Business
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November 07, 2024
TikTok Canada plans legal challenge to Ottawa’s order to cease operations
The Canadian arm of popular, China-based social media platform TikTok is vowing to take legal action to block a federal government order to close its operations due to national security concerns.
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November 07, 2024
Competition Bureau seeks public input on merger guidelines update
The Competition Bureau is seeking public comment as part of its review of merger enforcement guidelines following recent changes to the Competition Act.
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November 07, 2024
No explicit oppression remedy provision in Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
In the decision York Condominium Corporation No. 76 v. 10 The Marketplace Ltd., 2024 ONSC 4305, released by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Aug. 1, 2024, the court examined several issues surrounding a lease amendment dispute in Toronto’s Crescent Town, including a claim of oppression.
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November 07, 2024
Molecular evidence in courts
Nucleic acids serve as the molecular blueprint upon which the development and function of all living organisms rely. These complex molecules carry genetic information that controls cellular structure and biochemical reactions essential to sustain life.
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November 07, 2024
Canadian immigration demand surges following Trump re-election
Following President Donald Trump’s re-election, a wave of American democrats are grappling with the implications of another Trump term. Many feel disillusioned by what they perceive as a leadership characterized by authoritarianism, divisiveness, and undemocratic values. For some, this frustration has spurred thoughts of relocating, with Canada emerging as a top choice due to its geographic proximity and cultural similarities.
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November 06, 2024
Alberta bill changes electoral boundaries, rules for court evidence
The Alberta government has introduced legislation that it says will ensure fairer electoral representation and increase access to justice.
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November 06, 2024
Report reviews new drugs’ potential impact on future drug spending in Canada
The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has released an extensive listing of new medicines in the late stages of clinical evaluation that it predicts may “significantly impact clinical practice or drug spending in the coming years.”
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November 06, 2024
A punch could lead to liability headache | Jasmine Daya
A few years ago, I received a phone call from my security alarm company advising that the alarm was going off at Pravda Vodka Bar, an iconic downtown Toronto nightclub that I had purchased in 2020.
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November 06, 2024
How Trump’s win impacts Canada: Immigration, trade opportunities for Americans
With Donald Trump re-elected as U.S. president, Canada now faces a range of impacts that could affect its policies and relationships across multiple areas, including immigration, trade, defence and climate. Trump’s focus on strict immigration controls, “America-first” economic policies and his defence priorities are likely to shape the dynamics of U.S.-Canada relations, driving many to explore Canada as an alternative destination. Here’s a look at what Trump’s win could mean for Canada.
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November 05, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal rules forum selection clause in property deal was not binding due to wording
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a case where a forum selection clause gave Alberta courts jurisdiction on matters arising from a property purchase agreement. The court discussed the usage of the terms “submit” and “attorn” in such clauses, ruling the chambers judge erred in interpreting the agreement.