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The SEC Makes Another Huge Whistleblower Award

As the Ontario Securities Commission  (“OSC”) inches towards  unveiling  its version of  its American counterpart’s whistle blower...

Decisions of hospital committees may be subject to judicial review

The recent decision of the Ontario Divisional Court in Asa et al. v. is an important reminder to hospitals that their internal decisions may be...

Drug testing policies in the wake of Irving – Addressing legitimate safety concerns

Employers are increasingly looking to drug and alcohol testing to address workplace safety risks while employees and unions continue to challenge...

Environmental Review Tribunal exercises discretionary remedial power in Ostrander wind farm case

It is the first case to provide insight into how the Tribunal will exercise its discretionary remedial powers where a REA is found to meet the...

Antunes v. Limen Structures Ltd.: Lifting a Stay Pending Appeal Despite Late-Breaking Supplementary Notice of Appeal

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Antunes v. Limen Structures Ltd. explores different aspects of appellate practice, principally...

Global Royalties Limited v. Brook: Bankrupt Has No Right to Appeal Order Lifting Stay of Proceedings

In his decision in Global Royalties Limited v. Brook, Chief Justice Strathy of the Ontario Court of Appeal explained that the Bankruptcy and...

JSOT-led Investigation Leads to Guilty Pleas and Sentences for Hospital Privacy Breach

In a matter that sees the intersection of securities regulation and the protection of personal information, the OSC last week announced that four...

Pre-Certification Right to Cross-Examination Across Canada

The recent British Columbia Supreme Court case Cantlie v Canadian Heating Products Inc. highlights procedural differences across Canadian...

Federal Court continues to breathe life into motions to dismiss proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations

In amended reasons released on May 26, 2016, the Federal Court in Janssen Inc. v. Celltrion Healthcare Co. Ltd. granted a motion to dismiss an...