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Mar 1, 2023

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 25 of our lawyers have been recognized in 20 different practice areas in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…
Feb 10, 2023

PM Springfest 2023

Counsel Jeff Cowan, partners Robert Eisenberg and Ryan Morris, and associate Chantal deSereville will all speak at the 2023 PM Springfest on Thursday, April 20, 2023. PM…
Jan 11, 2023

The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2023 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partners Karsten Lee and Robert Eisenberg will be speaking at The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer program being hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on March…

2023 Annual RealCapital Conference

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be speaking at the 22nd annual RealCapital Conference taking place on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.…
Jan 10, 2023

WeirFoulds partners recognized by Lexpert/ALM in 2023 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2023 edition of the Lexpert/American Lawyers Guide to…
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 2, 2022

ICSC+Canadian Law

Robert Eisenberg, Lisa Borsook, Abbey Sinclair, Jeff Cowan, Janet Bobechko, Krista Chaytor, Karsten Lee, Arman Poushin, and Brian Kuchar will be attending ICSC+ Canadian Law, a two-day…
Jun 7, 2022

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…
Mar 3, 2022

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…
Feb 25, 2022

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…
Feb 2, 2022

The Six-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2022 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partners Krista Chaytor and Karsten Lee will be speaking at the The Six-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer program being hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on…
Jan 17, 2022

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…
Jan 4, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership…
Dec 13, 2021

Canadian Lawyer reports on mentorship panel held at the 2021 Young Lawyers Summit featuring WeirFoulds Associate Robert Eisenberg

Canadian Lawyer recently reported on a panel discussion on the topic of mentorship, held at the 2021 Young Lawyers Summit, in which WeirFoulds’ Commercial Leasing Associate Robert…
Nov 30, 2021

A Rose by Any Other Name: Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Rent Support Measures

(Originally published on November 9, 2021, updated on November 30, 2021) Please note that all of the information contained herein is based on a bill introduced to…
Jul 27, 2021

Canada Keeps the CERS Cash Rolling, but Slows the Flow with the Program’s End in Sight

As part of the 2021 budget, the federal government has made some noteworthy changes to the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS“) program in anticipation of an economic…
Jun 10, 2021

Change of Plans – New Amendments to Ontario’s Planning Act and their Impact on Commercial Leasing

Background Although frequently ignored by leasing professionals (and even some lawyers!), the Planning Act prohibits leases in Ontario from having a term longer than 21 years (including…
May 18, 2021

From Farm to Table: An In-Depth Conversation about the Food Sector

Join WeirFoulds lawyers Scot Patriquin, Janet Bobechko, Daniel Wong, Susan Han and Robert Eisenberg for a fireside chat as they discuss a full circle of legal considerations…
Apr 23, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…
Mar 10, 2021

10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele – SCG Legal

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be moderating SCG Legal’s “10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele, scheduled…
Feb 2, 2021

Retail is Being Battered and Bruised During COVID-19: How are Landlords & Retailers Surviving the Impacts? – RealCapital Conference

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be speaking at the 20th annual RealCapital Conference taking place on February 23 and 24, 2021. Lisa’s session will take place…
Jan 18, 2021

Commercial Leasing Outlook 2021: Ask An Expert

Join our Commercial Leasing lawyers for a legal update and Q&A session on the latest developments affecting the commercial leasing industry in Ontario. Our expert panel will discuss…
Nov 16, 2020

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…
Jun 19, 2020

Impact and Implications of Ontario’s Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions – OBA Real Property Law Section

On June 17, 2020 the Ontario passed Bill 192, an Act to amend the Commercial Tenancies Act. Bill 192 amends the Commercial Tenancies Act to prohibit certain…
Jun 18, 2020

Commercial Tenant Relief Provided: the Protecting Small Business Act, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to deliver more than $900 million in urgent relief to…
Jun 5, 2020

The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Short-Term Rentals

UPDATE: On June 5, 2020, the Ontario government lifted the restrictions on short-term rentals effective immediately Following on from 2019, 2020 is off to a bad start…
May 21, 2020

Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace

For the past few months, businesses have been focused on navigating their operations and employees through the COVID-19 world, and the many government directives and regulations that…
May 20, 2020

New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain

On April 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to help landlords and tenants weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
May 7, 2020

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2

Click here to read Part 1 of this article What is a tenant or landlord to do if the tenant can no longer afford the premises they…
May 6, 2020

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1

As we look toward the future and think about reopening our country, all of us in commercial leasing are asking principally the two same questions: What will…
Apr 23, 2020

Trudeau Promises Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants – But No Details Yet

As the various levels of government continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19, each government’s response continues to evolve. Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario was under…

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