B.C. Court Clarifies Limits of Limited Partners’ Claims to Partnership Property
Discussion of recent B.C. Supreme Court decision of Lam v. WS Scott Station Development Limited Partnership, 2025 BCSC 149.
Canada Expands National Security Reviews of Foreign Investment in the Face of Trade Wars
In response to the US-Canada trade war, Canada updated its national security guidelines to treat economic security as a national security factor.
Recovery of Environmental Costs: The Ministry of the Environment Must Establish the Respective Liability of Each Responsible Party
The Tribunal quashes claims for environmental costs where the Minister failed to prove a company’s proportionate liability when multiple contamination sources existed.
New Practice Notices for the Trademarks Opposition Board Coming into Force April 1, 2025 on Case Management, Confidentiality Orders, and Cost Awards
Trademark Regulations amendments implement case management, confidentiality orders and cost awards in opposition, s.45 and objection proceedings.
Ontario Mining: Rocky Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Canada’s mining sector, a global leader, is tackling permitting delays, investment barriers, and talent shortages to boost growth and competitiveness.
Carbon Countdown: Canada Announces Draft Federal Offset Protocol on Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage
The federal government has published a draft offset protocol for direct air CO2 capture and geological storage, opening avenue for further credit creation.
New Russian Sanctions and Terrorist Designations Increase Compliance Requirements for Businesses in Canada
Sanctions Update: The Government expands sanctions regime against Russia and designates criminal organizations as terrorists under the Criminal Code.
The Rise of Kirschner Provisions: Where They Come From and What It Means for Lenders in Canada
A deep dive into the Kirschner ruling and its impact on the Canadian syndicated lending market.
Share Buy Back Clause Spares Employer from 20 Months’ Profit-Sharing Damages
A well-drafted share buy back clause can limit an employee’s entitlement to shareholder profit sharing payments during the common law reasonable notice period.
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