Forced Labour and Modern Slavery in Canadian Supply Chains: Key 2026 Reporting Clarifications Under the Supply Chains Act to meet May 31 Reporting Deadline
A renewed focus on global trade policy and tariffs has led many businesses to take a closer look at their supply chains and the compliance expectations that arise from the […]
CANECT 26 – Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event
Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Catalina Karam will contribute legal insight at the upcoming CANECT 2026, taking place April 29–30, 2026. Janet will chair, speak, and moderate 2C – Excess Soils […]
Who Owns What?
Copyright Ownership for Work Created in the Course of Employment It is a common misconception that anything created by an employee during employment automatically belongs to the employer. In reality, […]
More Bills, More Regs, More Bills: Province of Ontario Continues to Propose Sweeping Changes to Municipal and Planning Systems with Draft Release of Bills 98 and 100
Benjamin Franklin once noted that there were two certainties in life: death and taxes. To this list, we can now confidently add a third certainty, being the Province of Ontario […]
Toronto Vapour Intrusion Conference
Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at the Toronto Vapour Intrusion Conference on May 21, 2026. Janet will present Vapour Intrusion Liability in Ontario: Statutory Authority, Regulatory Guidance, and Professional […]
Beyond the Franchisor: Who Really Bears the Risk Under Section 7(1)?
Ontario’s franchise disclosure regime is one of the most protective in Canada, and at its core sits section 7(1) of the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (the “Act”). This […]
Here’s the Drill: Ontario’s New Buy Ontario Procurement Rules – What You Need to Know
As of April 13, 2026, Ontario has overhauled its public-sector procurement rules through a new Buy Ontario Procurement Directive. The goal is straightforward: favour Ontario and Canadian businesses and limit […]
Setting Up for Success: Grounds, Gathering Information, the Application, and Affidavit Evidence – OBA Trusts and Estates Law Program
Partner Andrea McEwan will be speaking during the “Setting Up for Success: Grounds, Gathering Information, the Application, and Affidavit Evidence” session, taking place on Monday, May 11, 2026, beginning at […]
28th Annual Professional Regulation and Discipline Virtual Course
Partner Ben Kates will speak at the 28th Annual Professional Regulation and Discipline: New Tools, New Challenges, New Standards virtual course, taking place April 14–15, 2026. He will share insights […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Stephen Corrington to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Stephen Corrington to the firm as an Associate in the Commercial Litigation and Caribbean & Offshore Practice Groups. Stephen advises on matters involving Caribbean and […]
Cross-Border Trade Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Decision: What Canadian Companies Should Know
Lawyers at the New York offices of Withers recently provided a succinct analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump in an article published on […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan: What Tenants, Landlords, and Businesses Should Review
Businesses across Toronto are making preparations as the City gets ready to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If your business is anywhere near downtown Toronto, especially around Exhibition Place, […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Associate Sara Bolourchian to the Firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Sara Bolourchian as an Associate in the Media & Defamation and Regulatory Practice Groups. Prior to joining the firm, Sara practised at a leading full-service […]
Major Updates to Ontario’s Construction Act: What You Need to Know
Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, Glenn Ackerley, will be speaking at the Council of Ontario Construction Associations’ upcoming webinar, Bill 216: What It Means for Ontario’s Construction Industry. […]
C5 3rd Annual Forum: AI & Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Conference
WeirFoulds Partner Benjamin Bathgate will be speaking at the C5 3rd Annual Forum on AI and Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Conference, taking place April 23 to 24, 2026. On […]