In-House Counsel
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March 07, 2025
Canada announces further sanctions against Myanmar military officials
The federal government has announced sanctions against 13 Myanmar senior government officials and three entities, which include the country’s Ministry of Defence and armed forces, for “gross and systematic human rights violations.”
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March 07, 2025
Tobacco companies’ plans of arrangement approved, claims to begin for class action worth billions
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved the plans of compromise and arrangement for three tobacco companies, which allows the claims process to begin for a class action against them potentially worth billions of dollars.
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March 07, 2025
Ottawa unveils $6.5B package to support workers and businesses hit by U.S. tariffs
The federal government has announced a $6.5 billion package to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian businesses and workers.
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March 07, 2025
B.C. mayor denied procedural fairness in decision to strip him of his powers, judge says
A B.C. judge has ruled that the mayor of a municipality in the province’s central Interior region was denied procedural fairness when the city’s council voted to censure and sanction him over his alleged promotion of a book disputing some of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings on residential schools.
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March 07, 2025
Addressing the risks in trade finance and regulation of money laundering
Trade finance plays a crucial role in facilitating international commerce, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and optimize cash flow. However, the trade finance sector is not without its vulnerabilities. It presents unique challenges related to money laundering, as criminals can exploit complex international supply chains to obscure illicit activities. This article explores the risks associated with trade finance, the evolving regulatory landscape aimed at combating money laundering, and best practices for stakeholders in this critical sector.
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March 07, 2025
A spotlight on gender bias: Investigating the investigators | Heidi J. T. Exner
With International Women’s Day 2025 coming up Saturday March 8, it seems fitting to share a recent experience with my legal peers about some research I am conducting on gender bias in the private investigator industry.
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March 06, 2025
Ottawa targets Sudanese military leaders with sanctions over violence against civilians
Canada has imposed asset freezes and immigration bans on the leaders of the two opposing militaries in Sudan, in addition to sanctioning five other Sudanese individuals and three entities associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) or the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) “linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan.”
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March 06, 2025
N.B. inquest calls for changes after worker's death on home construction site
A coroner’s inquest jury in New Brunswick has made recommendations for improving construction site safety following the death of a carpenter who fell from scaffolding while working on a home.
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March 06, 2025
Federal Court enforces forum selection clause, stays B.C. business owner’s action against Meta
The Federal Court has stayed an action against social media giant Meta Platforms brought by a business owner from British Columbia whose Instagram account was suspended, citing a forum selection clause in the user agreement.
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March 06, 2025
Competition Bureau makes recommendations to CRTC to improve cellphone competition
The Competition Bureau has made three recommendations in response to a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) consultation to improve the 90-day notice that customers receive when their service contracts are set to expire. The bureau said improvements will help eliminate the barriers consumers face for switching when shopping for telecommunications services.