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MTO survey on adoption of mandatory electronic logging devices for Ontario carriers

Communiqué Transports et logistique

Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is conducting a survey to obtain opinions on the implementation of a mandatory requirement  for motor carriers who only operate in Ontario to start using electronic logging devices (ELD). The survey is open until December […]

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Drivers Inc: Classification issues in transportation

Communiqué Transports et logistique

Introduction Proper classification of drivers is an ongoing issue. The way drivers are classified can significantly impact the obligations and operations of a business, as independent contractors are excluded from most employment standards and labour relations legislation both federally and […]

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Leave to appeal duty to defend issues denied by Supreme Court of Canada

Blogue : Droit des assurances

Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal decisions of the Alberta Court of Appeal and the Ontario Court of Appeal, respectively, regarding the duty to defend.  As a result, the appellate decisions stand and are discussed below. […]

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Canadian privacy law 2.0: Artificial intelligence (AI) and Bill C-11, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Blogue Cybersécurité de MT

In a recent announcement, the Canadian federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada (“OPC”) released a report containing recommendations on how AI should be treated under Canadian privacy law, and what protections need to be in place to ensure AI applications reach […]

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Update on medical assistance in dying (MAID) law in Canada

Gestion de patrimoine

The law related to medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada continues to evolve since the Supreme Court struck down applicable portions of the Criminal Code[1] in 2015.[2] The federal government introduced legislative reform in 2016, and proposed further amendments […]

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News Alert: Canada Revenue Agency releases new and updated guidances for charities

Impact Social

Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has released the following new and updated guidances for registered charities: “CG-030, Advancement of education and charitable registration” which replaces multiple CRA policy statements and commentaries as set out therein; “CG-029, Relief of poverty and charitable […]

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News Alert: BC government announces Parliamentary Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits

Impact Social

On Thursday, November 26, 2020, the new B.C. government announced its cabinet members and parliamentary secretaries. This included the appointment of Niki Sharma as the Parliamentary Secretary – Community Development and Non-Profits. This is the first time charities and non-profit […]

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Rempel Estate v. Dudley: Curative Powers found within the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13

Blogue sur le litige en matière de succession

The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently released an important decision regarding the curative powers of section 58 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13 (“WESA”) with respect to non-compliant documents that constitute a deceased’s testamentary intention. […]

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Clause prévoyant l’indemnisation de l’entrepreneur général en cas de faillite d’un sous-traitant : est-ce valide ?

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 12 novembre 2020 Il est notoire que le contrat, en raison de son caractère obligatoire, sera considéré comme étant la loi des parties [1]. Dans quelques situations, les tribunaux ont toutefois un pouvoir d’intervention quant à la […]

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Privacy Law & Data Protection

Bulletin matinal de droit de l’éducation

The federal Digital Charter Implementation Act was introduced for First Reading on November 17, 2020 as Bill C-11. If enacted, the new Consumer Privacy Protection Act will replace the privacy portions of the current Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”), […]

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