Recently introduced legislation in B.C. sets clear timelines for construction invoicing and payments.
British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act: from cash-flow friction to clear framework
Changes in leave entitlements: federal, Saskatchewan and British Columbia updates for 2025–2026
Various legislative amendments have been proposed to change, or have recently amended, statutory leave of absence entitlements.
Procedural route to challenge capital markets regulatory investigative tool confirmed
A recent decision has clarified the scope and limitations of the Ontario Securities Commission’s investigatory authority.
Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal sanctions TeknoScan Systems Inc. and three of its executives for misleading disclosure
A recent Capital Markets Tribunal decision imposed significant consequences after finding fraud based on disclosure omissions.
Federal budget sets stage for Canadian stablecoin legislation, but key contours remain unclear
Budget 2025 marks the first time Canada’s federal government has announced its intention to regulate the issuance of fiat-backed stablecoins.
AI in the workplace: what employers in Ontario need to know
Ontario has begun to take incremental steps towards regulating how AI ius used in the workplace.
Ontario court reaffirms that compensable loss is a ‘fundamental prerequisite’ to certification of a class action
The Court denied certification to a proposed class action, finding that such a proceeding was not the preferable procedure.
First look: Ontario court clarifies Securities Act anti-reprisal protections
If protected activity is a motivating factor in a termination, employers may face liability even where there are also other motives.
The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory
A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.
A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair
Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.
