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Recent changes for farmers’ market vendors in Alberta / Introducing the “Made in Alberta, by Albertans” label

Aug 11, 2021

This Bulletin covers changes to rules for farmers' markets and their vendors in Alberta, plus the rollout of the "Made in Alberta, by Albertans" logo and label.

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Changes on the Menu: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Publishes Consultation Report on Proposed Guidelines for Simulated Meat and Poultry Products

Jul 20, 2021

This Bulletin discusses feedback on the CFIA’s proposed new guidelines for plant-based meat and poultry, what could be changing and what the CFIA is doing next.

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Sick, Lies, and Questionnaire: Arbitrators Uphold Terminations of Employees who Breached COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Dec 9, 2020

Two recent labour arbitration decisions held that attending work in breach of employer COVID protocols can lead to termination for cause.

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Do Not Go Directly to Jail – Just Yet Anyway: Competition Bureau Confirms its View that Buy-Side Agreements between Competitors are not Criminally Unlawful

Nov 30, 2020

On November 27, 2020, the Competition Bureau clarified its view that the criminal cartel provisions of the Competition Act do not apply to buy-side agreements.

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Ontario Provides Employers with Temporary Relief from COVID-Related Termination Risks

Jun 1, 2020

Ontario introduces creative measures (O. Reg. 228/20) to the Covid-related temporary lay off dilemma.

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Heightened Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in the Time of COVID

Apr 21, 2020

In its April 18, 2020 COVID-19 policy statement, the government of Canada dramatically expanded the breadth and depth of its review of foreign investments.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Agribusiness – Business and Legal Considerations

Apr 7, 2020

In addition to the adverse impact to public health and the public healthcare system, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing severe economic hardship to western Canada.

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COVID-19: “Essential” Information About the Consequences of Continuing to Operate a “Non-Essential Business” in Ontario and Québec

Mar 25, 2020

An outline of the potential consequences to continuing to operate a business ordered to close by the governments of Quebec and Ontario.

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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: Food for Thought for Canadian Businesses

Jul 24, 2018

The SFCR - proactive response to threats to food safety, evolving consumer preferences, supply chains and prevention-focused international food safety standards