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Ontario amends Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019

On April 10, 2019, Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019 was reported by the Standing Committee on Social Policy with amendments.

A new day for the Atlantic Accord

On April 1, 2019, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador executed a new agreement with the Government of Canada. The renewed Atlantic Accord...

Wellman v. TELUS: Supreme Court emphasizes enforceability of arbitration provisions

In its 5-4 decision in Wellman v. Telus, the SCC confirmed the enforceability of arbitration provisions in the context of business (i.e.,...

U.S. regulators coordinate enforcement of violations involving the FCPA

While many in Canada lament the ‘fragmented’ financial regulatory environment that is a hallmark of  its constitutional division of...

Not all class action settlements will prevent defendants from being sued again

When a settlement of a class action is achieved and approved by the courts, class action defendants expect that the settlement will be final and they...

Federal Court of Appeal holds Canada Revenue Agency does not have the power to compel oral interviews during audit

The FCA’s decision in Minister of National Revenue v. Cameco Corporation rejects the Canada Revenue Agency’s argument that its audit powers...

Legal lessons in plan member communications

In her recent article “Legal lessons in plan member communications” published in Plans & Trusts, Jana Steele, a partner in Osler’s Pensions...

Competition Bureau releases updated Intellectual Property Guidelines

On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau issued updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, reflecting recent changes in the law and an...

Motions to strike miss the mark in dismissing class action claims involving contractual interpretation

Determining whether to bring a motion to strike is often a critical strategic decision at the early stage of a class action. The recent Ontario Court...

OECD releases report confirming non-trial resolutions represent the main mechanism used to combat transnational corruption issues

The seventh annual Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held in Paris...