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CRA issues helpful clarification on NPO reserves

Impact Social

A non-charitable, non-profit organization is required by the Income Tax Act of Canada to be “operated for a purpose other than profit.”  In the past, the CRA has suggested that any accumulation of surplus by an NPO beyond its immediate […]

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Federal Government announces further support measures for employers and workers

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

The Federal Government has announced further measures to assist employers and workers during the pandemic, including the extension of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program until May 7, 2022, at 50%. The Federal Government is also proposing the creation of two […]

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Ontario introduces Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021: Disconnecting from work, limits on non-competes, licensing of temporary staffing agencies, and more

Communiqué droit du travail et de l'emploi

On Monday, October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2021.   If passed, this Bill will require employers with 25 employees or more to develop “disconnecting from work” policies within six months from its effective date.  […]

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Case Commentary: Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41 – The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the distinction between core and non-core policy decisions

Blogue : Droit des assurances

Introduction In the recent decision of Nelson (City) v. Marchi, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the law with respect to what constitutes a “core policy decision” rendering a government or public authority immune from liability.  In this particular case, […]

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Canada’s response to the Taliban in Afghanistan

Bulletin du groupe Commerce mondial et douanes

On April 14, 2021, the United States announced a complete withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan by August 31, 2021, ending a twenty-year presence in the country. Prior to their departure, the Afghan government had collapsed and the Taliban had […]

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Out of charge: Do insurers and lenders hold the key to the mass adoption of electric vehicles?

Alerte environnement

In an effort to reach its stated goal of net-zero emissions across the country, the Government of Canada has plans to implement a ban on the sale of all gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. In response, certain Ontario automotive assembly plants, […]

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Rising construction costs as a result of COVID-19

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

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the construction industry as a whole. Backlogs in supply, commodity pricing, local market disruption, and an increase in demand and labour costs, have all resulted in a significant rise in construction […]

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Construction Act transition rules: What act applies?

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

A lien is a powerful and convenient tool used to protect trade and material suppliers in the construction industry. However, despite the convenience of the lien remedy, it is very time sensitive and requires comparatively quick action. As such, it […]

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Lien sheltering under the Construction Act

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

Lien Sheltering When an entity higher in the construction pyramid fails or refuses to pay those below it, this can cause a growing cascade of lien claimants. This is especially concerning, and costly, for those subcontractors providing services on a […]

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Peut-on faire annuler un testament?

Blogue sur le litige en matière de succession

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé s’il est possible de faire annuler un testament suite au décès du testateur? Ce n’est pas dans tous les cas que le défunt laisse un testament au moment de son décès. Lorsqu’aucun testament ne peut être […]

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