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Bye Bye American Supply – Ontario Procurement Opportunities for Most US Businesses Run Dry

Apr 8, 2025

In response to US tariffs, Ontario's Procurement Restriction Policy bans US-based companies from doing business with public sector entities.

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As Federal Legislation Stalls, Alberta Continues to Move Forward with its Privacy Reform Efforts

Apr 8, 2025

As federal privacy reform stalls, Alberta advances with new public sector laws (POPA/ATIA replacing FOIP) and 12 recommendations to its private sector law, PIPA

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Understanding Nasdaq’s New Liquidity Benchmarks: Initial Listing Changes Effective April 11, 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Nasdaq to make initial listing liquidity requirements more rigorous for issuers applying to list or uplist their securities through new amendments.

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Tax Court Agrees that Payments Recorded as “Salary” Were Actually Shareholder Loans

Apr 2, 2025

The Tax Court's decision in Malamute shows how casual annotations on cheques can cause serious problems with revenue officials for owner-managed businesses.

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Private Competition Tribunal Challenges to Abuse of Dominance: A JAMPing Off Point

Mar 27, 2025

The Competition tribunal denied JAMP Pharma's application for leave under the abuse of dominance provisions.

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Adjusters in Motion: Industry and Government Unite for Adjuster Mobility

Mar 25, 2025

This bulletin outlines joint efforts by the industry and federal government to establish national licensing reciprocity for insurance adjusters in Canada.

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Who’s the boss? B.C. Court of Appeal Clarifies Test for Common Employer Doctrine

Mar 25, 2025

The BC Court of Appeal clarifies test to determine whether two companies are a common employer for the purpose of liability for employment obligations.

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Special Measures for Employers Introduced in Response to U.S. Tariffs

Mar 20, 2025

The federal government recently introduced special measures to the Work-Sharing Program to help mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on employers and employees.

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Seller Beware: Significant Amendments Proposed Under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Bill 4 proposes significant amendments to BC's Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.