Insights

Beware of a Potential New Duty of Care for Investment Fund Managers – Six Takeaways from Wright v. Horizons

Sep 23, 2020

Review of Wright v. Horizons and potential future implications on IFAM industry.

Getting M&A Deals Done in the COVID-19 Era

Sep 9, 2020

This bulletin discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Canadian mergers and acquisitions and how buyers and sellers can deal with these issues.

Canada Orders Temporary Extension of National Security Review Periods Under the Investment Canada Act

Aug 12, 2020

In response to COVID-19, Canada has temporarily extended three key time periods for national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act.

Competition Bureau Invites Comments to Revisions to the Competitor Collaboration Guidelines

Aug 5, 2020

The Competition Bureau recently released a draft revision of the Competition Collaboration Guidelines and is
inviting comments in a public consultation.

Ontario Court of Appeal Comments on Service and Notice Calculation in the Context of an Asset Purchase Transaction

Aug 5, 2020

The Ontario Court of Appeal has provided helpful guidance for employers considering their obligations to longer-term employees after a business transaction.

Ontario Amends Employment Standards Legislation in Response to COVID-19

Aug 5, 2020

Ontario passes new protected leave of absence for employees impacted by COVID-19, and suggests COVID-19
cases should be reported as occupational illnesses.