R v. Lacasse: Supreme Court of Canada Confirms Limited Role of Courts of Appeal to Intervene in Criminal Sentences

In criminal matters, sentencing ranges are established to indicate the maximum and minimum sentences that have been imposed for a particular crime....

Alberta’s carbon tax – Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act

On May 24, 2016, Alberta’s Environment Minister Shannon Phillips introduced Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act. The Act’s purpose...

Federal Court limits number of experts to five per side for all phases of a proceeding

This ruling, which may still be appealed, may lower litigation costs in more complex proceedings, but it will require parties to select and marshal...

Three Ontario Court of Appeal Decisions Hold Standard Form Insurance Contracts are to be Reviewed on Correctness Standard

Contract law was forever changed in Canada as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp. As we...

Attempt To Revive Failed Certification Fails

What happens when a change in the law arguably gives fresh life to a previously failed certification motion? Justice Perell reminds us in the latest...

Avoiding Settlement Stumbling Blocks, Part Two: Continuing Concerns Over “Sweetheart” Deals

In an earlier post from February, we wrote about the decision in Leslie v. Agnico-Eagle Mines, where Justice Belobaba’s expressed significant...

Is SunGard coming to a Canadian deal near you?

Given the increased activity of U.S. sponsors in the Canadian market, it is likely the SunGard provisions will become more common in Canadian deals.

Ninety-nine problems (continued): Supreme Court of Canada denies leave to appeal Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Midwest Properties Ltd. v. Thordarson

On May 26, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Midwest Properties Ltd. v....

CSA Consultation Paper: Proposals to Enhance the Obligations of Advisers, Dealers and Representatives toward their Clients

On April 28, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a consultation paper seeking public comment on proposals to strengthen the...

Significant Developments in Whistleblower Payouts and Protections Continue to Attract Attention

Whistleblower protections and significant bounties paid to whistleblowers in the U.S. continue to make headlines, just as issuers in Canada brace for...