Franchise Review October 2016 – Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

View our responses to some frequently asked questions about updating disclosure documents, operations manuals, and social media.

Federal consumer code for banks — proposed Bank Act amendments

On October 25, 2016, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-29, Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2 (the Bill). If enacted, the Bill...

When Class Members Oppose A Class Settlement: B.C. Court Approves Settlement Despite Objections Of Certain Class Members

In Jones v. Zimmer GMBH, 2016 BCSC 1847, Justice Bowden of the B.C. Supreme Court recently approved settlement of a class action despite the...

When Class Members Oppose A Class Settlement: B.C. Court Approves Settlement Despite Objections Of Certain Class Members

In Jones v. Zimmer GMBH, 2016 BCSC 1847, Justice Bowden of the B.C. Supreme Court recently approved settlement of a class action despite the...

Contested private placements under the new take-over bid regime: the Dolly Varden decision

On October 24, 2016, the OSC and BCSC issued their joint reasons relating to the proposed private placement undertaken by Dolly Varden Silver...

Proposed Amendments to Bank Act – Federal Consumer Code for Banks

On October 25, 2016, Bill C-29 received first reading. Division 5 of Part 4 of Bill C-29 amends the Bank Act to consolidate and streamline provisions...

Ledcor Construction Limited v Northbridge Indemnity Insurance Company: the SCC revisits Sattva on standard of review for contractual interpretation

While initially heralded as a transformative for the law of contractual interpretation and appellate intervention, the legacy of Sattva Capital Corp...

Significant corporate governance changes in proposed amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act

On September 28, 2016, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-25: An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act et al. The proposed...

Significant corporate governance changes in proposed amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act

The Canadian federal government recently introduced Bill C-25: An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act et al. The proposed amendments...

Target Benefit Plans Soon to be Available for Federally Regulated Employers

The federal government announced yesterday proposed changes to the federal Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985  (the “PBSA”) to...