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 relief is granted […]
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 and Kayla Theeuwen, […]
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 recognized in the […]
Just Give Me a Reason: New Guidance on (Un)Reasonably Withholding Consent to Commercial Lease Transfers
Most commercial leases contain a provision which requires the tenant to seek consent from its landlord if the tenant wishes to assign the lease, sublet the leased premises or effect […]
WeirFoulds Securities Law Update: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace
Recent developments include: The publication of the draft Capital Markets Act for public consultation; The proposed consolidation of IIROC and MFDA and creation of a new investment protection fund; Changes […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent?”
Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent? A variety of arrangements are available to businesses when seeking to leverage software as part of their business operations. While the […]
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 Excess Soil Regulation […]
Bill 109: The More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 Potential Changes to Land Use Planning in Ontario
The Housing Affordability Task Force released a report on February 8, 2022, that provides 55 recommendations on how to fix housing affordability. On March 30, 2022, and as a first […]
Here’s the Drill: Early Occupancy in Construction Contracts: How does it really Work?
In December 2020 the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released an updated version of the widely used CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract. In December 2021, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Delara Emami and Jeremy Power
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Delara Emami – Private Equity Delara is an associate in our Private Equity practice group. […]
Here’s the Drill: The New CCA 1 – 2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract
In December 2021 the Canadian Construction Association released an updated version of its widely used standard form stipulated price subcontract, the CCA 1-2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract. The updated subcontract contains […]
WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eisenberg participates in the Queen’s Law Shadow Program
The Queen’s Law Shadow Program matches first-year law students with employers to learn first-hand how to navigate law school and the job search process. Robert Eisenberg, Partner in WeirFoulds’ Commercial […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based upon […]
WeirFoulds represents Freed Grand Park Development Inc. in sale of $129M Master-Planned Community in Toronto’s Mimico neighbourhood
On February 15, 2022, Minto Communities GTA announced that it acquired a Master-Planned Community in Toronto’s Mimico neighbourhood for a total of $129M. WeirFoulds represented the vendor, Freed Grand Park […]
Further Changes to COVID-19 Rent Support Measures
Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change as new Regulations are made. As Canada enters yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government (the […]