An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System
New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.
Canadian Capital Markets Lure Small and Mid-cap Clean-Tech
Why should U.S. companies consider listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange? Consider the options available for taking a company public in Canada.
Quiz: Employee Computer Use and Privacy
How would you resolve these case situations?
The “Tough on Drivers” Agenda
A proposed amendment to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls for heightened penalties for drivers convicted of offences where injury or death occurs.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Customer Service Standard
The Customer Service Standard addresses the business practices and training required to provide goods and services to people with disabilities.
“Disappointment” as Ontario Energy Board rejects $45 million in proposed conservation programs
Ontario Energy Board has pulled the plug on $45 million worth of energy conservation programs proposed by Toronto Hydro.
Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight
John D. McKellar is the 21st recipient of the prestigious Edmund C. Bovey Award for lifetime achievement in arts leadership.
Hot-tubbing experts – should lawyers like it?
Across the country, courts have been struggling with the best way to present expert evidence.
Golf courses lining up for tax refunds
New assessment framework has resolved appeals at 245 facilities.
Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw
Toronto reconsidering comprehensive zoning bylaw after OMB faces more than 600 appeals.
Time to move parking tickets out of court?
Is it time to streamline the process to remove things like parking infractions from the courts?
Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban
Three of Canada’s largest sign companies have launched legal action over council decision to ban all advertising billboards within Plateau borough neighbourhood limits.
WeirFoulds Partner Greg Richards Receives Award from The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards was presented with The Advocates’ Society Pro Bono Volunteer Award at the Society’s End of Term Dinner on June 15, 2011, […]
The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities
The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130) amended the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, to add a new part, entitled “Accountability and Transparency”.
Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing
Impending Ontario Municipal Board hearing on future of development proposals in Brantford’s environmentally sensitive northwest.