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Canada Freezes Shandong out of the Arctic

Canada blocked Shandong Gold's acquisition of TMAC Resources following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act.

COVID-19 Publications Dec 22, 2020
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Ontario Extends COVID-19 Period to July 3, 2021

Ontario has extended its COVID-19 period to July 3, 2021, providing relief to employers required to implement pandemic-related layoffs or wage reductions.

COVID-19 Publications Dec 18, 2020
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COVID-19: Expedited Examination of Canadian Trademark Applications

CIPO is now taking requests to expedite the examination of Canadian trademark applications related to COVID-19 goods and services.

COVID-19 Publications Dec 16, 2020
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Sick, Lies, and Questionnaire: Arbitrators Uphold Terminations of Employees who Breached COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Two recent labour arbitration decisions held that attending work in breach of employer COVID protocols can lead to termination for cause.

COVID-19 Publications Dec 9, 2020
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Do Not Go Directly to Jail – Just Yet Anyway: Competition Bureau Confirms its View that Buy-Side Agreements between Competitors are not Criminally Unlawful

On November 27, 2020, the Competition Bureau clarified its view that the criminal cartel provisions of the Competition Act do not apply to buy-side agreements.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 30, 2020
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Bears v. Bulls: Secondary Market Securities Class Actions in Ontario

A high-level overview of secondary market class actions under the Ontario Securities.

COVID-19 Publications Nov 11, 2020
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OSFI Outlines Additional Regulatory Adjustments to Foster Financial Resilience and Stability During COVID-19

Further to OSFI's March 27 letter, OSFI announced more adjustments to existing capital requirements for banks and insurers to respond to the impacts of COVID-19

COVID-19 Publications Apr 15, 2020
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OSFI’s Regulatory Adjustments in Response to COVID-19 Impacts

On March 27, 2020, OSFI announced a number of sector-specific measures to support federally regulated banks, insurers and private pension plans.

COVID-19 Publications Mar 31, 2020
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