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Damage Caused By A Watercourse: Municipal Authorities May Sometimes Be Liable

Oct 4, 2023

This bulletin summarizes a recent decision confirming the liability of a regional county municipality for damage caused by a watercourse.

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Communication is Key: Cooperation Between Canadian Exporters and European Union Importers Will Be Essential to Operate Under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation

Oct 4, 2023

The European Union's pathbreaking Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism expects Canadian exporters to closely monitor their embedded carbon in exported goods.

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Conduct Completed! CSA Publishes Final Version of Derivatives Business Conduct Rule

Oct 4, 2023

Review of the differences between the third draft and final draft of the Derivatives Business Conduct Rule.

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Sanctions Update: Countering Russian Evasion of Export Controls and New Sanctions Designations

Oct 4, 2023

"Export Enforcement Five", which includes Canada, has released new guidelines aimed at limiting Russian export controls and sanctions evasion.

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Industry Committee Expands Scope of National Security Powers and Other ICA Updates

Oct 3, 2023

New proposed changes to Investment Canada Act include significant new rules for state-owned enterprises, asset acquisitions, and net-benefit test.

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Nothing Casual about it: Hotel Faces Employees’ Class Action over Employment Benefit Changes

Sep 29, 2023

Hotel faces employees' class action over employment benefit changes.

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“Mend your speech a little, lest it may mar your fortunes”: Are Employee Defamation Cases A Fool’s Errand?

Sep 27, 2023

This bulletin discusses the recent decision in Williams v. Vac Developments Limited regarding gag defamation proceedings commenced by employers.

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Overholding in Commercial Leasing

Sep 27, 2023

The concept of overholding is often misunderstood and deserves more attention in commercial leases, given the significant consequences for landlords and tenants.

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Competition Act Amendments on a Rocket Docket

Sep 26, 2023

Bill C-56 introduces amendments to the Competition Act, which are described as addressing rising grocery prices, but which have much broader implications.