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Class Actions May Now Be Easier to Defeat in Ontario

Dec 4, 2023

It is now clear: the revised preferability analysis under the amended Class Proceedings Act is a strict, more onerous hurdle for plaintiffs to satisfy.

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R. vs Greater Sudbury Webinar

Following a brief overview of the case and the SCC’s split decision, this discussion will focus on the implications of the decision to the roles and responsibilities of each project party, including the owner, contractor and design consultant (architect and engineer). The discussion will be interactive and will include an extensive Q&A period.

Details Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Client Alert – Certain Canadian Corporations May Be Subject to US Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements

Nov 29, 2023

Certain Canadian Corporations Conducting Business in the United States May Be Subject to US Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements

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Could it be True? Canada to Introduce Open Banking Legislation

Nov 29, 2023

On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The Economic Statement announced the federal government's intention.

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Net Zero Plans Deserve Closer Attention Than They Are Getting

Nov 29, 2023

This bulletin provides guidance for companies on practices around net zero plans

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Necessary Guidance: Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal Provides Key Insights on the ‘Necessary Course of Business’ Exception in Kraft (Re)

Nov 29, 2023

The first application of the "necessary course of business" defense to tipping, Kraft (Re) offers key insights when handling material non-public information.

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Corporate Counsel CPD Webinar | Inclusion By Design – Using Behavioral Insights to Build Inclusive Organizations

This engaging and informative session will introduce new behaviorally informed strategies, and explore the concept of “nudges”, gentle interventions that guide individuals toward a desired choice or action, and “sludge”, hidden frictions in systems that impede progress toward a desired goal. Participants will learn specific strategies for applying behavioral insights to increase DEIB across their organization.

Details Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Attracting Venture Capital and Private Equity Investors: The Alberta Business Corporations Act Makes Alberta the Most Investor and Business Friendly Corporate Jurisdiction in Canada

Nov 24, 2023

Reforms to the corporate legal regime in Alberta make it the province of choice for businesses and investors alike.

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New Corporate Transparency Requirements for Federal Corporations

Nov 23, 2023

Effective January 22, 2024, federal corporations are required to file with Corporations Canada certain information on individuals with significant control.