Quiz: Good Faith and Honest Contractual Performance
In November 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada released a significant decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew, which recognized a new general duty of honesty in contractual performance. The court introduced […]
H. Scott Fairley to Receive the 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that our colleague Scott Fairley will be honoured by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law.
Tenant Demand Propels Sustainable Measures
“Shopping centre owners are looking for ways to use their centres as depots for internet service providers.” Executive partner Lisa Borsook comments on sustainability trends at Toronto’s Green Real Estate […]
WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Re-elected as Bencher
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to congratulate our Partner Raj Anand on his re-election to a third and final term as a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Leasing Lessons from California: Is Your Co-Tenancy Clause Enforceable?
Most Canadians are familiar with many of California’s notable attributes from Hollywood, to Silicon Valley, giant redwoods, the former “Governator”, Napa Valley wines and Alcatraz. However, outside of certain high-profile […]
Energy/Tax Law Update 2015
The 2015 Ontario Budget, released on April 23, includes proposed measures that are intended to set the stage for consolidation within Ontario’s electricity distribution sector. At a high level, the measures are a limited-duration reduction of barriers to private sector investment in municipally owned electricity utilities (MEUs).
Employment/Tax Law Update 2015
Yesterday afternoon, the Canadian government tabled the 2015 Canadian Federal Budget. Two measures are particularly relevant to certain employers.Download the PDF to read this Client Update.
Estate Alert – 2015 Federal Budget Highlights
Yesterday the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Joe Oliver, presented the federal budget for 2015-2016 (“Budget 2015”) in the House of Commons. The following is a summary of some of […]
International Tax Law Update 2015
Yesterday afternoon, the Canadian government tabled the 2015 Canadian Federal Budget. This publication is intended to provide our busy international clients and friends with a high level overview of international […]
Regulatory Developments and the Impact on Consumers, Business and the Environment
The policies of the OEB, and in particular its approach to the setting of rates for the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, have had an impact on […]
Competition Bureau Sets its Sights (and its website) on the Construction Industry
Since 2012, WeirFoulds LLP has been monitoring and writing about the Competition Bureau’s increased focus on Canada’s construction industry.The Bureau’s intensified scrutiny of construction companies has been spurred along in […]
Province Makes Significant Changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has completed its province-wide consultation, which looked at the way development is planned and paid for.
Securities Law Newsletter – Q1 2015
Recent developments include the implementation of amendments to the TSX Venture Exchange’s (the “TSX-V” or the “Exchange”) policies dealing with private placements, loan bonuses and finder’s fees, and the Ontario Securities Commission’s (the “OSC”) adoption of new prospectus exemptions and changes to two specific prospectus exemptions.
Partner Lyn Townsend Appointed to Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce partner Lyn Townsend has been appointed by the Province to the newly formed Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the working groups formed to provide advice to the Provincial government on regulatory changes needed to implement the new provisions of the Development Charges Act.
Quiz: Timely Responses to Access to Information Requests
In Ontario, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are increasingly being used as tools to obtain […]