In-House Counsel
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August 29, 2024
Ontario court upholds regulator’s policy of publishing allegations before tribunal hearings
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Ontario’s policy of publishing documents related to enforcement proceedings prior to a hearing before a tribunal is reasonable, the Ontario Superior Court has held.
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August 29, 2024
Right to data portability soon coming into effect in Quebec
Organizations doing business in Quebec face new compliance obligations as the right to data portability comes into force at the tail end of September, spelling the end of a one-year leniency period following the entry into force of Quebec’s sweeping overhaul of its privacy regime.
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August 28, 2024
Ontario announces major electricity procurement, promises protections for farmland, municipalities
New electric power projects in Ontario will require agricultural impact assessments and approval from municipal councils as part of an electricity procurement program aimed at adding 5,000 megawatts to Ontario’s grid.
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August 28, 2024
Streamlined debt collection to replace outdated enforcement in B.C.
On Oct. 26, 2023, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act (the Act) received Royal Assent, marking a significant shift in how monetary judgments will be enforced in British Columbia. Once enacted, this new legislation will replace the existing, outdated Court Order Enforcement Act, RSBC 1996, c. 78 (COEA), which has governed money judgment enforcement in the province for nearly 30 years.
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August 28, 2024
Risky business: Five missteps for employers of foreign nationals
The ability to attract and retain talent from outside Canada is a key lever for any employer looking to enrich a workforce and address labour gaps, particularly when qualified domestic candidates are scarce. However, it can be daunting for businesses to navigate the ever-changing and intricate web of immigration laws, program requirements and compliance obligations.
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August 28, 2024
Cabinet blocks cryptocurrency mining projects from access to electricity | Sara Blake
Some regulatory statutes authorize Cabinet or a minister to issue binding directives to the regulator. What is the scope of this authority?
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August 28, 2024
Railway strike: What invoking s. 107 of Labour Code means to labour law | Frank Portman
The recent labour actions at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN) have garnered significant media attention — as they should. Railways are an oft-overlooked keystone to Canada’s economy. Given the heavy resource focus of Canada’s wealth, railways form the primary way such goods are brought to market. Labour strife in this area poses a serious risk to Canada’s economic well-being.
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August 27, 2024
Court: Insurer to pay defence costs for uncovered claims with cost reallocation post trial
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered Aviva Insurance to cover all past and future defence costs for an insured in a personal injury case, despite certain pleaded claims not being covered under the relevant policy, with costs to be reallocated at the end of the trial.
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August 27, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal grants leave in marshalling case involving $20M promissory note
In what it described as a significant appeal for the "development of the equitable doctrine of marshaling," the Alberta Court of Appeal has granted leave in a bankruptcy case involving a lender's bid to partially recover a $20 million promissory note.
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August 27, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal overturns contempt ruling against Canadian Pacific, citing lack of intent
The Federal Court of Appeal has held that violations of rest provisions in a registered labour agreement by Canadian Pacific Railway did not constitute contempt in the absence of intent.