Building Uniformity: Saskatchewan’s Franchise Disclosure Act Receives Royal Assent
Jun 4, 2024First introduced last fall, Saskatchewan’s Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act, received Royal Assent on May 8, 2024 (the “Act”).[1] In doing so, Saskatchewan now joins British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island as the seventh Canadian province to enact franchise-specific legislation.
BC Human Rights Tribunal Questions Enforceability of Release
May 29, 2024This bulletin addresses the enforceability of releases signed following a termination and reiterates best practices for obtaining an enforceable release.
Proposed Changes to Employment in Ontario: Working for Workers Five Act, 2024
May 28, 2024This bulletin discuss new employer obligations proposed in Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024.
Investor Relations Activities Require Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure
May 22, 2024BC Notice 51-703 emphasizes that investor relations activities must be “clearly and conspicuously” disclosed pursuant to Section 52(2) of the Securities Act.
Unpacking Ontario’s Proposed Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024
May 17, 2024Unpacking Ontario's Bill 194: Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024. Key changes & compliance strategies detailed.
Navigating International Student Worker Restrictions: Post-Expiry Guidelines for Employers
May 14, 2024On April 30, 2024, Canada’s temporary waiver allowing international students to exceed 20 hours of work per week expired.
Understanding the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework: Key Insights from the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No.1
May 13, 2024On April 30, the federal government introduced the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1, which provides the legislative framework for open banking in Canada.
Legal Risk Assessments – An Essential Risk Management Tool
May 9, 2024The best way to address the legal issues that arise in any business is to focus on their identification and resolution before they become legal problems.
Jury’s Out: Bench Trials Are In
May 8, 2024Ontario courts are leaning towards the elimination of civil jury trials, as evidenced in recent decisions out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
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