Published articles and Media mentions

Straight Talk: Recent Trends in Canadian M&A (Issue 4, 2020)

Issue 4 2020 of this quarterly publication is now available, with commentary from Miller Thomson Partners across Canada, a summary review of Q3 2020 market insights and highlights of our recent work.

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Lisa Goodfellow quoted in SHRM article on Canada’s Supreme Court ruling for entitlement to bonus pay after wrongful dismissal

SHRM, "Canada’s Supreme Court Entitles Dismissed Employees to Bonuses"

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously ruled in October 2020 in favor of a former employee’s entitlement to bonus pay and other benefits after being forced out of the company. Lisa Goodfellow, an attorney with Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, […]

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GST/HST relief on face masks and face shields

On November 30, 2020, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020 (the “Economic Statement”). To support public health during the COVID?19 pandemic, the Economic Statement announced […]

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Fall Economic Statement 2020: GST/HST measures targeted at the digital economy

On November 30, 2020, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020 (the “Economic Statement”). The Economic Statement announced major changes to the GST/HST regime as it […]

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André Nowakowski quoted in HR Reporter article on employment contracts and without-cause termination provisions

HR Reporter, "Without-cause provisions in peril after court decision"

A recent Court of Appeal ruling in Ontario may require many employment contracts to be changed after a justice found the illegality of one clause negatively affected the entire agreement. Read the full article here (HR Reporter subscription required for […]

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Tessa Green and Cynthia Carels comment on Bill 41, the Insurance Amendment Act in Canadian Underwriter

Canadian Underwriter , "Will changes to Alberta auto reduce insurers’ claims costs?"

Proposed changes to auto insurance regulations in Alberta and new Orders in Council should help reduce claims costs for insurers, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) told Canadian Underwriter Thursday. Bill 41, the Insurance (Enhancing Driver Affordability and Care) Amendment Act, […]

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Jasmin Lefebvre interviewé par Radio-Canada sur le projet de Colisée de Trois-Rivières

Radio-Canada

Jasmin Lefebvre, avocat spécialisé en droit de la construction depuis 28 ans et associé de notre bureau de Montréal, commente le projet de Colisée de Trois-Rivières lors d’une entrevue à Radio-Canada. Les contribuables trifluviens doivent-ils s’inquiéter que l’entrepreneur choisi par […]

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Audit First, Pay GST/HST Tax Refunds (Much) Later

Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 10, Number 4, November 2020

GST/HST registrants who commonly make zero-rated supplies often file a return claiming a net tax refund, relying on the prompt payment of that refund in order to finance their businesses. The minister is required to pay the refund “with all […]

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Myron Mallia-Dare leads a discussion on Quantum Computing in an episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast

RegTech Round-Up, "Quantum Computing 101"

Myron Mallia-Dare leads discussion on Quantum Computing and its application for regulated industries such as the financial services industry on a recent episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast. He is joined by Richard Moulds, the General Manager of Amazon […]

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Lisa Goodfellow discusses Ontario’s Bill 128 on The Rob Snow Show

1310 News Ottawa, The Rob Snow Show

Lisa Goodfellow is a guest on the October 27, 2020 edition of 1310 News Ottawa’s The Rob Snow Show to discuss Ontario’s Bill 128 which provides immunity from COVID-19 liability under certain conditions. Her segment begins at the 37:20 mark. […]

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