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What damages can you lien for? PME Inc v Enerkem Alberta Biofuels LP (Enerkem Alberta Biofuels GP Inc), 2021 ABQB 889

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

The decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in PME Inc v Enerkem Alberta Biofuels LP (Enerkem Alberta Biofuels GP Inc)[1] considers whether the lien fund or the value of a builders’ lien under the Alberta Builders’ Lien Act, […]

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Owners beware: Factoring invoices should not be factored into the major lien fund

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Western Canada

In Factors Western Inc. v DCR Inc., 2021 ABCA 433 (“Factors Western“), the main issue that the Alberta Court of Appeal was faced with was determining whether or not an invoice that was factored between a project owner, a general […]

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BC introduces single-step union certification

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Bill 10, titled the Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on June 2, 2022. The Bill was sponsored by The Honourable Harry Bains, the Minister of Labour, and introduces a number of changes to the Labour Relations […]

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Dealing with employees’ off-duty conduct

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Employers are increasingly faced with public pressure to discipline employees who engage in offensive conduct or who post offensive content online while off-duty. Employers must balance this public pressure with their duties and obligations to their employees. Determining what to […]

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Transport Canada renews temporary certificate for transportation of COVID-19 test samples

Transportation & Logistics Communiqué

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s federal government has periodically waived certain rules normally applicable to the transportation of COVID-19 test samples, which qualify as dangerous goods and are therefore subject to the requirements of the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods […]

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Funding non-qualified donees just got one step easier for Canadian charities

Social Impact Newsletter

It might soon be easier for Canadian registered charities to give funds directly to non-qualified donees in Canada and abroad. Currently, Canadian registered charities can use their resources only on their “own activities” or on gifts to other qualified donees. […]

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L’importance de la mise en demeure

Construction Newsletter - Quebec

Dans une décision rendue récemment[1], la Cour supérieure a réitéré l’importance de transmettre une mise en demeure préalablement à l’institution d’un recours en dommages suivant l’exécution fautive de travaux. Faits Dans cette affaire, la Coopérative de solidarité en habitation Carpe […]

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A foul ball to the head: No negligence established under the Occupier’s Liability Act

MT Insurance Law Blog

Introduction The British Columbia Court of Appeal, in Rivers v North Vancouver (District), 2021 BCCA 407, considered a negligence claim brought pursuant to the common law and British Columbia’s Occupiers Liability Act (the “Act”). In doing so, they clarified what […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Annual meeting essentials

Health Communiqué

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Not-for-profit corporations incorporated in Ontario will have a three year transition period to make changes to their governing documents to comply with the ONCA. Our ONCA […]

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Consultation on new guidance for foods sold through e-commerce (open until July 8, 2022)

Marketing, Advertising & Product Compliance Communiqué

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are seeking feedback to inform their development of voluntary guidance for businesses when selling food and beverages to consumers through e-commerce. The guidance would relate to food information, such as labelling […]

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