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Venture Capital Funding for Start-ups and Emerging Companies

Jun 15, 2022

Government of Canada's request-for-proposal for the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative, providing $450 million in funds to the venture capital sector.

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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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The Potential Impact of the Ukraine Conflict on Contracts Between Canadian and Russian Companies

Mar 8, 2022

Legal tools Canadian companies should seek advice on if they are no longer able perform contractual agreements because of the war in Ukraine

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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Upheld

Jan 12, 2022

An Ontario arbitrator upheld an employer's vaccine mandate for both a site where a 3rd party obligation existed and a related site with no such obligation.

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Ontario Arbitrators Continue to Uphold Terminations of Employees who Breach COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Jan 12, 2022

A recent decision by an Ontario arbitrator further affirmed the notion that dishonesty during COVID screening protocols by an employee can lead to termination.

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2022 Starts on a High – Updates in the Psychedelics Industry and a Look Back at 2021

Jan 11, 2022

Recent amendments to the Special Access Program and a look back to 2021 on developments affecting the psychedelics industry.

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Smartphone Apps Beware – Babylon Health investigation provides insight into compliance with Alberta privacy laws

Dec 15, 2021

Key takeaways from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC)s report re: investigation of the Babylon by Telus Health app.

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Natural Health Products: Product Licensing Requirements in Canada

Dec 6, 2021

The Federal Court of Appeal decision of C-RNA provides further guidance on the level of information required of applicants seeking NHP licenses in Canada.

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Mandatory Vaccination Policy: “Reasonable, Enforceable”

Nov 11, 2021

A labour arbitrator upheld an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy, finding the policy to be reasonable and enforceable.