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First Reported Decision Under New Brunswick’s Franchises Act on Disclosure Document Fatal Flaws

Apr 1, 2022

Alphataho Inc., et al v Maaco Canada Partnership LP, et al, is the first reported decision under New Brunswick's Franchises Act on disclosure fatal flaws.

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Canada-U.S. Agree to Agree on Data Share Deal: Prosecution of Cross-border Criminal Cases to Become Easier

Apr 1, 2022

Canada and the United States have agreed to negotiate a bilateral data sharing agreement to assist cross-border criminal investigations.

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Deciphering the Right to Disconnect: What does this mean for Ontario, and what could happen in other provinces?

The Ontario government passed legislation containing the “right to disconnect”. Or did they? (they didn’t). But Ontario employers with 25 or more employees have to have a policy on the right to disconnect as of June 2. How should employers approach the policy, manage employee expectations and is the rest of Canada looking to follow suit?

Join McMillan’s Employment & Labour Relations Group as we discuss the requirements of the legislation, considerations in drafting the policy and impacts for employers across the country.

Details Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Data Collection and Protection in the Automotive Sector

Join us on Thursday, April 28, 2022 as members of McMillan's Privacy & Data Protection Group discuss privacy and data protection issues relevant to the automotive industry.

Details Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Plan for the Ban: Canada Joins UN Countries in World’s First Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

Mar 30, 2022

Planning for the World’s First Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

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Practice Update: CIPO Provides Guidance on the Meaning of “Due Care”

Mar 30, 2022

CIPO recently issued determinations regarding the meaning of "due care". Are your internal practices in-line with CIPO's determinations?

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Canada Further Expands its Sanctions Regime Against Russia

Mar 29, 2022

An update on Canada’s sanctions measures in response to military actions taken by Russia against Ukraine.

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Not Yet Cleared for Takeoff: Draft Canadian Luxury Tax Legislation Raises Concerns for the Aviation Industry

Mar 25, 2022

On March 11, 2022, the federal Department of Finance released draft legislative proposals to implement the proposed Luxury Tax.

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Ontario’s New Credit Union Legislation Aligns with Modernization Efforts of Other Financial Institution Legislation

Mar 23, 2022

A summary of the recent overhaul of Ontario's credit union legislation.