WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Employees Getting Coldplayed
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes is our new series where we address the buzzy, quirky, and sometimes infamous moments making headlines and unpack what they mean for employers. Our goal? […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Siraj Syed to the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Siraj Syed as an Associate in the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Siraj was an Associate at […]
SCC Confirms Adverse Possession of Municipal Parkland in Ontario Remains Alive and Well
Introduction For years, many assumed that adverse possession claims against municipal parkland would almost never succeed given the high evidentiary bar and public policy concerns. On September 19, 2025, the […]
Landmark RCMP Seizure of Over $56 Million in Cryptocurrency from TradeOgre
The RCMP recently executed the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, confiscating over CAD $56 million in digital assets from the online trading platform TradeOgre. In June 2024, the RCMP […]
From Draft to Damages: When a Commission Plan Isn’t Final—but Employer Conduct Still Results in Liability
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrates how past and subsequent conduct of contractual parties can assist with interpretation of an employment agreement, in the context […]
Material Changes to CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program
On September 10, 2025, the CRA released new circular IC00-1R7 and updated its GST/HST Memorandum 16-5-1 for its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) that will apply to VDP applications received on […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Mallory-Cramp-Waldinsperger, Ethan Levy, Yatin Sidhu and Uyên Tran to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four new lawyers to the firm in the following practice areas: Mallory Cramp-Waldinsperger – Regulatory Mallory Cramp-Waldinsperger is an Associate in the Regulatory Practice Group. […]
WeirFoulds Partners Amy Block and Ben Kates represent Law Society of Ontario in high-profile appeal of a licensing hearing featured by Law Times
Partner Amy Block and Partner and Regulatory Practice Group Chair Ben Kates recently represented the Law Society of Ontario on an appeal of a licensing application before the Ontario Court […]
Neither All nor Nothing? Navigating the Complexity of Witness Credibility
Credibility lies at the heart of any regulatory hearing where the facts are disputed and cannot be deduced through independent verifiable means. Credibility assessments are required to choose between competing […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes four WeirFoulds lawyers as Toronto “Lawyer of the Year”
Among the 57 WeirFoulds lawyers listed in the 2026 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada are Partners Clare Burns, Karsten Lee and […]
WeirFoulds Securities Law Updates: Concise, Informative Updates on Certain Securities Law Developments in the Canadian Marketplace in 2025
Our coverage is succinct and targeted to cover the needs of issuers and their advisors. For more detailed information on our service offerings, please visit us online at www.weirfoulds.com. Recent […]
Three WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Mining
Congratulations to the three WeirFoulds partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Mining. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who provide services to the mining sector and […]
An Update on the City of Toronto’s Inclusionary Zoning Policies
On Friday, August 15th, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Minister”) approved, with modifications, the City of Toronto (the “City”)’s Official Plan Amendments 524, 537, 540, 544, 570, […]
Major Modifications – Province of Ontario Approves City of Toronto Protected Major Transit Station Area Policies
On Friday, August 15th, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Minister”) approved, with modifications, the City of Toronto (the “City”)’s Official Plan Amendments 524, 537, 540, 544, 570, […]