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What employers should know about recent changes to student work visas in Canada
On April 29, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the temporary public policy which allowed eligible students to work more than 20…
Commercial Real Estate: Year in Review
There have been a number of significant changes to the commercial real estate landscape in Ontario and British Columbia in 2023. Many of these…
The Quick and Dirty on Ontario’s Latest Amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (the "Ministry") has again amended the On-site and Excess Soil Management regulations…
Early-Stage Capital Raising for Canadian Technology Companies
Raising capital to get your business off the ground is one of the biggest hurdles you'll face on your entrepreneurial journey as an early-stage…
May 2024 Global Immigration Alert
Bulgaria and Romania officially joined the Schengen Area on March 31, 2024. Both countries will now issue Schengen visas, allowing holders to enter…
Condo Adviser Episode 46: EV charging stations in condos
This webinar covers everything you need to know about EV charging stations, from the initial owner consultation and securing grant money to…
Supply chain transparency reporting in Canada has begun
With the May 31 deadline for filing a report less than a month away, Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act…
Canada: Revised guidance on supply chain reporting due May 2024
On March 7, 2024, Public Safety Canada updated its Guidance on the application of Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains…
Upcoming changes to the capital gains inclusion rate: Planning opportunities to reduce the impact of the new rules
Since 2000, the capital gains inclusion rate under the Income Tax Act (the “Tax Act”) has been one-half of the applicable capital gain. As a…
Canada Publishes Notice for the Reporting of Plastic
The Government of Canada recently announced what it characterizes as comprehensive measures to reduce plastic pollution in efforts to move toward a…
Ontario considering 27-week personal illness leave
The Ontario government is conducting a consultation on amending the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to include an unpaid 27-week personal…
Private messages aren't as private as you think at work
Employees must think twice before posting anything that risks getting back to their employer, write Howard Levitt and Puneet Tiwari. By Howard Levitt…
Clearing the Backlog: The Alberta OIPC’s New Process Changes and Their Impact on Organizations
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) has recently implemented pivotal changes to its processes in order to…
Service Contracts Considered Automobile Insurance in British Columbia
On April 25, 2024, the British Columbia Financial Services Authority ("BCFSA") issued Regulatory Statement RS 24-008: Product Warranty, Vehicle…
Setting Civil Trial dates by Order—Pilot Project: Alberta Court of King’s Bench takes Big Step Towards Addressing Delay in Commercial Litigation
The Alberta Court of King's Bench has introduced a pilot project aimed at moving non-family civil actions through the court system more expeditiously…
Privacy and AI: Key Takeaways From Ontario IPC’s Investigation on the Use of AI Tools
In our technology-driven world, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. AI tools can simplify tasks, boost efficiency, and enable…
L’affaire Juste pour rire : la Cour d’appel se penche sur la question de l’emploi à vie
Dans un article publié le 2 août 2022, « Un emploi à vie, ce n’est pas juste pour rire! », Langlois vous présentait une décision de la Cour…
The Juste pour rire matter: the Court of Appeal addresses the issue of lifetime employment
In an article published on August 2, 2022, “A job for life: Not just for laughs!”, Langlois commented on a decision of the Superior Court of Quebec…
Canada Announces Increase in Off-campus Work Hours for Study Permit Holders
On April 29, 2024, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that effective the fall semester 2024…
Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench affirms purpose of Lien Payout Provision in The Builders’ Lien Act
The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench recently released its decision for DW Earnshaw Excavating v 7-Eleven Canada Inc., 2023 SKKB 252. The matter…
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ACC Alberta 1-Day Conference:Elevate Your In-house Practice: Sharpen Your Skills and Shape Your Career
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TLDR: Important US Legal Developments (The Canadian In-house Edition)
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AI at Work: A Legal Checklist for Risk Management
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