OEA Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting 2024
Associate Dena Givari will speak at the 2024 Ontario Expropriation Association (OEA) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Ontario Expropriation Association is a non‑profit, […]
Professional Regulation and Privacy Rights: A Case Comment on York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22
In a recent decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the applicability of the Canadian Charter of […]
Out of Control? – Recent Changes to the Competition Act and their Potential Impact on Commercial Leasing
Changes to the Competition Act In the landscape of Canadian commerce, maintaining fair competition is important to fostering economic growth and protecting consumer interests. Through two pieces of legislation in […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Out With the Old, in With the New Provincial Policy Statement, 2024
The Ontario Government has released Provincial Policy Statement, 2024 (“PPS, 2024”), which will come into effect on October 20, 2024. PPS, 2024 replaces Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (“PPS, 2020”) and […]
The Law Helps Those Who Help Themselves: Lessons for Employers from Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc.
In the context of adversarial litigation, it is tempting to want to do your opponent no favours and to “play hardball” at every opportunity. But in wrongful dismissal cases, employers […]
Excess Soils Symposium 2024
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak at the Excess Soils Symposium 2024, which will be presented by Environment Journal on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The annual Excess Soils Symposium will provide […]
City Council Passed Commercial Rent Control… and Nothing Changes
On May 23, 2024, Toronto City Council overwhelmingly passed a motion which purported to revolutionize the way commercial leasing is handled in the City… except it had no statutory authority […]
De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited: Judicial Guidance on Summary Judgment under Simplified Procedure, the Continued Importance of Waksdale and the Employer’s Evidentiary Burden to Prove a Failure to Mitigate
No two wrongful dismissal cases are exactly alike, but there are often similarities between them, including commencing the action under Ontario’s Simplified Procedure, a process available for lawsuits in which […]
MFOA 2024 Annual Conference
Partners Heather Douglas and Brad McLellan will attend the MFOA 2024 Annual Conference as panel speakers from Tuesday, September 17 – Friday, September 20, 2024. The conference is hosted by […]
Construction Law Symposium – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Brian Kuchar will serve as a program co-chair for Construction Law Symposium: ADR Best Practices and Current Market Trends, a program that will be hosted by the OBA Construction […]
Significant Changes to Planning: Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
On June 6, 2024, Bill 185, also known as the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (“Bill 185”), received Royal Assent. Bill 185 is another piece of […]
Capital Gain Inclusion Rate Draft Legislation Released
To the chagrin of many tax professionals, today’s release of draft legislation implementing the increase of the capital gains inclusion rate announced in Budget 2024 did not defer the effective […]
The First Home Savings Account – A Key to Savings for First-Time Home Buyers
With the increase in housing prices, the announcement of the First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) in 2023 was welcome news for many Canadians. Not only does this type of account […]
Ontario’s Bill 194 Proposes New Requirements Regarding Cybersecurity and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario tabled Bill 194, also known as the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024. Bill 194 develops […]