Ontario Introduces New Cannabis Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
Introduction: Bill 174 In order to meet the federal government’s July 1, 2018 target for legalizing recreational cannabis country-wide, each province and territory across Canada has been seeking public input […]
Security for Appeal Costs: Litigation Tactics Through the Holistic Lens
In Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation, 2017 ONCA 827, a panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal recently reversed, in short order, a decision of one of its members ordering the appellants […]
The Supreme Court of Canada Holds Banks Liable for Conversion: Teva Canada Ltd. v. TD Canada Trust
On October 27, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Teva Canada Ltd. v. TD Canada Trust.1 The Court split 5:4 in the decision to overturn the Ontario Court […]
WeirFoulds supports The Fraser Institutes Founder’s Awards
WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor The Fraser Institutes Founder’s Awards. The annual tribute dinner honours Canada’s greatest business and philanthropic leaders. The Fraser Institute Founders’ Award is presented to individuals […]
Government Backtracks on Anti-Surplus Stripping Proposals, and Looks to Develop Alternative Proposals
Happily, on October 19, 2017, the Federal Government announced it is not proceeding with yet another measure in its July 18 proposals this time, the anti-surplus stripping proposals. Earlier in […]
Proposed Tax Measures to Limit Deferral Benefits of Acquiring Passive Investments in Private Corporations
On October 18, 2017, the Federal Government announced its intention to introduce measures to limit the deferral advantage associated with a private corporation using active business income to make passive investments (the […]
Motions for Partial Summary Judgment: Proceed with Caution
In Hryniak v Mauldin, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a summary judgment motion is appropriate if: (i) it can achieve a fair and just adjudication; and (ii) it provides a process that allows the judge to make the necessary findings of fact, apply the law to those facts, and is a proportionate, more expeditious and less expensive means to achieve a just result than going to trial.
Government Backtracks on Certain Income Tax Proposals Impacting Private Corporations and their Shareholders
On October 16, 2017, the Federal Government announced its intention to lower the small business tax rate from 10.5% to 10 per cent, effective January 1, 2018, and to 9 […]
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cartels 2018 Canadian Chapter
WeirFoulds Competition Practice Group contributed the Canadian chapter to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cartels 2018.
Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update – Third
On Monday, October 10, 2017 the Ministry of Municipal Affairs posted on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry a summary of proposed regulatory changes under the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. […]
Frank Walwyn supports mentorship for black law students and recent graduates
WeirFoulds partner Frank Walwyn was a guest at the first annual reception for black graduates of Queen’s Law.
Bill 160: Major Initiatives of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
On September 27, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced for first reading Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017, one of the most far-reaching omnibus bills introduced by the […]
WeirFoulds real estate transaction featured in Lexpert Big Real Estate
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we are featured in the latest Lexpert Big Real Estate.
WeirFoulds Recognized in 2018 Chambers Canada Guide
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
WeirFoulds supports hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean
WeirFoulds is deeply saddened by the recent devastation in the Caribbean in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.