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Jul 13, 2020

Old Case, New Gloss: The Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies the Rule in Foss v Harbottle

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Tran v Bloorston Farms Ltd., 2020 ONCA 440, provides a helpful explanation and clarification of the rule…

Jul 9, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of…

Jul 8, 2020

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

Jul 3, 2020

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Extended

On April 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to deliver more than $900 million in urgent rent relief…

Jun 23, 2020

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global…

The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding

On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in 9354-9186 Québec inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp.,[1] after hearing arguments on January 23,…

Jun 18, 2020

Commercial Tenant Relief Provided: the Protecting Small Business Act, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to deliver more than $900 million in urgent relief to…

Jun 17, 2020

Time to Start Again: Land Use Planning in the Pandemic

Effective June 22, 2020, the Province will restart the clock for many of the time periods applicable to land use planning under the Planning Act and the…

Jun 8, 2020

“Automatic, Immediate and Ongoing”: The Court of Appeal Emphasizes the Fundamental Obligation of Litigants to Disclose Relevant Documents

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld the decision of a motion judge to strike out a statement of defence as a remedy for repeated failures to…

Jun 5, 2020

The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Short-Term Rentals

UPDATE: On June 5, 2020, the Ontario government lifted the restrictions on short-term rentals effective immediately Following on from 2019, 2020 is off to a bad start…

Jun 4, 2020

Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources

We understand that your inbox, Twitter feed and the news are full of COVID-19 updates, articles and notices. The recommendations and information about health and safety are…

Jun 1, 2020

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity…

May 27, 2020

Agreements of Purchase and Sale in the Time of COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government has lowered interest rates and some businesses are cautiously optimistic that the worst is over. In anticipation of Ontarians…

May 21, 2020

Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party

In 4352238 Canada Inc. v SNC Lavalin Group Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal gave notice that it is determined to proceed with appeals, where possible to…

Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace

For the past few months, businesses have been focused on navigating their operations and employees through the COVID-19 world, and the many government directives and regulations that…

May 20, 2020

New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain

On April 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to help landlords and tenants weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

May 15, 2020

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the…

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government…

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed the law applicable to rectification claims and the interpretation of contracts in 2484234 Ontario Inc. v Hanley Park Developments Inc.[1]…

May 11, 2020

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of…

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