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Stopping a Slippery Slope: Ontario Divisional Court Clarifies that Auto Insurance Coverage Applies Only to Direct Causes of Injuries

May 12, 2021

Ontario Divisional Court clarifies that automobile insurance only applies to direct causes of injury under the Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule.

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What Are You Suing Me For? I Had No Control: Lessor Fleet Liability

May 12, 2021

The decision in Barz concerns the interplay between Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Act and Traffic Safety Act.

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Paid COVID-19 Sick Leave for British Columbia Employees

May 12, 2021

The British Columbia government has announced proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act to provide for paid sick leave.

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A “vaccine break” for COVID-19 vaccination

May 12, 2021

Quebec follows the lead of the common law provinces taking legislative action to encourage vaccination.

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Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Recommendations – Modernizing Enforcement and Enhancing Investor Protection

May 12, 2021

McMillan commentary on the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce's recommendations regarding Enforcement and Enhancing Investor Protection.

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Competitor Collaboration Guidelines: Competition Bureau Updates Key Guidance

May 10, 2021

On May 6, 2021, the Competition Bureau released updates to its Competitor Collaboration Guidelines.

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OSFI Issues Final IFRS 17 Regulatory Forms and Instructions for Federally Regulated Insurers

May 8, 2021

On April 30, 2021, OSFI released a letter to all FRIs advising that it has issued the final IFRS 17 Regulatory Forms and Instructions (the “Returns”)

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Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulations – Construction Contract Implications

May 5, 2021

Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation, O. Reg 406/19 may impact existing and future construction contracts

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End of the Bellatrix GasEDI Saga Marks Beginning of Market Fallout

May 5, 2021

The Alberta Court of Appeal's dismissal of Bellatrix's appeal leaves substantial uncertainty for natural gas market and all derivatives counterparties.