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Senators Urge Biden Administration to Make It Easier for Americans to Buy Prescription Drugs from Canada
On July 26, 2021, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Angus King (I-ME), and Susan Collins (R-ME) sent a letter to the
Case Summary: Reviewable Decisions - The conundrum of determining whether a decision is subject to judicial review
The applicant applied for judicial review of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s decision refusing to pursue concurrent Examinations
Protection of personal information: Three-year phased implementation after Bill 64 receives assent
On September 21, the National Assembly of Quebec adopted the Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal
Case Summary: College’s decision to terminate physician’s assessment was reasonable given concerns about patient safety
Dr. Sandhu was a foreign-trained physician who sought the approval of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (the “College”) to practice
MDS Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company: Implications for COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides guidance for businesses and insurers involved in litigation about the inability to use machinery
Quebec Announces Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Healthcare Workers
On September 7, Quebec Premier François Legault announced a mandatory vaccination policy for all healthcare workers in both the public and private
Results of the 2021 Canadian Federal Election
The Liberal Party of Canada failed to secure a majority in Parliament, but will form another minority government. Little has changed in terms of seat
Termination provisions negotiated by employee and employer of equal bargaining power - Waksdale distinguished
Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc. ("Rahman")1, is a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice where the Court rejected the
Divisional due dates for Canadian industrial designs
On November 5, 2018, Canada’s amended Industrial Design Act and Regulations came into force. Among other things, the new law permits the filing of
Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Harmonized Crowdfunding Rules to Promote Access to Capital for Startups
Traduction en cours. On June 23, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced the adoption of National Instrument 45-110 - Start-up
COVID-19 Update: Alberta Government Clarifies its Restrictions Exemption Program
The Alberta Government has issued an Order (the “Order”), which provides further guidance on the Province’s new Restrictions Exemption Program (the
Essential ESG considerations for private equity firms
While ethical investment and the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors hardly represent new concepts in private equity
The 10,000-foot view: Aviation trends and advice from lawyer Katherine Ayre
Kate Ayre started flying in 1994, spending her first flying hours behind the controls of a Bellanca Scout. A commercially licensed glider and fixed
Ontario government extends temporary layoff provisions and paid IDEL
The Ontario Government has extended the maximum period of COVID-related temporary layoffs until January 1, 2022
Real Estate Litigation: Summer Highlights
Even in the summer months, the legal news does not let up. Here are some recent decisions and legislative developments as we head into the 2021 fall
Case Summary: Court refuses application for review on reasonableness standard as applicant had not exhausted right of appeal under relevant legislation
The applicant Ms. Smith was a victim of a horrific crime. She was prescribed medicinal cannabis by her physicians to treat her symptoms of PTSD under
Welcome to the twilight zone - Reflecting on MeToo in the wake of the Andrew Cuomo workplace investigation
You may have seen the news recently about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, following an investigation that concluded that he sexually
The Choice of the Seat in Investment Arbitration
It is well-recognised that the choice of the place, or seat, of arbitration is a matter of major, if not critical, importance.2 However, while the
Federal Election 2021 Employment Primer: Key Platform Commitments from the Major Parties
In advance of today’s Federal Election, the five parties currently holding seats in the House of Commons have made platform commitments on employment
Can artificial intelligence software or machine learning systems, used at workplaces, be impacted by POPI?
Fasken Senior Associates in the Johannesburg office Labour & Employment Law Law Daphney Willem and Venolan Naidoo delve into the world of artificial