Budget 2024: Government Audit Powers to be Significantly Enhanced
Apr 19, 2024The Government has proposed to significantly expand the audit powers of the CRA and heighten the consequences of not complying with requests made by the CRA.
Budget 2024: New Measures Addressing Bonus Tax Depreciation and Crypto-Assets
Apr 19, 2024Budget 2024 announced new measures to accelerate tax depreciation as well as certain measures applicable to crypto-asset investments.
First pilot project in Quebec aimed at granting an advantage to enterprises hiring indigenous peoples for the performance of a public contract
Apr 18, 2024First pilot project in Quebec aimed at granting an advantage to enterprises hiring Indigenous peoples to perform a public contract.
Introducing Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, and an Update on the New Provincial Planning Statement
Apr 17, 2024On April 10, 2024, Ontario’s provincial government introduced new legislation in its quest to “cut red tape”, speed up government processes, and meet its goal.
Consumer-Driven Banking is (almost) Here! Highlights from Budget 2024
Apr 17, 2024On April 16, the Government of Canada released its 2024 budget which includes the promise of new legislation this spring to implement open banking in Canada.
Ontario Employers Beware: Common Termination Language Held Unenforceable
Apr 16, 2024Ontario's Superior Court of Justice found that a termination clause was unenforceable because it gave the employer discretion to terminate "at any time".
Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Apr 12, 2024Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
Storm Clouds Looming: The Impact of Competition Act Changes on Leasing
The Affordable Housing and Groceries Act (Bill C-56) recently introduced changes to the Competition Act (Canada) which will govern all landlord and tenant leases and other agreements, not just those of grocery stores
Sidestepping Contracts: The Expansion of Environmental Liability Where The Contractor Is Not Paid
Apr 12, 2024B.C. Court’s decision in Cordy Environmental Inc v Obsidian Energy Ltd opens the door for contractors to sue former owners/operators of contaminated sites.
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