Core Area: Corporate

Oct 22, 2021

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…

Oct 17, 2021

Going Public in Canada – Listing on the TSX, TSX V, CSE or NEO

Canada has a strong and well-regulated capital market with a history of funding growth companies. By going public in Canada, companies can achieve robust valuations and raise…

Oct 15, 2021

So Mushroom to Grow: Psilocybin and Canada’s Regulatory Landscape

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, Canada’s capital markets have seen an increase in activity related to another substance that supporters are hopeful will eventually be…

Oct 13, 2021

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 2 – A Construction Webinar Series

WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor, Faren Bogach and Jeff Scorgie present Tools for Success: Season 2. A comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest…

Oct 12, 2021

The Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law

WeirFoulds Partners Glenn Ackerley and Philip Cho are part of this year’s faculty in The Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law program taking place on October 1, 8,…

Oct 6, 2021

Young Lawyers Summit – Canadian Lawyer

Associates Robert Eisenberg (Leasing Practice Group) and Lisa Danay-Wallace (IP/IT Practice Group) will be speaking at the 2021 Young Lawyers Summit being hosted by Canadian Lawyer on…

2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference

Lisa Danay Wallace, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ IT and IP Law Practice Group, will be moderating a panel at the 2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference. The two…

Oct 5, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Mink Ventures Corporation in a $557,750 Initial Public Offering

On September 29, 2021, Mink Ventures Corporation (“Mink Ventures”) (TSXV: MINK), a Capital Pool Company, announced that it completed an initial public offering of 5,567,500 common shares…

Oct 4, 2021

Learn about the updated Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act

After over a decade-long wait, the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) will come into force on October 19, 2021. Join WeirFoulds lawyers John Wilkinson and Sarah…

The Buildings Show 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will be speaking at The Buildings Show taking place from December 1 – 3, 2021 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Design, architecture,…

Sep 28, 2021

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

Join WeirFoulds Employment Law lawyers Megan Mah, Daniel Wong and Ryan Morris on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM EDT as they discuss tax…

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Bogdan Nae to the Securities Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Bogdan Nae as an Associate to the firm’s Securities Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Bogdan practised at a national law firm…

Sep 27, 2021

New Hope for Employers for “Just Cause” Termination Provisions: Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc.

In Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2021 ONSC 5961 (“Rahman”), Justice Dunphy of the Superior Court of Ontario rejected the plaintiff’s argument that a “just cause”…

Sep 23, 2021

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates That Provides Guidance to Employers

Overview of Policy and Requirements Regarding Mandatory Vaccination As the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, and following a whirl of announcements from federal,…

Sep 21, 2021

2021 Excess Soils Symposium – Environmental Journal

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at the 2021 Excess Soils Symposium being hosted by the Environmental Journal on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The symposium offers…

Sep 20, 2021

Transportation Notes: Court Approves $1.5 Million Settlement of Cathay Pacific Data Breach Class Action

In the recent decision McLean v. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited,[1] the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved a settlement of a class action brought against Cathay Pacific…

Sep 17, 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie Provide Comment to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association regarding Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation

On September 14, 2021, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (“OHBA”) published an article, “Can You Dig It” that discusses the new Ontario regulations breaking ground on excess…

Sep 16, 2021

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd in its acquisition of the Health Clinics Business

On September 2, 2021, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd (“StageZero”) (TSX:SZLS) announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Health Clinics Limited (“Health…

Sep 14, 2021

WeirFoulds represents PNG Copper Inc. in closing of $1.12 million private placement

On September 3, 2021, PNG Copper Inc. (“PNG Copper”) (CSE:PNGC) announced that it closed the third and final tranche of its private placement offering first announced in…

WeirFoulds welcomes new construction law associate

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Janice Philteos to the firm in its Construction Law Practice Group. Janice completed her articling term at the firm where she gained…

A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP

In Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP, 2021 ONSC 4822 Justice Vella of the Superior Court of Ontario awarded a terminated employee $25,000 in moral damages due…

Sep 13, 2021

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, 2020 SCC 16, on August 12, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Transportation Notes: Standing and Waiting – Determination of Passenger Rights Advocate’s Standing to Bring Application Still Stuck on the Tarmac

On July 31, 2017, 20 commercial flights destined for Toronto or Montreal were redirected to Ottawa due to unexpected severe thunderstorms. With the sudden influx of traffic…

Sep 10, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…

Sep 8, 2021

WeirFoulds IT & IP lawyers discuss, “Defending data, protecting privacy: Understanding cybersecurity in Canada” in recent article published by Lexpert Magazine

On September 8, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published a timely article authored by WeirFoulds lawyers Thomas Wong, Partner in our Corporate Practice Group and Lisa Danay Wallace, Senior…

Employment Law Issues During Bankruptcy, Restructuring and/or Insolvency – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho will be speaking at “Employment Law Issues During Bankruptcy, Restructuring and/or Insolvency”, a webinar being hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on September…

Sep 1, 2021

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program

In response to rising COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant, the Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 paid infectious disease emergency leave program until the end…

Aug 30, 2021

WeirFoulds acts as counsel to CIC Capital Canada Inc. (Crédit Mutuel Equity) as it invests $30 Million Funding in Paystone

On July 23, 2021, Paystone announced that it secured a $30 million investment from Crédit Mutuel Equity, the private equity arm of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, one…

Aug 27, 2021

New Ontario Regulation: Employers Must Comply with the Advice of the Chief of Medical Officer of Health Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

On August 24, 2021, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 577/21, amending O. Reg. 364/20 (Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step).…

Aug 26, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Archetype Themes Inc. as its assets are acquired by WeCommerce Holdings Ltd.

On August 25, 2021, WeCommerce Holdings Ltd (“WeCommerce”) announced that it officially acquired substantially all of the assets of Archetype Themes Inc. (“Archetype”), a leading designer and…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 24, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $1.92M private placement

On August 12, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSX VENTURE: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $1,920,000 from the…

Aug 19, 2021

Here’s the Drill: Commingling of Funds – Carillion Canada

On June 28, 2021, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision dealing with an insolvent contractor and the complications that arose when the funds it…

Elections in the Time of COVID: Employer Obligations on Federal Election Day and COVID-19 Considerations

On September 20th, 2021, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their next Prime Minister and members to Parliament. This will be the first time in…

Aug 16, 2021

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Group, will be Chairing the Ontario Bar Association’s panel “Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity” on Wednesday,…

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