Tax Court Agrees that Payments Recorded as “Salary” Were Actually Shareholder Loans
Apr 2, 2025The Tax Court's decision in Malamute shows how casual annotations on cheques can cause serious problems with revenue officials for owner-managed businesses.
Private Competition Tribunal Challenges to Abuse of Dominance: A JAMPing Off Point
Mar 27, 2025The Competition tribunal denied JAMP Pharma's application for leave under the abuse of dominance provisions.
Adjusters in Motion: Industry and Government Unite for Adjuster Mobility
Mar 25, 2025This bulletin outlines joint efforts by the industry and federal government to establish national licensing reciprocity for insurance adjusters in Canada.
Who’s the boss? B.C. Court of Appeal Clarifies Test for Common Employer Doctrine
Mar 25, 2025The BC Court of Appeal clarifies test to determine whether two companies are a common employer for the purpose of liability for employment obligations.
Special Measures for Employers Introduced in Response to U.S. Tariffs
Mar 20, 2025The federal government recently introduced special measures to the Work-Sharing Program to help mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on employers and employees.
Seller Beware: Significant Amendments Proposed Under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Bill 4 proposes significant amendments to BC's Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
Later Gator – Canada Seeks Critical Minerals Divestiture from Previous Divestiture Acquirer
Mar 13, 2025The Government of Canada has applied to the courts in order to obtain a divestiture of a critical minerals investment under Canada's national security regime.
Plan for the Ban: Global Plastics Pollution Treaty Negotiations on Pause
Mar 13, 2025The United Nations’ efforts towards establishing a legally binding global plastics treaty have paused negotiations.
Poisoned Workplace Leads to $25,000 in Damages
Mar 12, 2025An employer was dinged with a $25,000 human rights damages award after it created a culture of intimidation and made sexually charged comments.
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