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Ontario Government proposes bill to limit registrations of security interests against certain equipment

April 9, 2024 | Shaun Parekh, Harrison Fox, Kenneth R. Rosenstein

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

Introduction The Ontario Government has introduced Bill 169, the Removing Red Tape for Homeowners (No More Pushy, High-Pressure HVAC Scams) Act, 2024 (“Bill 169” or the “Bill”), which limits the registration of a Notice of Security Interest (“NOSI”) against certain […]

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School Boards initiate litigation against Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok

April 4, 2024 | Kate Genest

Morning Recess Education Law Newsletter

Last week, four Ontario school boards issued claims against the companies behind Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok, alleging that they negligently design products that disrupt learning and negatively affect student behaviour, requiring school boards to devote resources to managing the […]

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Canadian Securities Administrators release updated guidelines on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

April 3, 2024 | Simon Igelman, Allison Choi

MT Biosphere™

On March 7, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) released Staff Notice 81-334 (Revised) – ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure (the “Notice”). The Notice updates and replaces the previously issued Staff Notice 81-334, which the CSA had released on January 19, […]

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Un retard dans l’émission de l’ordre de commencer les travaux ouvre-t-il la porte à une réclamation pour coûts supplémentaires?

April 3, 2024 | Yann-Julien Chouinard

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Dans l’affaire Nahtac Constructions inc. c. Ville de Montréal[1], la Cour supérieure a eu à trancher la question à savoir si un entrepreneur pouvait réclamer les coûts supplémentaires associés à la réalisation de travaux en conditions hivernales rendus nécessaires en […]

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The Get It Done Act, 2024: Ontario’s legislature taking steps to expedite expansion of infrastructure and building homes

March 28, 2024 | Noah D. Gordon, Safa Warsi

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

The Government of Ontario recently proposed modifications to the Environmental Assessment Act[1] (the “EAA”) through Bill 162, Get It Done Act, 2024 aimed at making it faster and easier to build infrastructure in Ontario. Proposed changes to the EAA Schedule […]

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British Columbia Court of Appeal confirms exaggerated builder’s lien claims may face cancellation, not reduction

March 28, 2024 | Emma L. Johnston, Cobi Dayan, Annie Redmond

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

Parties facing grossly exaggerated lien claims now have some additional arsenal to defeat the liens before trial. In Darwin Construction (BC) Ltd. v PC Urban Glenaire Holdings Ltd., the British Columbia Court of Appeal (“BCCA”) clarified the circumstances under which […]

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Canada’s Modern Slavery Act applies to some social purpose organizations: What you need to know

March 26, 2024 | Kristina Roberts, P. Jason Kroft

Social Impact Newsletter

The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (commonly referred to as Canada’s Modern Slavery Act) came into force on January 1, 2024. The purpose of the Act is to reduce the use of forced labour […]

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Non-profits and charities governed under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – Are you up-to-date on your Annual Returns?

March 26, 2024 | Rebekah Timm

Social Impact Newsletter

Non-profits and charities subject to the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporation Act (the “CNCA”) must stay up-to-date with their Annual Returns. All corporations that are active (i.e. not dissolved, discontinued, or amalgamated with another corporation) must file an Annual Return with Corporations […]

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Fixed-term trap? Court throws out employer’s early termination provisions and awards former employee the balance of the contract

March 22, 2024 | Armin Sohrevardi

Labour and Employment Communiqué

In Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029, Justice Pierce found the early termination provisions of a fixed-term contract were unenforceable and awarded Ms. Dufault damages for the remaining term. On November 24, 2022, Ms. […]

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Social media screening for job applicants: Human rights and privacy risks Alberta employers should be aware of

March 22, 2024 | Shayla Klein, D. Josiah Allison

Labour and Employment Communiqué

In the digital age, the recruitment landscape has expanded beyond traditional methods, with social media becoming a significant tool for evaluating potential candidates and completing background checks. However, the practice of “creeping” on candidates’ social media profiles during the hiring […]

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