In-House Counsel
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October 02, 2024
From ‘play ball’ to ‘all rise’: Tales of litigation and the old ball game
There is (spoiler alert) no joy in Mudville after “mighty” Casey, the erstwhile hero in Casey at the Bat, strikes out, ending a game for the Mudville nine with a loss. Nor, these days, is there joy in my adopted hometown, Toronto, where the Jays recently concluded their first losing season since 2019.
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October 02, 2024
Time thieves: The clients you remember | Harjot Atwal
“The most surprising thing is that you wouldn’t let anyone steal your property, but you consistently let people steal your time, which is infinitely more valuable.” — Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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October 01, 2024
Feds release final list of Chinese steel and aluminum products to be taxed
Canada has announced the final list of Chinese-made steel and aluminum products that will be subject to a 25 per cent surtax and Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) subject to a 100 per cent tariff. The EV tariffs are enforced starting Oct. 1.
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October 01, 2024
RBC Dominion Securities to pay $1M fine for off-market securities trading
A settlement has been reached with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Agency (CIRO) in which RBC Dominion Securities Inc. (RBC DS) is to pay a $1 million fine for off-market trading.
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October 01, 2024
Alberta’s top court upholds ruling that Shell owns contaminated well under 1991 agreement
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that an abandoned oil and gas well that was later found to be contaminated was acquired by Shell in 1991.
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October 01, 2024
Ottawa will provide new work permits to temporary workers under Yukon nominee program
After reaching similar deals with the governments of Alberta and Manitoba, Ottawa has announced it will provide new work permits for up to 215 temporary workers identified and supported by the Government of Yukon in order to enable such foreign nationals deemed “crucial to the economic development in the territory” to keep working as these skilled workers process their permanent residence applications under the Yukon nominee program.
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October 01, 2024
Canada ‘not in a good place’ no matter who wins U.S. election, trade expert says
Although it is nearly impossible to tell whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will end up occupying the White House after this November’s U.S. presidential election, one thing is likely a certainty — conflict between Canada and its neighbour to the south over trade and economic issues.
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October 01, 2024
Plan to impose administrative penalties threatens immigration lawyers | Sergio R. Karas
On June 23, 2024, the federal government announced plans to impose a system of administrative penalties “… applicable to those who provide immigration and citizenship advice and/or representation” that will be administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Canada (IRCC). These administrative penalties are intended to be a tool of regulatory enforcement, ensuring compliance with the Immigration Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) and the Citizenship Act.
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September 30, 2024
Strike at Montreal Port shuts two terminals, affecting 40 per cent of container capacity
Dockworkers at the Port of Monreal have kicked off a three-day strike, shutting down two terminals and affecting 40 per cent of the port’s container capacity after a union representing longshore workers rejected an offer from their employers last week.
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September 30, 2024
Securities regulators extend compliance deadline for crypto trading platforms offering stablecoin
For a second time, Canadian securities regulators have granted crypto trading platforms (CTPs) another extension to meet the terms and conditions of their registration or to propose and implement investor protection measures related to so-called value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs) or stablecoin.