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Mar 31, 2015

Province Makes Significant Changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has completed its province-wide consultation, which looked at the way development is planned and paid for.

Mar 26, 2015

Securities Law Newsletter – Q1 2015

Recent developments include the implementation of amendments to the TSX Venture Exchange’s (the “TSX-V” or the “Exchange”) policies dealing with private placements, loan bonuses and finder’s fees, and the Ontario Securities Commission’s (the “OSC”) adoption of new prospectus exemptions and changes to two specific prospectus exemptions.

Mar 23, 2015

Partner Lyn Townsend Appointed to Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce partner Lyn Townsend has been appointed by the Province to the newly formed Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the working groups formed to provide advice to the Provincial government on regulatory changes needed to implement the new provisions of the Development Charges Act.

Quiz: Timely Responses to Access to Information Requests

In Ontario, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are increasingly being used as…

Mar 13, 2015

Chambers Global 2015 Ranks Three WeirFoulds Partners

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that three partners are ranked in Chambers Global 2015.

Mar 9, 2015

Regulatory Colleges Tackle Transparency

Information Sharing in Professional Regulation: What Does the Public Need to Know?

Mar 3, 2015

Partner Caroline Abela Speaks to News Talk 610 CKTB Radio and 1310News Ottawa about Predatory Marriages

To spread awareness of the growing problem of predatory marriages and aging Canadians, Caroline Abela spoke with Lee Sterry on News Talk 610 CKTB Radio, airing on…

Mar 2, 2015

Experienced Benchers Offer Insight into Campaign Strategies

Strategies seasoned benchers use to get elected can seem simple but they can be effective. “I don’t think there is any prescription. It’s not one size fits…

Feb 26, 2015

The (Carbon) Taxman Cometh: The Impact of Carbon Taxes on Landlords and Tenants

The uncertainty surrounding the future of carbon taxing in Ontario extends to the commercial leasing industry. The potential implementation of either a “true” carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system in Ontario will affect landlords and tenants in different ways.

Feb 13, 2015

The Carter Decision What’s Next?

Our Estate Alert of February 6, 2015 discussed the Supreme Court of Canada [“SCC”]’s decision of Carter v. Canada (Attorney General)that was released that day. Now that we have had some time to consider the decision, we are asking “what’s next?”

Feb 6, 2015

The Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Prohibition on Physician-Assisted Suicide

Today the law criminalizing physician-assisted suicide was overturned in the landmark unanimous decision ofCarter v. Canada (Attorney General). The Supreme Court of Canada sent a strong message in support of the protection of Canadians’ right to life, liberty and security of the person (s. 7) pursuant to theCharter of Rights and Freedom.

Feb 5, 2015

Parkland Dedication: “How Low Can You Go?”

In the modern urban environment, parks and public recreational facilities are things that can be both greatly appreciated and taken for granted.

Feb 2, 2015

Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities

Electricity distribution utilities are facing an unprecedented number of challenges. They are under significant cost pressures due to the need to repair and replace aging infrastructure, and…

Jan 31, 2015

The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board

Executive Summary Regulatory agencies play a critical role in the operation of modern society. They perform functions which none of the legislature, the government, or the courts…

Jan 30, 2015

Beware: Insurance, Indemnity, and Terms Not As They Appear

Landlords and tenants should always be thinking about the relationship between an obligation to insure and a lease’s indemnity clause so that the risk, should the “Premises”…

Jan 26, 2015

Quiz: An Obligation to Negotiate a Lease in Good Faith

Effective negotiation is an integral part of coming to terms on all types of agreements. Depending on the negotiating power of the parties, it typically involves some…

The ICRC’s Power to Order an Independent Medical Examination: The Ontario Divisional Court’s Decision in Iacovelli v. College of Nurses of Ontario

The recent Divisional Court decision of Iacovelli v. College of Nurses of Ontario¹ discusses the significant power of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (“ICRC”) of a health regulatory College to order an independent medical examination.

Jan 23, 2015

A Year in Review: The Far Reach of the IRS in Canada Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

In February 2014, the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States entered into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA“). The IGA allows Canadian financial institutions to…

Jan 22, 2015

WeirFoulds Welcomes Reta Coburn as New COO

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Reta Coburn has joined as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Reta will have an instrumental leadership role in advancing the firm’s strategy and its operations and administration.

Jan 21, 2015

Important Amendments to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

Back in 2012, we published an article forewarning about the proposed changes to the Estate Administration Tax Act in Bill 173 (Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget…

Jan 7, 2015

Congratulations to Rajeev Dewan, Steve Doak, Jill Dougherty, Jordan Glick and Karsten Lee, Our Newest Partners

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Rajeev Dewan, Steve Doak, Jill Dougherty, Jordan Glick and Karsten Lee have been admitted to the partnership.

Jan 6, 2015

Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications Are at Risk

WeirFoulds Partner Debbie Tarshis breaks down therecommendations in the recent released report from theMinister’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients and theRegulated Health Professions Act, 1991 andexplains why they affect all professional regulators.

