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A recent article written by Associate Micah Goldstein and Articling Student Gavin Fior, “The Supreme Court of Canada Redefines Constructive Expropriation“, was recently cited in an article…

Nov 23, 2022

Five WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation

We congratulate the five WeirFoulds litigators who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation. The publication profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers who practice in several…

Nov 21, 2022

OPPI & WeirFoulds LLP Annual Seminar

OPPI and WeirFoulds LLP invite you to join our expert panel for an information session on Bill 23 on Thursday, December 15th. Our panel will discuss the…

WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group Concludes “Tools for Success: Season 4”

The WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group recently wrapped up Season 4 of its popular “Tools for Success” series of webinars, hosted by Partners Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie.…

Here’s the Drill: The New Owner-Architect Contract Released by the Ontario Association of Architects: the OAA 600-2021

As part of its new suite of 2021 contract documents, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has released an updated version of its widely used standard form…

Nov 17, 2022

Kayla Theeuwen speaks to the Globe and Mail about COVID-19 and the legal profession

Partner Kayla Theeuwen was sought out for an interview by the Globe and Mail about the impact of COVID-19 on the legal industry. Portions of the interview are…

Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities: Current Issues and Practical Strategies – Ontario Bar Association

Partner Megan Mah will co-chair an OBA Constitutional Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law Program on Wednesday, November 23rd. Titled Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities: Current Issues and…

Nov 15, 2022

WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023 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 2023 list in the areas of Administration…

Nov 14, 2022

Update on Those Damn Flipping Rules

The August 9, 2022 draft amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) include provisions to give effect to the residential property flipping rule first introduced in Budget…

Nov 11, 2022

JAMBAR Annual Flagship Conference – Jamaican Bar Association

Partner Nadia Chiesa will attend the JAMBAR Annual Flagship conference from Thursday, December 1st – Sunday, December 4th, 2022. The conference, which will be held in Kingston,…

Nov 10, 2022

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s lawyers have once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has…

Nov 8, 2022

The Buildings Show 2022 – Buildings Canada

Partners Glenn Ackerley and Jeff Scorgie will attend The Buildings Show 2022, a conference of expert led-seminars, informative panels and thought-provoking roundtables, on Wednesday, November 30th –…

Nov 3, 2022

The Fall CANECT 2022

Partner Janet Bobechko will serve as a course chair during The Fall CANECT 2022 on November 15th – 16th, 2022, with Partner Jeff Scorgie attending as a…

Nov 1, 2022

Prospectus Exemption Intended for Individuals with Relevant Proficiency Requirements: The “Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption”

Introduction On October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) announced a new order, Ontario Instrument 45-507 entitled “Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption” (“OSC Order”), pursuant to which…

Oct 27, 2022

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by Megan Mah…

Oct 12, 2022

Excess Soils Symposium – Environment Journal

Partner Janet Bobechko will attend the sixth annual Excess Soils Symposium, hosted by Environment Journal, on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022. The interactive event will focus on the…

Sep 15, 2022

Tackling Delays in Administrative Law – Ontario Bar Association

Alyssa Armstrong will participate in “Tackling Delays in Administrative Law: Understanding the Impact of Abrametz,” a webcast discussion being held by the Ontario Bar Association on Thursday,…

Sep 13, 2022

WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Canadian Privacy & Data Protection Regime”

Introduction In the broadest terms, privacy law regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. As such, organizations that collect and use personal information must ensure…

Aug 30, 2022

Constitutional Challenge Litigated by WeirFoulds LLP Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Laws in St. Kitts and Nevis

On August 29, 2022, the High Court of Justice in the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (St. Kitts and Nevis) declared laws criminalizing consensual, private acts…

Aug 25, 2022

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being…

Aug 24, 2022

WeirFoulds Represents Intervening Racialized Clinic Coalition in Toussaint v. Canada

A recent decision issued by Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Perell made national news by granting Nell Toussaint the right to sue the Canadian federal government for…

Jul 13, 2022

A Caution from the Supreme Court of Canada on Institutional Delay: Lessons from Abrametz

