On September 21, 2020, Ontario Regulation 520/20 (the “Amending Regulation”) which amends Regulation 909 under the Pension Benefits Ac…
Who decides whether responding to summons would violate employment contract? The OSC says ‘not us’
Enforcement Staff of Canadian capital markets regulators have broad powers to compel the attendance of witnesses and to require those witnesses to pro…
Amendments to Class Proceedings Act will come into force October 1
On September 17, 2020, recent amendments to the Ontario Class Proceedings Act, 1992 were proclaimed into force effective October 1, 2020. The…
Osler comments on Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce consultation report
On September 7, 2020, in a comprehensive letter to the Government of Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (the Taskforce), we expressed our…
So you received an adjudication determination: what comes next?
Adjudication, a quick method meant to achieve interim binding resolution of construction disputes, was introduced to the construction industry as one …
Court of Appeal for Ontario denies leave to file 500 page factum
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has recently emphasized the requirement for concise factums on appeals. In OZ Merchandising Inc. v. Canadian …
Ontario Court of Appeal strengthens the application of the trust provisions of the Construction Act in insolvency context
Earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Urbancorp Cumberland 2 GP Inc. (Re), which clarifies the scope and ef…
DOJ Opinion Procedure Release offers guidance for contracting with public bodies
Guidance from law enforcement and regulators on their priorities and expectations is a valuable tool for managing risk for businesses and individuals….
Alberta fast-tracks infrastructure stimulus plan and spending
The Government of Alberta (the “Government”) has identified infrastructure investment as a key component of Alberta’s economic recov…
IIROC and MFDA each offer proposals with competing visions for the future of SROs in Canada
Canada is one of the few major jurisdictions to utilize self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) in its capital markets regulatory regime. M…
