market volatility arising from the COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything experienced in recent history. Two of the largest single day drops in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average occurred in March 2020. Later that same month, the S&P 500 Index experienced an 18% surge over a period of three days; and since […]

Sean McGarry is an experienced and practical litigator focusing on professional liability, product liability, class action defence and commercial disputes. He is trusted by engineers, designers, manufacturers, distributors, directors, brokers and insurers on a wide variety of litigated matters. As lead counsel, Sean has successfully contested matters through summary judgment, private arbitration, trial and appeal. […]

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision in Chen v Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited, 2022 ONCA 887, invalidating a home buyer’s Notice of Rescission, affirming that the buyer anticipatorily breached the contract and entitling the developer to retain the buyer’s deposit and seek damages. Chen, the buyer, entered into an agreement of purchase […]

Canada has imposed sanctions related to Russia under the Special Economic Measures Act,[1] the Export and Import Permits Act[2] and the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”).[3]  The Regulations respond to actions by Russia that have impacted human rights and Ukraine’s sovereignty. On February 24, 2022, Canada strengthened the Regulations in harmony with measures […]

In the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s (OSFI) first Annual Risk outlook for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the OSFI identifies the most material risks which face federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs). Among the financial risks that the OSFI identifies as most pressing is a significant cybersecurity incident or cyberattack. This focus has been intensified […]

October 19, 2021, marked the long-awaited coming into force of the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”), over ten years after it received Royal Assent in 2010. This proclamation initiated a three-year transition period for charities and not-for-profit corporations  subject to the ONCA to make any necessary changes to their governing documents to bring them into […]

In Quebec, the Consumer Protection Act (the “CPA”) governs contracts for goods or services entered into between consumers and merchants in the course of their business.[1] When it comes to loans of money or credit, lenders wishing to establish themselves in Quebec as well as consumers must be aware of the complex and well-defined legal framework […]

It is undeniable that social media has transformed the way individuals interact with one another. In 2018, 64% of Canadians had a social media profile, 50% of whom were registered on more than one social media site.[1] Ontario has the highest number of social media users in Canada with 67% of residents using social media […]

When it comes to court proceedings, time is of the essence. This principle becomes even more crucial when applying for a provisional injunction, as was recently reaffirmed by the Superior Court in Ville de Baie-d’Urfé c. Hirtle [1]. The applicant, the Town of Baie D’Urfé (the “Town”), applied for a provisional injunction to stop construction […]