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The New CSE Senior Tier

Apr 26, 2023

The Canadian Securities Exchange implemented amendments that include the addition of a new Senior Tier for larger and later stage issuers.

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“But Everybody Does It”: Appellate Guidance on “Innocuous” Conduct Involving IIROC

Apr 25, 2023

Reviews a recent Ontario appellate decision about a former registered representative who challenged enforcement action on grounds that his conduct was innocuous

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The Fisheries Act – Not just for fishermen!

Apr 21, 2023

This bulletin discusses the application of the Fisheries Act, a federal environmental statute whose far-reaching scope is often
overlooked.

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History May Not Repeat Itself: Ontario Court of Appeal Restricts Ability to Engage in Layoffs

Apr 21, 2023

The 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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On the Plus Side: An Overview of SEDAR+ and How to Get Ready by May 1, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

An overview of the new integrated records filing system, SEDAR+, launching June 13, 2023.

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The Sky is the Limit: B.C. Court of Appeal Upholds $2 Million Summary Judgment Award for Breach of Contract

Apr 20, 2023

British Columbia Court of Appeal upholds British Columbia Supreme Court $2 million summary judgment award for breach of contract.

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AI in Financial Services: Joint OSFI and GRI Report Highlights Need for Safeguards and Risk Management as a Prelude to Enhanced OSFI Guidance

Apr 19, 2023

This bulletin discusses the joint report released by OSFI and GRI on the ethical, legal, and financial implications of AI on financial services institutions.

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Indemnity Agreement for Costs of Enforcing on Security Undermined by an Exercise of Judicial Discretion

Apr 18, 2023

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice appears to expand the circumstances in which courts will disregard full indemnity for costs clauses

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The Polluter Does Not Always Pay: Environmental Liability of Property Owners

Apr 18, 2023

We explore the three primary situations in which a landowner can be held civilly liable for environmental contamination on or sourced in its property.