Ryan Filson discusses the impending Marijuana Legislation and potential effects it will have on the stock market
Ryan Filson, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, shares his expertise on how the capital market and marijuana companies will potentially be effected by this legislation in a recent Law Times segment […]
Procuring Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships Report 2018 – The World Bank
WeirFoulds Partners Brad McLellan, Dan Ferguson, Heather Douglas and Associate Linda Malicki listed as Canada contributors in the recently published Procuring Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Report 2018.
WeirFoulds Partner David Brown Joins the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partner David Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario (formerly known as “Network of Angel Organizations – Ontario” […]
The Independence of Expert Witnesses
Although the proposition that an expert should be independent has always been accepted wisdom, the requirement that an expert be independent has only recently been mandated by the Court as […]
Powers of Outgoing Municipal Councils in an Election Year – Reminder
As you know, regular municipal elections are to be held on the fourth Monday in October. This year’s municipal election will take place on Monday, October 22, 2018. Nomination papers […]
Glenn Ackerley receives 2017 Canadian Construction Association Award of Recognition
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley is the winner of the 2017 Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Manufacturers, Suppliers and Services Award of Recognition. The award recognizes individuals, firms, corporations or […]
Jill Dougherty discusses lease disputes between cottagers and Indigenous groups on CTV
WeirFoulds Partner Jill Dougherty was a guest on the CVT segment, “How cottage culture is erasing Indigenous communities from the country’s landscape”. Jill broke down the lease disputes between cottagers […]
Glenn Ackerley featured in the Journal of Commerce discussing Canada’s recent trade agreements and procurement policy
WeirFoulds Construction Partner Glenn Ackerley was featured in the Journal of Commerce coverage of the recent Canadian Construction Association’s Standard Practices Committee meeting. The article covers Glenn and Public Services and Procurement […]
The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group brings Carnival spirit to Bay Street
On Thursday, 22 February, the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group brought the Carnival spirit to Bay Street with steel pans, jerk chicken and dancing at the WeirFoulds 2018 Caribbean Fête. The […]
Proposed Regulations and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis in Canadian Provinces and Territories
On April 13, 2017, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts (the “Act”). Once […]
New Investment Powers: Prudent Investor Standard and Legal List Amendments
1. NEW PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD Prudent Investor Regime Section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act“) that authorizes municipalities (other than the City of Toronto) to opt into the prudent investor […]
New Investment Powers: Prudent Investor Standard and Legal List Amendments
1. NEW PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD Prudent Investor Regime Section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act“) that authorizes municipalities (other than the City of Toronto) to opt into the prudent investor […]
Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update – Fifth
The provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 regarding the new prudent investment powers have been proclaimed in force as at March 1, 2018. However, the new prudent investor regime will not be […]
Frozen but Available: The Limits of a Mareva Injunction
In the recent decision Trade Capital Finance Corp. v Cook, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered a claim of a non-party creditor over the defendant’s funds that were subject to a Mareva injunction.1 While […]
Preparing for Adjudication? How to Govern Yourself Accordingly
The Construction Act is on its way to Ontario, and with it comes the advent of adjudication. As many will already know or soon find out, Ontario’s adjudication process will be document intensive. Construction […]