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Interpretations of the UKSC decision Okpabi v Royal Dutch, which heightened the risk of lawsuits for Canadian companies with overseas subsidiaries

January 4, 2022 | Ana Simões

Lloyd's Brief: Canadian Legal Perspectives

The decision of the UK Supreme Court in Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and another[1](“Okpabi”) found that a UK parent company arguably owed a duty of care to Nigerian claimants relating to the actions of its Nigerian […]

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When old bylaws stop you from using BC’s new virtual meeting option: The Farrish 2021 case

December 17, 2021 | Stephen Hsia

Social Impact Newsletter

As 2021 comes to a close, BC societies should be aware of recent changes in the law that will affect their bylaws and processes. Farrish v. Delta Hospice Society and virtual meetings In May 2021, the BC Government amended the […]

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$17 million estate gift to private foundation not eligible for tax credit: Lessons from last-minute tax planning

December 17, 2021 | Troy McEachren

Social Impact Newsletter

The Tax Court of Canada decision in Odette (Estate) v the Queen[1] demonstrates two equally important principles. The first is the need to carefully review complex provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ITA”) when developing a tax plan. […]

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More provincial oversight: Recommendations from the Allan Inquiry regarding non-profits and charities

December 17, 2021 | Kristina Roberts

Social Impact Newsletter

On October 21, 2021, over two years after Steve Allan (“Allan” or the “Commissioner“), a Calgary-based forensic and restructuring accountant, was appointed as commissioner of the public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns, the commission’s 657-page Report was released. Mandate of […]

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Alberta Court of Appeal to health profession regulators: Do not unnecessarily damage reputation of a professional until all appeals have been exhausted

December 16, 2021 | Tracey M. Bailey, KC, Gerald D. Chipeur, KC

Health Communiqué

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 […]

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Agreements subject to environmental conditions: A cautionary tale

December 9, 2021 | Michael McCluskey

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides a cautionary tale for those who engage in agreements subject to an environmental remediation condition. Background: 384130 Ontario Limited v. 520611 Ontario Limited In 2003, the plaintiff entered into […]

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Construction liens’ applicability to prefabricated modular buildings

December 9, 2021 | Michael Arbutina, Catherine Phelps

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

Construction liens are charges against interests in land and premises, and are governed by the Construction Act, RSO 1990, c. C30.[1] Construction liens provide contractors and other parties to the contract protection for payment for materials and/or services provided on […]

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Compliance with notice requirements critical in construction contracts with government owners

December 9, 2021 | Michael McCluskey

Breaking Ground: MT Construction Law Ontario Edition

As previously discussed in our 2019 Article “Notice requirements in construction”,[1] the Canadian courts tend to favour strict compliance and interpretation of notice provisions in construction contracts, especially when they are clear and unambiguous. These requirements remain consistent and have […]

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Government extends mandatory vaccination obligations to more federally-regulated employers

December 9, 2021 | Justin Diggle

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., has announced the Federal Government’s intention to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for almost all federally regulated workplaces. These workplaces include, amongst others, banks, interprovincial road transportation, postal and courier services, radio and television broadcasting, […]

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Changes coming to Ontario employment laws

December 9, 2021 | Emily Compton

Labour and Employment Communiqué

On December 2, 2021, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent and came into force as law. As discussed in our previous communique, the Act will amend a number of statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, […]

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