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Feb 4, 2016

WeirFoulds Represents Honeywell in the Acquisition of COM DEV International’s Space Hardware and Systems Business

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) completed the previously announced acquisition by plan of arrangement of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), a leading satellite and space components provider of switches and multiplexers.

Feb 2, 2016

Vacant Spaces: Challenges in the Economic Climate

In the challenges facing landlords in the current economic and market conditions, the municipal tax treatment of vacant space is not to be forgotten as some relief available for the carrying costs of vacant space. The Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 both require vacancy rebates to be provided for eligible commercial and industrial premises.

Nov 11, 2015

Estate Alert – Common Misconceptions about Joint Accounts and Joint Ownership

Elderly parents will often put their money into bank accounts held jointly with their adult children, or transfer real property into a joint tenancy with one or more of their adult children. Sometimes, this is done for expediency so that an adult child can help manage the asset. In other cases, this is a planning technique used to avoid estate administration tax when the parent dies.

Jul 8, 2015

Estate Alert – Planning for Custody and Financial Support After Death

Parents with minor children have specific estate planning concerns. One such concern is how to provide financially for the children if one or both parents die. Another concern is who will care for and raise the children should both parents die at the same time.

Apr 22, 2015

Estate Alert – 2015 Federal Budget Highlights

Yesterday the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Joe Oliver, presented the federal budget for 2015-2016 (“Budget 2015”) in the House of Commons. The following is a summary…

Oct 30, 2013

Proceedings involving the OSC: 10 Things Every Dealer Should Know

Complying with regulatory obligations under securities law is a top priority for exempt market dealers (“EMDs”) across Ontario who want to avoid proceedings involving the Ontario Securities…

Feb 15, 2013

Cancana Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off of Its Gold and Diamond Assets and Sets Date for the Annual Meeting of Its Shareholders

WeirFoulds’ Rajeev Dewan has been retained as Cancana’s Canadian capital markets legal advisor. Click here for the complete article.

Dec 3, 2012

What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

The holiday season offers a rare opportunity for family members to come together to discuss important issues, including the often uncomfortable topic of estate planning. This year,…

Jun 1, 2011

Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal

Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud

Sep 14, 2009

Can You Create An Economic Disincentive to Litigation from Beyond the Grave

On June 28, 2016, before breaking for the summer, the City of Toronto’s powerful Executive Committee met and reviewed an earlier study by KPMG which looked at various new revenue-generating policy proposals with an eye towards addressing the City’s estimated $582 million operating shortfall for 2017.

May 11, 2009

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

In assessing whether to pursue estate litigation, parties must always consider who will pay the resulting legal costs.

Mar 31, 2009

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

Important guidance on how the Municipal Elections Act (“MEA”) should be interpreted and applied where a candidate’s election expenses are subject to an audit.

Sep 1, 2007

Dealing With Construction Liens

Jackhammers, nail guns, power sawsahthe sounds of fall in the city. Recent reports estimate that residential real estate values will increase by 9.5 % this year, and that the average home price in Canada will top $300,000 for the first time. And we already know the state of affairs in commercial construction (especially in Calgary and Vancouver). But did you know that one of the natural consequences of construction isyou guessed it!….the construction lien?

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Proceedings involving the OSC: 10 Things Every Dealer Should Know

Cancana Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off of Its Gold and Diamond Assets and Sets Date for the Annual Meeting of Its Shareholders

Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal

The Duty of an Attorney to Account

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

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