In a much anticipated decision, the Supreme Court of Canada released its reasons in Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz last week – confirming that obtaining a…

May 2, 2022

Bill 88 Introduces New Policy Requirement and Significant Changes for Employers in Ontario

On April 11, 2022, Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (“Bill 88”) received royal assent, making it law in Ontario. Bill 88 makes amendments to…

Apr 29, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand provides comment to The Canadian Press on the Commissioner for Emergencies Act inquiry

On April 26, 2022, The Canadian Press published “Commissioner for Emergencies Act inquiry ‘thoughtful’ and ‘decisive’: colleagues” by Erika Ibrahim. With the inquiry into the government’s use…

Apr 21, 2022

Excess Soil Regulation Partial Pause Commences April 20, until December 31, 2022 – What you need to know!

On March 11, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (“ERO”) a potential “pause” of certain requirements under the…

Apr 20, 2022

Improving Access to Registration and Introducing an Emergency Class of Registration: An Overview of the Amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act as part of Bill 106

On April 14, 2022, important amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act (“RHPA”) received Royal Assent. These amendments were passed as part of Bill 106, Pandemic and…

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Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities: Current Issues and Practical Strategies – Ontario Bar Association

WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023 by The Globe and Mail

JAMBAR Annual Flagship Conference – Jamaican Bar Association

The Buildings Show 2022 – Buildings Canada

The Fall CANECT 2022

Excess Soils Symposium – Environment Journal

Tackling Delays in Administrative Law – Ontario Bar Association

Municipal, Planning & Land Development Law Update – WeirFoulds LLP

Environmental Compliance and Training Event – CANECT 2022

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds’ International Women’s Day Celebration with Anya Klimbovskaia, COO and Co-Founder of Diversio

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Recent article by WeirFoulds Associate and Articling Student cited in Daily Commercial News

Five WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation

OPPI & WeirFoulds LLP Annual Seminar

WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group Concludes “Tools for Success: Season 4”

Here’s the Drill: The New Owner-Architect Contract Released by the Ontario Association of Architects: the OAA 600-2021

Kayla Theeuwen speaks to the Globe and Mail about COVID-19 and the legal profession

Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities: Current Issues and Practical Strategies – Ontario Bar Association

WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023 by The Globe and Mail

Update on Those Damn Flipping Rules

JAMBAR Annual Flagship Conference – Jamaican Bar Association

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2022

The Buildings Show 2022 – Buildings Canada

The Fall CANECT 2022

Prospectus Exemption Intended for Individuals with Relevant Proficiency Requirements: The “Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption”

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Excess Soils Symposium – Environment Journal

Tackling Delays in Administrative Law – Ontario Bar Association

WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Canadian Privacy & Data Protection Regime”

Constitutional Challenge Litigated by WeirFoulds LLP Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Laws in St. Kitts and Nevis

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

WeirFoulds Represents Intervening Racialized Clinic Coalition in Toussaint v. Canada

A Caution from the Supreme Court of Canada on Institutional Delay: Lessons from Abrametz

Bill 88 Introduces New Policy Requirement and Significant Changes for Employers in Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand provides comment to The Canadian Press on the Commissioner for Emergencies Act inquiry

Excess Soil Regulation Partial Pause Commences April 20, until December 31, 2022 – What you need to know!

Improving Access to Registration and Introducing an Emergency Class of Registration: An Overview of the Amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act as part of Bill 106

Municipal, Planning & Land Development Law Update – WeirFoulds LLP

Environmental Compliance and Training Event – CANECT 2022

Bill 109: The More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 Potential Changes to Land Use Planning in Ontario

Canadian Brownfields Network Conference

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

Ontario Will Require Certain Employers to Implement Electronic Monitoring Policies

Guidance for Ontario Employers on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-Compete Agreements

WeirFoulds’ International Women’s Day Celebration with Anya Klimbovskaia, COO and Co-Founder of Diversio

Federal Advisory Committee Offers Insight into Disconnect from Work Policies for Employees

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