Dec 31, 2014

“Litigating Through the Grey Zone: The Law of Testamentary Capacity” in Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2014

Cited in: David v. TransAmerica, 2015 ONSC 5192 INTRODUCTION It is estimated that approximately 44 million people around the world suffer with some form of dementia. By…

Dec 19, 2014

WeirFoulds Sponsors Tribute to Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion

Toronto Construction Association and WeirfFoulds pay tribute to Mayor Hazel McCallion.

Dec 17, 2014

WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that it has risen to # 3 in Novae Res Urbis’ (NRU) 16th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and development law firms, from #6 in 2013.

Dec 10, 2014

Tactical summons barrage leads to big indemnity

The case of Opara v. Opara [2014] O.J. No. 4555 provides an example of hotly contested estate litigation involving a disappointed family member who will take the…

Dec 8, 2014

A Leap of Good Faith? Practical Implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew for Contracting Parties

In Bhasin v. Hrynew, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized a new general duty of honesty in contractual performance. Writing for the unanimous Court, Justice Cromwell stated…

Quiz: Voluntary Disclosure Program

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) gives taxpayers a way to voluntarily come forward to put their tax affairs in order and correct past non-compliance.…

Dec 5, 2014

M.H. v. College of Nurses of Ontario

Regulatory colleges must review accommodation requests from individuals with disabilities within the context of their public protection mandate. The Ontario Human Rights Code (Code) requires that they…

Nov 27, 2014

Lisa Borsook named a Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that executive partner Lisa Borsook has been named a recipient in the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) 2014 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards in the RBC Champions Category. These awards celebrate and highlight the professional achievements of women across the country in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Winners will be honoured at a gala on November 27, 2014.

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Province Makes Significant Changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act

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Regulatory Colleges Tackle Transparency

Experienced Benchers Offer Insight into Campaign Strategies

The Carter Decision What’s Next?

The Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Prohibition on Physician-Assisted Suicide

Parkland Dedication: “How Low Can You Go?”

Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities

The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board

The ICRC’s Power to Order an Independent Medical Examination: The Ontario Divisional Court’s Decision in Iacovelli v. College of Nurses of Ontario

WeirFoulds Welcomes Reta Coburn as New COO

Important Amendments to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications Are at Risk

WeirFoulds Sponsors Tribute to Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion

WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

Tort Liability at Home for Alleged Wrongs Abroad: The Common Law Goes Extraterritorial?

Partner Sylvia Adriano named 2014 Lexpert® Rising Star

Partner Robert Warren named by Lexpert® as a Leading Energy Lawyer in Canada

Conference to Discuss International Business, Litigation

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Province Makes Significant Changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act

Securities Law Newsletter – Q1 2015

Partner Lyn Townsend Appointed to Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee

Quiz: Timely Responses to Access to Information Requests

Chambers Global 2015 Ranks Three WeirFoulds Partners

Regulatory Colleges Tackle Transparency

Partner Frank Walwyn Congratulates Newly Appointed Superior Court of Justice Judge Phillip Sutherland

Partner Caroline Abela Speaks to News Talk 610 CKTB Radio and 1310News Ottawa about Predatory Marriages

Experienced Benchers Offer Insight into Campaign Strategies

The (Carbon) Taxman Cometh: The Impact of Carbon Taxes on Landlords and Tenants

The Carter Decision  What’s Next?

The Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Prohibition on Physician-Assisted Suicide

Parkland Dedication: “How Low Can You Go?”

Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities

The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board

Beware: Insurance, Indemnity, and Terms Not As They Appear

Quiz: An Obligation to Negotiate a Lease in Good Faith

The ICRC’s Power to Order an Independent Medical Examination: The Ontario Divisional Court’s Decision in Iacovelli v. College of Nurses of Ontario

A Year in Review: The Far Reach of the IRS in Canada Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

WeirFoulds Welcomes Reta Coburn as New COO

Important Amendments to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

Congratulations to Rajeev Dewan, Steve Doak, Jill Dougherty, Jordan Glick and Karsten Lee, Our Newest Partners

Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications Are at Risk

“Litigating Through the Grey Zone: The Law of Testamentary Capacity” in Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2014

WeirFoulds Sponsors Tribute to Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion

WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

Tactical summons barrage leads to big indemnity

A Leap of Good Faith? Practical Implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew for Contracting Parties

Quiz: Voluntary Disclosure Program

M.H. v. College of Nurses of Ontario

Lisa Borsook named a Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner

Tort Liability at Home for Alleged Wrongs Abroad: The Common Law Goes Extraterritorial?

Partner Sylvia Adriano named 2014 Lexpert® Rising Star

Partner Robert Warren named by Lexpert® as a Leading Energy Lawyer in Canada

Conference to Discuss International Business, Litigation

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The Carter Decision What’s Next?