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Not so happy New Year: Ontario Rewards Points Legislation coming into force January 1, 2018

The wait is now over, as the Ontario government recently published Ontario Regulation 388/17 (the Regulation), which will come into force on January...

Québec Superior Court reaffirms the federal government’s exclusive jurisdiction over telecommunications

In Vidéotron c. Ville de Gatineau, 2017 QCCS 3571, the Québec Superior Court invalidated bylaws adopted by the cities of Gatineau and Terrebonne....

Supreme Court of Canada confirms the validity of perpetual contracts

In a ruling dated July 28, 2017, a majority of the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the validity of perpetual contracts in Québec law.

The importance of signing a proper franchise agreement

The case of Duchesneau c. Gestion Milsa inc., 2017 QCCS 1593 serves as a reminder of the importance of signing a franchise agreement before starting...

The Court of Appeal confirms that the franchisor’s duty to inform can extend to third parties

In the case of Camions Daimler Canada ltée c. Camions Sterling de Lévis inc., 2017 QCCA 798, the Court of Appeal confirmed that the duty to inform...

Canadian government suspends CASL private right of action

The Canadian federal government has announced that it has suspended the coming into force of the private right of action under Canada’s anti-spam...

On the road to legalization: Highlights of Canada’s proposed Cannabis Act

The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and...

Québec introduces new French language requirements for public signage

The Québec government recently announced new regulations amending the rules under the Charter of the French Language and introducing new French...

Quebec proposes new French language requirements for public signage

The Quebec government introduced draft regulations proposing amendments to Quebec’s Charter of the French Language that would require public...