Ontario Court of Appeal signals partial summary judgment may become a rarity in Ontario

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released a decision cautioning that partial summary judgment may become a rarity in Ontario, which confirms that...

Ontario businesses need to prepare for major changes to employment and labour legislation

Businesses in Ontario need to plan now to address the budgeting, scheduling and operational impact of significant changes to the Employment Standard...

The limits of class actions: Systemic negligence claim is unmanageable

Promoting access to justice is one of the primary objectives of class actions. However, sometimes a class action sacrifices justice and would deny...

New PPT rule in the OECD’s Multilateral Instrument to displace Canadian GAAR?

Canada and many other countries have signed the OECD’s Multilateral Instrument (MLI). Once in effect, the MLI will add a broad anti-avoidance rule...

AMF to take closer look at registrants’ business relationships

The Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF"), in seeking to bolster its role as a local regulator and better support the industry,...

Federal Court of Appeal infuses greater certainty into the Canadian obviousness analysis

In Ciba Specialty Chemicals Water Treatments Limited v SNF Inc., 2017 FCA 225, the Federal Court of Appeal suggests that trial courts may have...

Liquidated damages: Canadian adoption, divergence and the necessity for restatement

Liquidated damages are a common element in Canadian construction contracts and serve as a useful risk allocation mechanism.

Cross Canada Land Development Update: Opportunities in a Changing Legislative Landscape

A cross-country update on recent and proposed land use planning and development legislation affecting the commercial real estate sector.

Financial regulatory landscape is evolving to protect consumers: A post-Wells Fargo world

Following revelations about Wells Fargo’s sales practices, Canadian regulators have launched many reviews, which could lead to big changes in the...

Specific consumer issues when doing business in Québec

The Québec Consumer Protection Act (CPA) presents many unique issues for businesses with Québec consumers. Here are the key tips and trends to...