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Prescribed rate loans: Tax planning opportunity during uncertain times

Bulletin fiscal

The Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) announced the prescribed rate for the third quarter of 2020 (“Q3”) on June 22, 2020. Starting July 1, 2020, the prescribed rate is 1% (reduced from 2% in the second quarter).  The prescribed rate […]

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Évaluation de la conformité d’une soumission : une portée élargie ?

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Journal Constructo – 25 juin 2020 Introduction Il est bien connu que le dépôt d’une soumission entraîne la création d’un contrat « A » par lequel un donneur d’ouvrage a l’obligation de traiter tous les soumissionnaires équitablement lorsqu’il évalue les soumissions reçues. […]

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Executor compensation – part 2: How does an executor properly take compensation?

Blogue sur le litige en matière de succession

In Part 1 of this series on executor compensation, we looked at what is an appropriate amount for an executor to receive in compensation for their work for the Estate. In this post, we look at the proper method for […]

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“Property damage” in the context of the duty to defend

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. AIG Insurance Company of Canada In 2002 Lockerbie & Hole Eastern Inc. installed a steam heating and cooling pipe system at York University in Toronto. The system was buried in trenches, such […]

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Ontario court confirms that insurers are ultimately liable for the conduct of adjusters

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

In Burns v RBC Life Insurance Co.,1 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently confirmed that liability ultimately rests with insurers where their employees are acting within the scope of their employment. The Facts In this case, the plaintiff had […]

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Case study: Can a client’s breach of contract give rise to a professional regulatory complaint against a design consultant?

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Introduction To what extent can, or should, a design consultant be held responsible by their professional regulatory body for their client’s failure to follow the requirements of a contract with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (“AHJ”)?  This interesting question arose in […]

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COVID-19:  Cross country update (June 30, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Travel Restrictions Remain in Place for July Holidays The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding all travellers that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings until […]

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Episode 5: Resuming health services amid COVID-19

Morning Commute with Miller Thomson

Listen to Episode 5 of Morning Commute with Miller Thomson. Miller Thomson's Health Industry lawyers discuss issues that health care providers in Ontario will need to consider as they resume services.

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Ontario Court of Appeal confirms the priority of secured construction lenders’ subsequent advances in face of execution creditors’ notice of writ

Communiqué - Services financiers et restructuration

Some more good news for secured construction lenders. In a decision rendered April 9, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that the priority of subsequent advances by lenders holding a charge of real property will not be defeated […]

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COVID-19: Cross country update (June 29, 2020)

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

Federal The Government of Canada announced the following measures: Deferral on Sales Tax and Duty Payments Ending On March 27, 2020, the Federal Government announced that it would allow businesses to defer all Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) […]

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