Business
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September 02, 2025
LSM annual report a ‘comprehensive’ look at fiscal year, road ahead: president
As Manitoba’s law society takes stock of its most recent fiscal year, the regulator’s new president aims to continue the work of minding lawyers’ well-being as part of a new strategic plan. Law Society of Manitoba (LSM) president Kyle Dear recently sat down with Law360 Canada to discuss the recent release of the law society’s 2025 annual report — a 31-page snapshot of the regulator’s latest fiscal year, which ran from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
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September 02, 2025
DISCHARGE OF BANKRUPT - Conditional discharge - Upon total or partial repayment
Appeal by Pemberton from chambers judge’s order. Pemberton signed an agreement with Intact Insurance to facilitate the acquisition of bonds to a company established by him. After Pemberton’s resignation, Intact advised him that claims had been made on bonds issued for Dowland and he was jointly and severally liable for payments made by Intact to bond claimants.
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September 02, 2025
Hilary Book joins Affleck Greene McMurtry as partner
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP (AGM) has announced that Hilary Book has joined the firm as partner.
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September 02, 2025
Carefully consider an appeal from Trademark Opposition Board
The Federal Court has confirmed that in the absence of new material evidence, a determination of the Trademark Opposition Board (TMOB) will frequently be reviewed in a deferential fashion.
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August 29, 2025
Feds announce funding for Prairie businesses facing trade challenges
As Canadian businesses face economic uncertainty due to tariffs disrupting export markets and global supply chains, the federal government has announced the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) for support to help businesses “respond to trade shocks.”
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August 29, 2025
Ottawa imposes more sanctions for Russia’s ‘malign interference activities’ in Moldova
Ottawa recently imposed new sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities under the federal Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations for what the government said are their roles in Russia’s “malign interference activities in Moldova.”
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August 28, 2025
Canada amends vessel operation regulations for more local management
The federal government is amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations so local authorities can more efficiently manage issues such as excessive speed, shoreline erosion and community safety concerns.
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August 28, 2025
Ontario court finds firearm officer cannot issue shooting range approvals with conditions
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has allowed an application finding that the chief firearms officer for Ontario cannot issue shooting range approvals with conditions, in a case where a Toronto shooting club was to shut down two firing lanes.
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August 28, 2025
Christopher Cooter named Canada’s high commissioner to India
Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand has announced that Christopher Cooter will become high commissioner for Canada in India.
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August 28, 2025
Whelton Hiutin welcomes Nicole Davidson and Tahir Khalid as associates
Whelton Hiutin LLP has announced that Nicole Davidson and Tahir Khalid have joined the firm as associates.