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Feb 1, 2013

An open of shut case? Ontario Ombudsman Annual Report addresses municipal meetings in Sunshine Law

This article was written by WeirFoulds partner emeritus George H. Rust-D’Eye.

Jan 30, 2013

Securities Law Quarterly – Q4 2012

A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. In the fourth…

Jan 4, 2013

Helping Clients Get the Most from the Procurement Process

In this article WeirFoulds partner Glenn Ackerley discusses the procurement process and you can get the most benefit from it.

Jan 1, 2013

Canada’s New Appetite for Antitrust Litigation: Cross-Border Mergers will be Scrutinized

Commissioner of Competition v CCS Corporation marks the first time since 2006 that the Competition Bureau challenged a merger before Canada’s Competiton Tribunal. The resulting decision, in…

Dec 3, 2012

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

Recent amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have extended the penalty taxes that were initially aimed at TFSAs, to situations where you hold certain types and/or…

What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

The holiday season offers a rare opportunity for family members to come together to discuss important issues, including the often uncomfortable topic of estate planning. This year,…

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

For companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“), the New Year will bring new rules for director elections. The TSX will be strengthening corporate governance standards…

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Computers dominate the workplace. And, with increasing use comes increasing computer-related workplace issues. Recent case-law in Canada suggests that employers should be reviewing or instituting a number…

Client Newsletter – Winter 2012

Quiz – Navigating Canada’s Competition and Foreign Investment Landscape

This quiz gives the answers to some scenarios impacting a mining company’s obligations under the Competition Act. Click below to watch the video.

Nov 28, 2012

Mining Act Amendments

Changes to Ontario’s Mining Act (“Act”) and regulations which came into force on November 1, 2012 will have a substantial impact on Ontario’s mining industry. The changes…

Nov 15, 2012

Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out

Effective January 1, 2012, the Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) applies to all people, businesses and organizations that provide…

Nov 12, 2012

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Introduction In the legislation authorizing municipal decision-making by collective voting of councils, there is almost no reference to members of councils as individuals or, aside from the Municipal…

Advance Notice By-laws and Policies

As shareholder activism increases in Canada, so too are the number of proxy disputes. As such, more Canadian public companies are implementing advance notice by-laws and policies.…

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the…

Nov 8, 2012

Purchasing Property for Development or Investment? What to do if there is a Breach of Contract.

How a recent court decision impacts single-purpose companies incorporated to purchase real estate assets The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) in Southcott Estates…

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An open of shut case? Ontario Ombudsman Annual Report addresses municipal meetings in Sunshine Law

Securities Law Quarterly – Q4 2012

Canada’s New Anti-Spam Act Moves Forward

Helping Clients Get the Most from the Procurement Process

Power Dynamics: Changing the Discussion from Work-Life Balance to Economic and Institutional Power

Canada’s New Appetite for Antitrust Litigation: Cross-Border Mergers will be Scrutinized

Crossing the Border or Crossing the Line: How Representing Clients May Harm Them

Legal Ethics – Getting SLAPPed by Costs?

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Client Newsletter – Winter 2012

Quiz – Navigating Canada’s Competition and Foreign Investment Landscape

Mining Act Amendments

Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Advance Notice By-laws and Policies

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

Purchasing Property for Development or Investment? What to do if there is a Breach of Contract.

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