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Canadian sanctions against Russia: Practical considerations for Canadian businesses

Bulletin du groupe Commerce mondial et douanes

In coordination with numerous international allies, Canada has imposed several rounds of sanctions in response to Russia’s recent and ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Those that have business relationships with sanctioned Russian entities or individuals, even indirectly, must evaluate such relationships […]

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Procédure contractuelle de réclamation : Faut-il toujours s’y conformer?

À-Propos Juridique Construction

Introduction Le 24 janvier 2022, la Cour d’appel s’est prononcée dans le cadre d’une affaire pilotée par l’équipe de Miller Thomson qui avait notamment trait à la procédure prévue au Cahier des charges et devis généraux du Québec (« CCDG ») à laquelle […]

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Privacy breaches and speculative disclosure: Sufficient to certify a class action?

Sommaire Lloyd’s : Perspectives juridiques canadiennes

Introduction Companies often require individuals to provide access to their personal data in order to access products and services. In some circumstances, an individual’s digital footprint and data might be shared with a third party either intentionally or unintentionally. These […]

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Charity lawyers strongly support Bill S-216

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A group of 42 prominent charity lawyers have signed a second open letter (PDF) in order to voice their full support for the adoption of Bill S-216: Effective and Accountable Charities Act (the “Bill”). As of February 22, 2022, the […]

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Key considerations for gift agreements

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It is not necessary to have a gift agreement in order to make a gift. However, it is important for charitable gifts and charitable pledges made by donors to charities be documented. A gift agreement provides evidence that a gift […]

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Report on the Charities Program 2020 to 2021

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The Report on the Charities Program provides a snapshot of the Canadian charitable sector and an update on the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) Charities Directorate’s activities during fiscal year 2020 to 2021. According to the Charities Directorate’s administrative data for […]

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British Columbia Court of Appeal comments on the test for want for prosecution applications

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Introduction The Court of Appeal for British Columbia (the “Court of Appeal”), in Drennan v Smith, 2022 BCCA 86,  provided significant commentary on want for prosecution applications and warned of possible changes to come. Mr. Tyler Drennan (the “Appellant”) appealed […]

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Part 1: Top 6 considerations for new condominiums

Bulletin MT Condominiums & Copropriétés

With the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions and immigration doors re-opening, there should be no shortage of cranes in the ground over the next few years. New condominiums have a host of issues to address within the first couple years of […]

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Luxury tax draft legislation (finally) released: May apply to certain vehicles, aircraft, and boats

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On March 11, 2022, the draft legislative proposals relating to the Select Luxury Items Tax Act (the “Act”) were released for public comment. This new luxury tax was first announced in the 2021 Federal Budget, with a detailed backgrounder released […]

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ONCA Fast Facts: Limits on Board delegation

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The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Ontario not-for-profit corporations have three years to transition their governing documents to conform with the ONCA. Our ONCA Fast Facts series explores what is new and […]

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