Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts
On December 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in C.M. Callow Inc v Tammy Zollinger[1] (“Callow”); this decision will impact contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and various […]
Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil
On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force in addition to […]
Lexpert and American Lawyer Media recognize WeirFoulds lawyers in the 2021 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2021 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Glenn […]
Investment Executive reports on the Ethics Panel with Bianca La Neve as part of Financial Planning Week 2020
Partner Bianca La Neve participated in the Virtual Ethics Panel on November 19 during Financial Planning Week 2020. The discussion focused on vulnerable clients and identifying situations of financial abuse […]
Bill C-9: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy)
1. What is Bill C-9: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy)? Bill C-9: An Act to Amend the Income […]
WeirFoulds lawyers release new episodes of WeirTalking Leasing podcast, navigating a commercial leasing market affected by COVID-19
WeirFoulds LLP’s Commercial Leasing Group is pleased to launch part two of the second season of WeirTalking Leasing – a legal podcast series highlighting the top commercial leasing trends in Ontario and […]
Health Emergencies And Pandemics – Are You Prepared For The Future
Default Tug-Of-War Landlords Vs. Tenants
Navigating The Real Estate Market With Fred And Jay Waks
Proposed Regulation Update: Ontario Heritage Act
On September 21, 2020, the Province published notice of a proposed regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (“OHA”), to implement amendments passed as part of Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019. The purpose […]
Community Benefits Charges: The New Section 37
The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 replaced the density bonusing scheme under section 37 of the Planning Act with a new regime, but with a transition to September 18, 2022. […]
WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2021 edition, five of our partners are […]
A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021
On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) until January 2, 2021 in […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes Chris Tzekas as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a second time
Among our 44 lawyers listed in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada is Christopher Tzekas, Counsel, who is recognized as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 44 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2021 edition
WeirFoulds congratulates 44 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 69 rankings in 22 specialty areas – a […]