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Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Overhaul Gets Serious: New Players, More Rules and Broad Reports

Dec 4, 2024

Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Overhaul Gets Serious: New Players, More Rules and Broad Reports

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Alert for Advisers: What Registered Advisers Need to Know About “National Instrument 93-101 – Derivatives: Business Conduct”

Dec 4, 2024

NI 93-101 - Derivatives: Business Conduct establishes a comprehensive framework for the conduct of dealers and advisers in the OTC derivatives market.

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What’s New in the FAQs: Recent Competition Bureau Guidance on the Amendments to Canada’s Competition Act

Dec 3, 2024

Commenting on the Competition Bureau's FAQs describing how the Bureau will enforce the amended merger and reviewable conduct provisions of the Competition Act.

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Developer-Friendly Changes Proposed for Ontario’s Record of Site Condition Regime

Dec 3, 2024

Ontario is proposing to amend its Record of Site Condition legislation to streamline brownfield development and support other development projects.

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Buyer’s Remorse: Asset Purchaser Liable for Pre-Closing Employment Liabilities of Vendor

Nov 29, 2024

In a recent British Columbia decision, an asset purchaser was held liable for the pre-closing employment-related liabilities of the vendor.

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Reducing NSF Fees: Proposed Regulations Amending the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations

Nov 27, 2024

The Governor in Council announced a proposal to amend regulations aimed at reducing non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees.

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Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Arrears Interest on Non-Existent Tax Debts: Bank of Nova Scotia v Canada, 2024 FCA 192

Nov 27, 2024

The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the charging of "arrears interest" on notional income tax liabilities that are completely offset by carry-backs.

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Capital Markets Tribunal Decision Confirms Legality of Hedging Transactions Despite Public Interest Concerns

Nov 27, 2024

The recent ruling by the Capital Markets Tribunal underscores the inherent tension between investor protection and the goals of market efficiency and fostering.

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Here We Go Again: Employers Ordered to Pay $10,000 in Moral and Punitive Damages for Improper Termination Conduct

Nov 27, 2024

Three recent Ontario decisions reinforce the importance of proper termination protocols due to the ever-evolving risk of moral and punitive damage awards.