Jan 1, 2011The Search for a Meeting of Minds in the Interpretation of Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Areas of ambiguity in the Act continue to cause confusion and uncertainty. This article clarifies the intent and effect of the Act.
A Strong Prima Facie Case for Rationalizing the Test Applicable to Interlocutory Mandatory Injunctions Download PDF to read full article.
Book Review: The Duty to Consult – New Relationships with Aboriginal Peoples The duty to consult Aboriginal peoples requires the Crown to speak with First Nations, Inuit peoples, and Métis communities before undertaking action which may adversely impact those groups’ constitutional rights.
Urban Renewal and Community Revitalization: Tools That Can Help One of the greatest challenges facing municipal governments today is the need to stimulate economic development and urban renewal.
Dec 20, 2010Case Law Update: Nemeth v. Canada (Justice) Immigration and Refugee Law Extradition Principle of non-refoulement
Case Law Update: Bank of Montreal v. Innovation Credit Union Security Interests Priority Competing Statutory Interests
Case Law Update: City of Toronto v. WJ Holdings Appeal Jurisdiction of Ontario Municipal Board Statutory Deadlines
Case Law Update: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador v. Abitibibowater Inc., et al. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Companies’ Creditors Arrangements Act Provincial Obligations
Case Law Update: E. Anthony Ross v. Bank of Commerce (Saint Kitts Nevis) Trust and Savings Association Limited Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Procedure Privy Council
Case Law Update: Liberty Mutual et al v. Donatelli et al. Security for Costs Libel and Slander Act Civil Procedure
Dec 1, 2010Mission Impossible: Estate Planning and Assisted Human Reproduction This article was prepared by WeirFoulds Partner Clare E. Burns and Summer Student Anastasjia Sumakova.
Reflections on the Evolution of Fairness in Public Procurement Public tendering is perhaps the most active area of interest within construction law.
Quiz: Cross-border Acquisitions A client needs help to close a deal involving the acquisition of shares of an Ontario corporation.
Books by WeirFoulds Lawyers – Litigation The Plaintiff was employed by the defendant for 15 years. She earned $12.95 per hour. She was dismissed at the age of 56 after she became totally deaf, possibly due to a virus. The conduct of her employer is summarized by Epstein, J.A. at the outset and is startling, to say the least:
Case Comment: Antle Of Trusts and Shams On October 21, 2010, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision (2010 FCA 280) in respect of the appeal by John Antle from his loss at…
Norwich Orders Across Borders: Obtaining third party discovery in Canada The Norwich order is gaining traction in Canada and worldwide.
Books by WeirFoulds Lawyers – Property As a general rule, a person exercising a power of attorney for property in Ontario has no legal duty to account to anyone other than the grantor of the power.
Case Comment: Cavalier v. Ramshaw During his time sitting on the Estates List, Justice David M. Brown has not been hesitant in expressing his views about the need for change. In his…
Nov 30, 2010Mind the tax: Considerations for ex-patriot employees working in Canada Here are some key issues you should address before making the decision to transfer an employee to work in Canada.