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More Than Meets the Eye: The Legal Implications of British Columbia’s Agreement to Recognize Aboriginal Title Over Haida Gwaii

Apr 23, 2024

An analysis of legal implications related to the BC Government's agreement with the Haida Nation to recognize Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii.

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Lessons Learned from the TTC’s Ransomware Attack

Apr 23, 2024

Lessons learned from the recent investigation by the Ontario IPC into the effectiveness of the TTC's cybersecurity measures and ransomware attack response

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Don’t Get Caught by Canada’s Patent Novelty Grace-Period

Apr 23, 2024

The key difference between Canada and other jurisdictions like the United States when relying on the grace-period for inventor disclosures.

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Shifting Gears – Canada to Consider New Motor Vehicle Equipment Regulations to Help Prevent Auto Theft

Apr 22, 2024

Transport Canada announces plan to update safety standards to combat auto theft.

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Budget 2024: Legislative Changes of Note for Investment Funds

Apr 19, 2024

In Budget 2024, the Government acknowledges that the restrictions placed on the property that may be held by registered plans have become unduly complex.

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Budget 2024: Clean Energy Incentives and Resource Sector Measures

Apr 19, 2024

Budget 2024 prioritizes Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy and contains several measures aimed at facilitating that ongoing transition.

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Budget 2024: Synthetic Equity Arrangement Restrictions Tightened

Apr 19, 2024

Budget 2024 proposes to tighten the “synthetic equity arrangement” anti-avoidance rule by eliminating the no “tax-indifferent investor” exception.

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Budget 2024: Increases in the Taxation of Capital Gains

Apr 19, 2024

Budget 2024 proposes to significantly change how capital gains are taxed under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

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Budget 2024: Expanded Relief for Non-Resident Service Providers

Apr 19, 2024

Budget 2024 will expand the circumstances under which relief may be granted from withholdings on payments made to non-residents that render services in Canada.