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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 3, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Canada and British Columbia Invest in Infrastructure In order to support community needs and economic recovery in light of COVID-19, there will be new investments in community infrastructure projects throughout British […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (July 2, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Relief measures for Registered Pension Plans and Deferred Salary Leave Plans Proposed amendments to the Income Tax Regulations were announced today by Finance Minister Morneau to provide relief to participating employers […]

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Prescribed rate loans: Tax planning opportunity during uncertain times

Tax Notes

The Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) announced the prescribed rate for the third quarter of 2020 (“Q3”) on June 22, 2020. Starting July 1, 2020, the prescribed rate is 1% (reduced from 2% in the second quarter).  The prescribed rate […]

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Évaluation de la conformité d’une soumission : une portée élargie ?

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Journal Constructo – 25 juin 2020 Introduction Il est bien connu que le dépôt d’une soumission entraîne la création d’un contrat « A » par lequel un donneur d’ouvrage a l’obligation de traiter tous les soumissionnaires équitablement lorsqu’il évalue les soumissions reçues. […]

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Executor compensation – part 2: How does an executor properly take compensation?

MT Estate Litigation Blog

In Part 1 of this series on executor compensation, we looked at what is an appropriate amount for an executor to receive in compensation for their work for the Estate. In this post, we look at the proper method for […]

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“Property damage” in the context of the duty to defend

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. AIG Insurance Company of Canada In 2002 Lockerbie & Hole Eastern Inc. installed a steam heating and cooling pipe system at York University in Toronto. The system was buried in trenches, such […]

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Ontario court confirms that insurers are ultimately liable for the conduct of adjusters

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

In Burns v RBC Life Insurance Co.,1 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently confirmed that liability ultimately rests with insurers where their employees are acting within the scope of their employment. The Facts In this case, the plaintiff had […]

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Case study: Can a client’s breach of contract give rise to a professional regulatory complaint against a design consultant?

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

Introduction To what extent can, or should, a design consultant be held responsible by their professional regulatory body for their client’s failure to follow the requirements of a contract with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (“AHJ”)?  This interesting question arose in […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (June 30, 2020)

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Travel Restrictions Remain in Place for July Holidays The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding all travellers that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings until […]

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Episode 5: Resuming health services amid COVID-19

Morning Commute with Miller Thomson

Listen to Episode 5 of Morning Commute with Miller Thomson. Miller Thomson's Health Industry lawyers discuss issues that health care providers in Ontario will need to consider as they resume services.

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