The Prerogative of Privacy: What Happens in Cabinet Stays in Cabinet
I. SUPREME COURT OF CANADA DECISION On February 2, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its unanimous decision in Ontario (Attorney General) v Ontario (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2024 SCC 4 (“Ontario v. Ontario”), determining that “in our Westminster […]
ElectoFacts launched by Elections Canada
ElectoFacts is a new resource that Canadians can use to verify the accuracy of information about Canada’s federal electoral process. ElectoFacts is a part of Election Canada’s overall effort to give Canadians the information they need to participate in federal […]
Priority of Crown’s debt over creditors of equal degree
The Crown’s « prerogative of priority » has been enforced in Canada since it was established as a colony of England. See Canada v. Bank of Nova Scotia, [1885] 11 S.C.R. 1 (« the Crown is entitled at common law to a preference […]
Better late than never: The Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act
On December 9, 2023, the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act, SC 2019, c 29, s 387 (“Act”) came into force. Pursuant to the Act, the Government of Canada must pay all construction contractors within 28 days of invoicing. […]
Ontario Superior Court of Justice upholds Protection for Communities and Exploited Persons Act
On September 18, 2023, Justice Goldstein, of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (ONSC), issued his long-awaited decision in Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform v. Attorney General, 2023 ONSC 5197 regarding the constitutional challenges to various provisions within […]
Gerald Chipeur authors article on risk management best practices
Law360
Gerald Chipeur authors article for Law360 covering the best practices of risk management, in relation to forged credentials and false resumés. On July 25, 2023, the Honourable Justice Michael Stephens, of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, issued reasons for […]
Tracey Bailey and Gerald Chipeur author series on understanding the rights of those with severe mental illness
Law360
Tracey Bailey and Gerald Chipeur write a 2-part series for Law360 covering the understanding of rights of those with severe mental illness and substance issues, that arise in medicine and law. A large part of the population will experience mental […]
Modification du Code de déontologie des lobbyistes du Canada : que faut-il savoir?
I. Introduction Une nouvelle version du Code de déontologie des lobbyistes, établi en application de la Loi sur le lobbying, L.R.C. 1985, ch. 44 (4e suppl.) (la « Loi »), entrera en vigueur le 1er juillet 2023. Ainsi, les lobbyistes enregistrés doivent se conformer au Code de […]
Gerald Chipeur writes « Federal Lobbying and Undue Influence Rules »
Gerry Chipeur wrote « Federal Lobbying and Undue Influence Rules, » to identify the rules and definitions that lobbyists and public officials should keep in mind through communications. On July 25, 2022, the Federal Court of Canada issued its decision in National […]
Alberta Court of Appeal to health profession regulators: Do not unnecessarily damage reputation of a professional until all appeals have been exhausted
In recent years, legislators have given regulators increased powers to take enforcement action prior to a hearing or the exhaustion of all appeals. Depending on the legislative framework of the regulator, this may include injunctive orders, restriction or suspension of […]
