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Chief justice warns cross-border beer decision could create ‘uncertainty’ — CBC News

The Supreme Court of Canada’s chief justice expressed concern over the uncertainty that could arise from a case that has implications for...

Standards may require technical competence — Law Times

Osler partner Sarah Millar says the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s proposal to amend its baseline professionalism standards to incorporate...

Here’s what Bill Morneau’s pension bill could mean for your retirement — The Globe and Mail

Osler partner Jana Steele tells The Globe and Mail she sees potential for target benefit plans (TBPs) in companies that are federally regulated with...

Dale Ponder named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women for 2017

Dale Ponder, Osler’s National Managing Partner and Co-Chair, has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women for 2017 by the Women’s...

Business risk from climate change now top of mind for Canada’s corporate boards – The Globe and Mail

As climate change is becoming top of mind for Canada’s corporate directors, Osler partner Andrew MacDougall tells The Globe and Mail that a lack of...

Appeal court won’t rule on tribunal’s jurisdiction over Shared Services contracts — CBC News

Osler associate Sonja Pavic tells CBC News that more clarity is needed regarding the scope of the national security exception.

Aecon eyes growth with $1.45-billion sale to Chinese construction group – The Globe and Mail

A recent article by The Globe and Mail looks at the sale of Canadian construction firm Aecon Group Inc. to Beijing-based China Communications...

The debate on consultation — Canadian Lawyer

A pair of unanimous decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) relating to the threshold of the Crown’s “duty to consult” and the National...

Incoming monetary penalties for Ontario pensions put spotlight on plan governance – Benefits Canada

A recent Benefits Canada article looks at the administrative monetary penalty regime that will come into force under Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act...

The New Champlain Bridge – Witnessing History Being Made!

On October 31st, Osler hosted a private event on the new Champlain Bridge’s construction with guest speaker Chantal Sorel, Executive Vice President...