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Apr 20, 2021

Toronto and Peel to Name, Shame and Shut down Workplaces with COVID-19 Breakouts; Other Regions may Follow

As Ontario continues to experience its third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that this wave is quite unlike the previous two. While Ontario…

Apr 19, 2021

Is Your Construction Site “Essential”?

As part of the Ontario government’s latest declaration of emergency and provincewide Stay-at-Home order, enhanced public health and enforcement measures came into effect on Saturday April 17,…

Apr 14, 2021

Ontario’s Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order: What It Means for Retail Today

The Ontario government recently announced the province-wide Stay-at-Home order (“Order”) that has taken effect pursuant to section 7.0.1(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (“EMCPA”).…

Planning, Adaptation and Disclosure in an Era of Climate Change – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) National Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Online Symposium, titled “Planning, Adaptation and Disclosure in…

Apr 12, 2021

Employers, Are you Ready? Ontario Continues to Ramp up Workplace Inspection Efforts

In January 2021, the Ontario government announced that it was ramping up workplace health and safety inspections in an effort to combat COVID-19.[1] With COVID-19 cases again…

Apr 7, 2021

Transportation Notes: Pair of Passenger Class Actions Certified Against WestJet

The British Columbia Supreme Court has certified two class actions against WestJet. In one, the central allegation is that WestJet charged baggage fees despite stating in its…

Apr 6, 2021

RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Protecting Your Intellectual Property and Technology Assets – Designers Promoting Designers

WeirFoulds Partner Ralph Kroman and associate Wendes Keung will be speaking at an upcoming event “RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Protecting Your Intellectual Property and Technology…

Mar 23, 2021

Spring Regulatory & Compliance Webcast – PMAC

WeirFoulds Partner Susan Han will be moderating the “Spring Regulatory & Compliance Webcast”, taking place on May 12, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join this…

Mar 11, 2021

Modernizing the Ontario Business Corporations Act

On December 8, 2020, the Ontario legislature enacted the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 (the “Act”),[1] which provides key amendments to both the Ontario…

Mar 10, 2021

10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele – SCG Legal

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be moderating SCG Legal’s “10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele, scheduled…

Mar 3, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Dara W. Azari – Securities Law Dara is an associate in…

Mar 1, 2021

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: A Construction Webinar Series

WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor, Faren Bogach and Jeff Scorgie present Tools for Success. A comprehensive six-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest changes and…

Feb 24, 2021

Reasonable, or Unreasonable? That is the Question – Using Discretion in Construction Projects Should be Reasonable

On February 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District[1] (“Wastech”). This decision…

Feb 19, 2021

James Kosa recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been listed in the 2021 Lexpert…

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko will be presenting at the upcoming webinar, “Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation – Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws” being hosted by the…

Feb 18, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., maker of Sapsucker, in closing of equity investment with District Ventures Capital

On February 10, 2021, District Ventures Capital announced that it has made an undisclosed amount equity investment in Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., the maker of Sapsucker.…

Feb 17, 2021

Here’s the Drill: Strategic Procurement – Drawbacks of Using Nonnegotiable Supplementary Conditions in RFPs

Requests for proposals (“RFPs”) are a popular procurement model for those looking to hire a construction contractor. RFPs will commonly stipulate the form of contract the owner…

Feb 16, 2021

Commercial Priorities for Real Estate and Business Lawyers 2021 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partners Krista Chaytor and Wojtek Jaskiewicz will be speaking at the Commercial Priorities for Real Estate and Business Lawyers 2021 being hosted by the Law Society…

Feb 9, 2021

An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws

Employers have faced no shortage of challenges and obstacles in complying with employment and workplace laws and regulations, particularly given the rapidly shifting employment landscape and ever-changing…

Feb 2, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement

On January 26, 2021, Psyence Group Inc. (“Psyence”) (CSE: PSYG) announced that its common shares would begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Psyence listed after completing…

CCDC 2 Updates Webinar – Sealant and Waterproofing Association

Partners Krista Chaytor and Michael Swartz will be speaking at an upcoming webinar “CCDC 2 Updates” being hosted by the Sealant and Waterproofing Association (SWA) on April…

Jan 29, 2021

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority Replaces Tarion as Regulator of Ontario’s Homebuilding Industry

Big changes to the licensing and regulation of Ontario’s homebuilding industry are here. Effective February 1, 2021, a new stand-alone regulator called the Home Construction Regulatory Authority…

Jan 25, 2021

5G and Beyond: The Latest in Telecommunications Law – The Canadian Bar Association

Associates Emma Romano and Julia Sydorenko will be Co-Chairing a webinar on “5G and Beyond: The Latest in Telecommunications Law” being hosted by The Canadian Bar Association…

Jan 21, 2021

Ontario Further Expands its Workplace Inspections Campaign to Combat COVID-19

Last week, the Ontario government announced that it would be ramping up workplace inspections to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province.[1] The government’s…

Privacy Web Series: A Primer on the Proposed Legislative Changes in Privacy Law

A long-awaited overhaul of privacy law is at hand to bring Canadian privacy legislation more in line with global standards, and address the challenges posed by new…

Here’s the Drill: Prompt Payment – Are your contracts in order?

In October 2019, the prompt payment rules were introduced to Ontario’s construction industry as part of the province’s updated Construction Act. The rules mark a significant shift…

Jan 20, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About the New CCDC 2 Contract – FCA Insurance Brokers

Do you have questions about the new CCDC 2 Contract? Partners Faren Bogach, Krista Chaytor and Associate Jeff Scorgie are collaborating with FCA Insurance on an upcoming…

Jan 18, 2021

Is it Time For Employers to Review Your Employment Contracts? The Supreme Court of Canada Says Yes

On January 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Swegon North America Inc.’s application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale…

Jan 14, 2021

Ontario Ramps up Workplace Inspections to Combat COVID-19

The Ontario government recently announced additional measures aimed at addressing the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the province,[1] and are now taking steps to ensure that…

Jan 13, 2021

Ontario Declares Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order: What are the Implications for Employers?

Ontario has declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the province.…

Jan 12, 2021

Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts

On December 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in C.M. Callow Inc v Tammy Zollinger[1] (“Callow”); this decision will impact contractors, subcontractors,…

Jan 5, 2021

Comply or Beware: Toronto to Begin Naming Employers With COVID-19 Outbreaks

As COVID-19 cases in the City of Toronto continue to rise, local health officials are imposing additional requirements on employers to combat the spread. On Monday, January…

Jan 4, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two former associates to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Rochelle Perera and Thomas Wong have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2021. Our two newest additions to the partnership each…

Dec 23, 2020

Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown: What Does This Mean for Employers?

On December 21, 2020, Ontario announced that it will move into a provincewide shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. The provincewide shutdown will go into effect…

Dec 22, 2020

Business as Usual-ish: Construction Activities and a New Lockdown for Ontario

Although Ontario is heading back into lockdown starting this Boxing Day, for those in the construction industry it remains very much business as usual (which is to…

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