Pursuing Ethical Supply Chains: ESG and Human Rights Principles Incorporated in Federal Procurement Policies
May 1, 2023Contracting Policy Notice 2023-1 makes the Code of Conduct for Procurement mandatory for all federal procurements and introduces ESG-related responsibilities.
Ontario Seeks to Remove Barriers and Promote Inclusivity for Women on Construction Worksites
Apr 26, 2023Ontario has taken a significant step forward to promoting the inclusion of women in the construction sector.
Caught in the Sanctions Crossfire: Canada’s Proposed New Control Test Has Broad Repercussions on Businesses with Any Nexus to Russia
Apr 26, 2023Proposed "deemed ownership" test under Canadian sanctions laws and convergence of AML and sanctions regulation in Canada.
OSFI Releases Final Guideline B-10 Impacting FRFIs Engaging in Business with Third Parties
Apr 26, 2023On April 24, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions published its final Third-Party Risk Management Guideline.
Plan for the Ban: New Consultation Launched for Plastics Labelling Framework and Federal Plastics Registry
Apr 26, 2023A discussion on the federal consultations on plastics labelling and registry requirements.
The New CSE Senior Tier
Apr 26, 2023The Canadian Securities Exchange implemented amendments that include the addition of a new Senior Tier for larger and later stage issuers.
“But Everybody Does It”: Appellate Guidance on “Innocuous” Conduct Involving IIROC
Apr 25, 2023Reviews a recent Ontario appellate decision about a former registered representative who challenged enforcement action on grounds that his conduct was innocuous
The Fisheries Act – Not just for fishermen!
Apr 21, 2023This bulletin discusses the application of the Fisheries Act, a federal environmental statute whose far-reaching scope is often
overlooked.
History May Not Repeat Itself: Ontario Court of Appeal Restricts Ability to Engage in Layoffs
Apr 21, 2023The Ontario Court of Appeal recently held that an employer’s past practice of laying off employees may not constitute an implied term permitting layoffs.
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