Perspectives juridiques

Mise à jour concernant le couvre-feu en vigueur depuis ce samedi au Québec

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

En date du 7 janvier 2021, nous avons publié un communiqué concernant les nouvelles mesures en vigueur au Québec afin de contrôler la propagation communautaire de la COVID-19, incluant notamment l’application d’un couvre-feu national. En effet, depuis le samedi 9 […]

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Federally regulated employers, check your employment contracts: Court finds termination provision unenforceable

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

In a decision that will be of interest to federally regulated employers, the Ontario Superior Court recently reviewed the enforceability of a termination provision in an employment agreement governed by the Canada Labour Code (the “CLC”). Given the relative rarity […]

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Un couvre-feu de 4 semaines ordonné au Québec

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Le 6 janvier, le premier ministre du Québec, François Legault, a annoncé qu’à partir de samedi, le 9 janvier, le gouvernement du Québec mettra en place des mesures additionnelles afin de freiner la propagation communautaire de la COVID-19. Les nouvelles […]

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Proposed limits on employee stock option deductions

Bulletin fiscal

Introduction The long-standing tradition of using employee stock options to reward and retain employees in Canada is expected to change for some employees due to limits proposed by the federal government to the current advantageous tax treatment available to employees […]

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Looking forward: 5 emerging condo trends for 2021

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

Good riddance to 2020.  It was a challenging year by any stretch, but the industry prevailed with the hard work of many front-line condominium personnel including, but not limited to, cleaners, security staff, superintendents and property managers.  While we are […]

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Policyholders emerge victorious in recent COVID-19 claims

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Two U.S. courts have recently released decisions regarding insurance policies and restaurant closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In both of those cases, the courts found for the restaurants and against the insurance companies. In this article, we will briefly […]

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Amendments to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: The introduction of the requirement to self-report

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Introduction Since 2011, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (the “AIBC”), which is the governing body for architects in the province, has been engaged in a comprehensive bylaw review process.  The AIBC appointed a Bylaw Review Committee (the “BRC”), which […]

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Bill 118: Changes to the notice period for slip and fall claims in Ontario

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

On December 8, 2020, Bill 118[1] received Royal Assent, bringing welcomed changes to Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act[2] (the “Act”). The Act sets out the duties and liabilities of those in physical possession or responsibility and control of a premises, otherwise […]

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Court of Appeal for Ontario rejects attempt to enforce default judgment against insurer

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has recently released a decision highlighting a little-used provision of the Insurance Act that allows parties to enforce judgments against an insurer directly. Section 132 of the Insurance Act contemplates a party obtaining a judgment […]

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Alberta’s new impaired driving laws

Communiqué Transports et logistique

The Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (the “Act”) came into force on December 1, 2020. The Government of Alberta has stated the purpose of the Act is to simplify its existing impaired driving programs and strengthen its impaired driving laws. The […]

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