Employment Law Year-End Review 2023
On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, join our employment lawyers, Daniel Wong, Megan Mah, and Seth Holland for an update on key employment law issues for employers. We’ll also be joined […]
NEERLS & Department of Justice Meeting- CBA
Partner Janet Bobechko will join members of the CBA Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section, as well as counterparts at the Department of Justice, for a dynamic exchange about key […]
WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 by The Globe and Mail
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we have been recognized with distinction in The Globe and Mail’s Best Law Firms 2024 list in the areas of Administrative & Public Law, Construction, and […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new lawyers to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new lawyers to the firm in the following practice areas: Mimi Palmer – Technology & Intellectual Property, Privacy & Access to Information Mimi Palmer […]
EduTech East: The Evolution of Learning
Partner James Kosa will attend EduTech East: The Evolution of Learning, which will be hosted by the Public Sector Network on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023. This conference will highlight and […]
Back to Basics: The Due Diligence Process
Partner Shawn English will participate in Back to Basics: The Due Diligence Process, a webcast-only program that will be presented by the Law Society of Ontario on Monday, November 27th, […]
The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: CRA Releases Updated Guidance
On November 2, 2023, the CRA released updated guidance on the mandatory disclosure rules. The updated guidance can be accessed here. The release comes one day after the CRA announced […]
The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: New CRA Guidance in the Employment Context
Expanded mandatory disclosure rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada) came into effect in Canada on June 22, 2023, requiring the reporting of reportable transactions, notifiable transactions, and uncertain tax […]
Recent Trends and Obligations When Assessing Undue Influence
I. OVERVIEW A lawyer assisting a client with their estate and wealth planning has a professional and ethical obligation to ensure that they are taking instructions from someone with an […]
When Worlds Collide: Corporate Issues, Matrimonial Breakdown and Death – Toronto Lawyers Association
Partner Clare Burns will serve as a speaker during When Worlds Collide: Corporate Issues, Matrimonial Breakdown and Death, an insightful panel discussion that will be hosted by the Toronto Lawyer […]
Advisors Beware – New Notifiable Transactions Released
Effective November 1, 2023, the Minister of National Revenue has designated five notifiable transactions: Straddle loss creation transactions using a partnership; Avoidance of deemed disposal of trust property; Manipulation of […]
Estate Planning in the Modern Era Series – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Jennifer Corak will Co-Chair Estate Planning in the Modern Era Series, a 5-webcast program that will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association every Thursday from November 2nd – […]
Joint Ownership as a Probate Planning Strategy – The Cautionary Tale of Jackson v Rosenberg
In Ontario, where probate fees (formally, Estate Administration Tax) are considered to be high, a number of probate fee minimization strategies have developed. These strategies carry with them benefits and […]
Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference – Lancaster House
Partner Daniel Wong will attend the Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference, which will be hosted by Lancaster House on December 5th, 2023. He will serve as Co-Chair during a series […]
In Case You Missed It: Updates to Ontario Probate Application Forms
As we find ourselves well into the Fall season, we thought it important to remind estate practitioners that the warm and long summer days also brought some important changes to […]