Perspectives juridiques

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Clarifying the law regarding corporate agents’ personal liability for negligent misrepresentations

Communiqué sur le litige commercial

Introduction A corporation may appoint an individual to act as its “agent,” vesting that individual with the authority to act on the corporation’s behalf when signing contracts or making certain decisions. But what recourse does a plaintiff have when a […]

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Alleged undue influence and incapacity dismissed by Ontario Superior Court: Graham v. McNally Estate and Blais

Gestion de patrimoine

The recent Ontario Superior Court case of Graham v. McNally Estate and Blais[1] involved a will challenge based on three commonly used grounds for invalidating a will: (a) lack of testamentary capacity; (b) undue influence; and (c) suspicious circumstances surrounding […]

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La responsabilité du concepteur-constructeur : Ce qu’il faut savoir

À-Propos Juridique Construction

1. CONTEXTE Au mois de juin dernier, la Cour supérieure s’est prononcée dans un litige d’importance sur la responsabilité des divers intervenants ayant participé à la conception et à la construction du système de traitement des eaux situé à Sainte-Catherine[1]. […]

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Ontario announces call for applications to license community surgical and diagnostic centres for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures

Communiqué sur la santé

On August 26, 2024, the Ontario government announced a call for applications to consider new licenses under the Integrated Community Health Services Act, 2023 (formerly Bill 60) (the “Act”)  for gastrointestinal (“GI”) endoscopy procedures. This call builds on the call for […]

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Navigating lien expiry and compliance with trial-related timelines under the Builders’ Lien Act in Saskatchewan

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

The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench decision in Singh v George Development Corp., 2023 SKKB 36, confirms that the discharge of a lien, by payment of the claim amount into court, does not negate the statutory obligation of a lien […]

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Construction insolvencies: Further guidance on construction liens and priming charges for insolvent contractors and their suppliers

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

Introduction The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) recently issued a decision in Waygar Capital Inc. v Quality Rugs of Canada Limited, discussing situations where statutory liens and trusts created under Ontario’s Construction Act can be primed by lenders […]

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Secret Agent? Charities, not-for-profits, and Canada’s new Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act

Impact Social

In an era of heightened scrutiny concerning foreign interference in domestic affairs, Canada has taken steps similar to those taken by the United States, Australia, and most recently, the United Kingdom, to achieve greater transparency. Bill C-70, which proposes to […]

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Promoting public media as a charitable purpose

Impact Social

A Landmark Decision for Charitable Status The New Zealand Court of Appeal’s decision in Better Public Media Trust v. Attorney-General[1]marked a significant milestone in the advancement of charity law in New Zealand and other common law countries, particularly concerning the […]

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Top 10 hiring tips for motor carriers

Communiqué Transports et logistique

It is imperative for a motor carrier to maintain its safety fitness certificate(s) in good standing at all times.  Failure to do so could jeopardize its operations. Much of this depends on its ability to hire and retain great drivers, […]

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The application of Tarion and the Home Construction Regulatory Authority for new home construction

Rapport - Droit immobilier

Changes in regulation When a new home is being built, it is no surprise that a significant part of the planning revolves around meeting regulatory and statutory requirements. These requirements cover all elements of home building, and also apply to […]

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