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CBSA Interim Turnaround Policy expiring November 2, 2020

October 20, 2020 | Jaclyne Reive

Transportation & Logistics Communiqué

Highway carriers engaged in cross-border operations should be aware that the Interim Turnaround Policy (the “Policy”) implemented by the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) will expire as of 11:59pm P.T. on November 2, 2020, as set out in Customs Notice […]

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Supreme Court of Canada’s latest word on bonus entitlements on termination: Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd.

October 19, 2020 | Michael Cleveland, Lisa Goodfellow

Labour and Employment Communiqué

The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd.[1] This highly anticipated decision dealt with the entitlement to bonuses and long-term incentive plan amounts in assessing wrongful dismissal damages. The Court concluded that […]

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Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 3

October 15, 2020 | Leanna Olson, Lauren M. Toreson

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

In our previous blogs part 1 and part 2 of this series, we highlighted a number of key provisions that should be considered in construction contracts. Below we will touch on three more important clauses that should be considered. These […]

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The Consequences of Faulty Workmanship may not be Excluded from Insurance Coverage: Condominium Corporation No. 9312374 v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2020 ABCA 166

October 15, 2020 | Bronwhyn Simmons, Mark Alexander, Emma L. Johnston

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently considered whether the cost to correct structural damage caused by a contractor was covered by a multi-peril insurance policy that excluded coverage for faulty workmanship. In Condominium Corporation No. 9312374 v Aviva Insurance Company […]

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Reminder to Ontario employers: Mandatory AODA compliance reports due December 31, 2020 and other important workplace requirements

October 15, 2020 | Seann D. McAleese, Taylor Maitland

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Update: In follow up to our communique, the Directorate began notifying employers and other organizations via e-mail on October 8, 2020 that it has granted an extension for businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees to file an accessibility […]

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New targeted support to help businesses affected by the pandemic

October 15, 2020 | Michael Cleveland, Caroline Dussault

Labour and Employment Communiqué

The Federal Government has announced new support for Canadian businesses so that they can keep workers on the job. The Government acknowledged that, even if many businesses have reopened, most are not back to full capacity and are facing the […]

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Ad Standards releases 2019 ad complaints and disputes report

October 8, 2020 | Jaclyne Reive

Marketing, Advertising & Product Compliance Communiqué

Ad Standards Canada (“Ad Standards”) recently published its report regarding ad complaints and disputes that it received in 2019. This article provides an overview and highlights the trends from 2019. Competitor complaints addressed misleading superiority and ranking claims. On the […]

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The anti-deprivation rule is alive and well: Chandos Construction v Deloitte Restructuring

October 8, 2020 | Kyla E. M. Mahar, Tamie Dolny

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

In its most recent decision, Chandos Construction Ltd v Deloitte Restructuring Inc.[1], the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) reaffirmed the existence of the common law anti-deprivation rule in Canada. The anti-deprivation rule provides that a contractual provision is void […]

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Is a partial restriction of business sufficient to trigger the “inability to use” clause in business interruption claims?

October 7, 2020 | Karen L. Weslowski

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

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 […]

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Tarion’s response to COVID-19

October 7, 2020 | Ana Simões

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has raised new issues relating to insurance and the home building industry. Following a total project suspension, construction has slowly resumed in Ontario, albeit with reduced crews and strained supply chains. These constraints raise increasingly important […]

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