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Broadening the Environmental Enforcement Toolkit: Ontario Expands Administrative Monetary Penalty Regime for Environmental Violations

Feb 28, 2023

Ontario is broadening its existing administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) regime for environmental violations.

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McMillan Lawyers’ Comment Letter regarding Staff Notice 23-329: Short Selling in Canada

Feb 22, 2023

On December 8, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (“IIROC”) jointly published Staff Notice 23-329: Short Selling in Canada (the “Short Selling Notice”), which reviews the current regulatory requirements and initiatives with respect to short selling and seeks public feedback on areas for regulatory consideration.

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How to Identify the Proper Use Under Municipal By-Laws: Recap of Applicable Guidelines

Feb 20, 2023

This bulletin summarizes a recent Quebec Court of Appeal decision recapping the guidelines applicable to classifying a use under municipal zoning by-laws.

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British Columbia’s Privacy Regulator Issues New Privacy Breach Guidance: Here’s What You Need to Know

Feb 16, 2023

BC Privacy Commissioner's recent guidance relating to privacy breaches acknowledges that breach notification can be a useful tool to mitigate harm.

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Winter Walkers, Be Warned: Occupiers Benefit from Contributory Negligence Analysis

Feb 16, 2023

Recent decision in Wilson v. 356119 Ontario Ltd. et al. details occupiers' liability and contributory negligence analysis required for slip and fall actions.

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Getting the Deal Through – Cartel Regulations 2023

Feb 15, 2023

The 23rd edition of Lexology GTDT’s Cartel Regulation provides comprehensive information about cartel laws and enforcement around the world.

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Overhaul of the Insurance Intermediary Regime in New Brunswick Now in Effect

Feb 14, 2023

A summary of the two new rules introduced by the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick on insurance intermediaries.

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Clear as Mud: The Legal Implications of Land Use Planning in Yukon

Feb 13, 2023

A January 31, 2023 decision of the Yukon Supreme Court has raised serious questions about how permitting decisions will be affected.

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What’s in a Name: No Need to Sue Public Officials Individually

Feb 13, 2023

A discussion of the recent British Columbia’s Court of Appeal decision relating to bringing claims in misfeasance in public office.