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Continuity Podcast: Life Sciences: Liability and Immunity During COVID-19
Businesses in the life sciences industry are rightfully concerned about potential negligence claims during COVID-19. Will courts provide immunity or
COVID-19 : des clients de l’industrie alimentaire partagent ce qu’ils ont appris
Après s’être débattues pendant plusieurs mois, les entreprises canadiennes exerçant des activités dans le secteur de l’agroalimentaire et des
Ontario, Canada: Stage 3 Reopening Will Begin on July 17, 2020
On April 27, 2020, Ontario released a Framework for Reopening Our Province. This Framework contemplates the gradual reopening of the province in
Bill 33: Invest Alberta Corporation to Attract Foreign Investment to Province
On July 7, 2020, the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, introduced Bill 33 (known as the Alberta Investment
COVID-19: Cross country update (July 14 & 15, 2020)
In response to COVID-19, a number of temporary policy changes were made to support international students, learning institutions and other
Virtual Series - Virtual Oral Advocacy in British Columbia
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly hastened a move towards video hearings for trials, appeals, and arbitrations in British Columbia. Whether the
Canada’s Healthcare Industry After COVID-19: Legal, Medical and Business Perspectives
In light of the rapid evolution of healthcare in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mario Nigro, a partner in our Mergers & Acquisitions and Private
Quebec Makes the Wearing of Masks Mandatory in Indoor Public Spaces
On July 13, 2020, the Quebec government issued a press release on the mandatory wearing of masks in closed public places (available at the following
Ontario Government Proposes Overhaul of Environmental Assessment Act
On July 8, 2020, the Ontario Government proposed an overhaul of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) as part of the COVID-19 Economic
Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Outlines Proposed Regulatory Changes
On July 9, 2020, the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (Taskforce) published its initial consultation report (Initial Report), which
CSA’s 2019 Enforcement Report reflects lower level of activity than 2018
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently released its annual report on the enforcement activities of its members. The CSA is the
Are Uber drivers “employees”?
Uber, a ride-hailing company that operates in over 600 cities and 77 countries, has been operating in Ontario for eight years. It operates using
Port du couvre-visage obligatoire : questions et réponses pour les employeurs
À compter du 18 juillet 2020, le gouvernement du Québec implantera le port obligatoire du couvre-visage dans tous les lieux publics fermés et
D&Os must watch Canada’s evolving response to twin challenges of COVID-19 and climate change
As anyone can attest, the focus on climate change-related issues in Canada and internationally has gathered momentum in recent years. Now, amidst the
Moving on Up: Increased Costs Awards in Canadian Patent Litigation
In deciding whether and how to litigate the infringement of its patents, a patentee is typically driven by many considerations. One of the most
Can we expect more whistleblower awards during the COVID-19 era?
On June 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced a nearly US$50 million
Canadian competition law merger enforcement: (almost) business as usual
To say the first half of 2020 has been interesting from a competition law enforcement perspective is an understatement. Competition enforcement
Can Shareholders Sue Personally for Losses in Company Share Value?
Since 1843, a corporation has been treated as a distinct legal entity from its shareholders. The practical effect of what is known as the rule Foss v
New Federal Anti-Workplace Violence and Harassment Requirements
When it comes to workplace violence and prevention, the federal government has been playing catch up with the provinces. Starting in 2017, the feds
Ontario Superior Court of Justice Sends Ontario Construction Employers Back to the Drawing Board
In Ontario, employees are presumed to be entitled to reasonable notice of termination under common law unless an employment agreement clearly