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Joinder of trust and lien claims: Can it be done?

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ontario

In the recently released decision of Devlan Construction Ltd v SRK Woodworking Inc., 2023 ONSC 3035, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) determined that parties are not permitted to join a breach of trust claim with a lien […]

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Interim and non-binding: How much weight (if any) will a Court give an adjudicator’s decision on a motion for the return of posted security in a lien claim?

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ontario

The prompt payment and adjudication provisions under the Construction Act (the “Act”)[1] have been in effect since October 1, 2019. Since then, Courts have had to grapple with the existence of a parallel regime for the resolution of construction disputes. […]

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The Alberta construction trust: A remedy on projects that cannot be liened?

Des idées en chantier : Droit de la construction MT – Ouest du Canada

Introduction and overview The Alberta Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act,[1] and its predecessor Builders’ Lien Act[2] primarily create a scheme in which a lien may be registered against title to any lands improved by the lien claimants work. Doing […]

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Point-of-sale financing and buy-now-pay-later plans: A regulatory overview

Communiqué sur le financement structuré et la titrisation

Developments in technology and the financial services industry have, in recent years, promoted drastic shifts in consumer behaviors. These changes were especially visible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, during which retail e-commerce sales reached record levels. Accompanying this shift in consumer […]

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British Columbia Supreme Court emphasizes the importance of contextual assessment when assessing privacy risks associated with information access requests

Blogue Cybersécurité de MT

Introduction In Airbnb Ireland UC v Vancouver (City), 2023 BCSC 1137, the British Columbia Supreme Court (the “Court”) highlighted the privacy implications for companies and other parties who provide information to public bodies. Airbnb Ireland UC (“Airbnb”) applied for judicial […]

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Forcing a challenging condominium owner to sell their unit is no easy feat – manage your expectations!

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

Condo living is communal living, which can present challenges when a resident simply cannot conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb or threaten others. Condo corporations, boards, managers and other residents often find it difficult to deal with […]

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Private foundations and big life changes: What happens at divorce, disability, and death?

Impact Social

For my high net worth clients, setting up a private foundation is an exciting process. During that process, few immediately think of unpleasant matters like divorce, disability or death—seismic life changes that could derail a family’s philanthropic goals. But what […]

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Preparing by-laws under the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010: Where to start

Impact Social

On October 19, 2021, a new chapter for Ontario’s charities and not-for-profit corporations began when the long-awaited Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”) came into force. We discussed the ONCA generally in our previous newsletter. The ONCA now applies […]

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La Loi canadienne sur l’esclavage moderne : Ce que les entreprises doivent savoir dès maintenant !

MT Biosphère MC

VUE D’ENSEMBLE La Loi sur la lutte contre le travail forcé et le travail des enfants dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement (Loi canadienne sur l’esclavage moderne) entrera en vigueur le 1er janvier 2024. L’objectif de cette loi consiste à réduire le […]

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Freedom of expression and the Jordan Peterson case: Divisional court upholds coaching requirement ordered by College of Psychologists

Communiqué sur la santé

On August 23, 2023, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Peterson v College of Psychologists of Ontario. Justice Schabas, writing for the panel, dismissed Dr. Jordan Peterson’s judicial review application of a decision by the College of […]

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