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.
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.
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.
Amendments to Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Act: Effective April 1, 2024
Apr 10, 2024On April 1, 2024, significant amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act came into effect.
Current Litigation and Dispute Resolution Trends in British Columbia
Mar 28, 2024McMillan Vancouver's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group comments on current disputes trends.
Administrative Monetary Penalties: Regulators “AMP-ing” up the Pressure on Businesses
Mar 19, 2024Administrative Monetary Penalties are increasingly used to sanction regulatory non-compliance in Canada. What are they and what should you do if faced with one?
Adjudication Under the Construction Act: Fast but Fair
Feb 23, 2024Adjudicator discretion under the Construction Act. Ontario Court recently confirmed a limit on this discretion in Ledore Investments v. Dixin Construction
Environmental Protection: An Essential Consideration for Any Minor Exemption
Feb 22, 2024The Quebec Court of Appeal quashed, on environmental grounds, a municipal resolution on a minor exemption
Part Two of McMillan’s R. vs Greater Sudbury Webinar
As a follow up to our first webinar back in December 2023 where we considered the history, details and legal implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in
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