The Deadline to Report Under Canada’s New Anti-Forced Labour Supply Chain Law is Fast Approaching: What You Need to Know
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”)[1] came into in effect on January 1, 2024. The purpose of the Act is to support Canada’s […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Bota McNamara back to the firm’s Caribbean and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bota McNamara has re-joined the firm as a Partner in the Caribbean and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. Bota has over 20 years of experience […]
Remembering our late friend and colleague Susan Han
In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Partner, friend and colleague, Susan Han, after a brief illness. Susan passed away peacefully on Sunday, […]
Some Recent Wins for WeirFoulds’ Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group
The Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP has recently been successful in several relevant cases before the Ontario Land Tribunal. In December 2023, Partners Raj Kehar […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Alexandra Di Iorio to the Real Estate Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Alexandra Di Iorio as an Associate to the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Alexandra has a practice that focuses on all aspects of commercial real […]
Here’s the Drill: The Court in Sjostrom Sheet Metal Ltd. v. Geo A. Kelson Company Limited Confirms That a Cost-Plus Contract is Not Equivalent to a Blank Cheque
Cost-plus arrangements are a common form of construction contract between project owners and contractors in Canada. These agreements create unique benefits and risks which should be carefully considered before entering […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley comments on Ontario Construction Act review in Daily Commercial News
Partner Glenn Ackerley, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Practice Group, was quoted in an article written by Angela Gismondi for Daily Commercial News on March 18th, 2024. The article follows the Attorney General of Ontario’s recently […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Difficult, but not Impossible: Court Orders Non-Party Production from a Lawyer in Sheeraz v Seathi et al.
Rule 30.10 is a very powerful evidence-gathering tool. It empowers the Court to order a non-party to produce documents in their possession, power, or control that are relevant to ongoing […]
New Requirements for Employers in Ontario: Working for Workers Four Act, 2023
On March 21, 2024 the Ontario government passed Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (the “Act”) which includes important amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) […]
Last Minute Announcement – Bare Trusts Exempt from 2023 T3 Reporting Requirement
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced today that they will not require bare trusts to file a 2023 T3 return (including Schedule 15) unless it makes a direct request for […]
CRA Clarifies Penalty Relief for Bare Trusts
Bare trusts, unless specifically exempted, are required to file a 2023 T3 Return on or before April 2, 2024 with a completed T3 Schedule 15 to report beneficial ownership information. […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Landmark Victory for Underpaid Newcomers – Citizenship and Discrimination: L.N. v Ray Daniel Salon & Spa
The landmark decision of L.N. v. Ray Daniel Salon & Spa[1] was heard on October 26, 2023, before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”). The application brought forward serious […]
When “All The Smoke” Leads to Fire: What Canadian Employers Can Take Away about Employee Off-Duty Conduct from Matt Barnes’ Recent Departure from NBC
The recent departure of sports analyst and former NBA player, Matt Barnes, who also co-hosts the All The Smoke podcast, from his position as Sacramento Kings media analyst at NBC […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Executive Director & General Counsel Pam Hrick of LEAF for 2024 International Women’s Day celebration
Hosted by the WeirFoulds Women Committee, WeirFoulds’ annual International Women’s Day celebration took place at the firm’s Toronto offices on March 6, 2024. This year the firm had the privilege […]
Commercial Litigation Insights:Moffatt v Air Canada: Bot Betrayal and Negligent Misrepresentation
For the most part, waiting to speak to a human customer service representative has become a thing of the past. With the advent of artificial intelligence (“AI”), companies have been […]