Canada Keeps the CERS Cash Rolling, but Slows the Flow with the Program’s End in Sight
As part of the 2021 budget, the federal government has made some noteworthy changes to the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS“) program in anticipation of an economic ramp-up in the […]
Lien Rights: To Assign or Not to Assign (Should you ask the question?)
Assignment of lien is a powerful but underused section of Ontario’s Construction Act. Assignment allows a party with lien rights to transfer their rights (and rights to any related court […]
Transportation Notes: Québec Superior Court Allows Class Action Against Sunwing, But Not Other Airlines
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Québec allowed a class action to proceed against Sunwing Airlines and its tour operator, Sunwing Vacations. The central allegation is that Sunwing […]
WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Shawn Tian – Technology and Intellectual Property Law Shawn Tian is an associate in […]
Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident
In Eynon v Simplicity Air Ltd,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized that post-incident conduct in the workplace can expose an employer to additional liability. The Court upheld a jury […]
Federally Regulated Employers Take Note: Upcoming Obligations for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Under the Pay Equity Act
Coming into force on August 31, 2021, the Government of Canada’s Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) is part of a framework for long-term changes to ensure that workers in federally […]
WeirFoulds Represents Platform 9 in Closing of Qualifying Transaction
On May 19, 2021 Sol Cuisine Ltd (formerly Platform 9 Capital Corp.) (TSXV: PN.P) announced that it completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” in accordance with the policies of the […]
You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario
In Hawkes v. Max Aicher (North America) Limited,[1] the Divisional Court strongly affirmed and expanded the 2014 ruling in Paquette v Quadraspec Inc[2] that an employer’s entire national payroll must […]
Modernizing the Ontario Business Corporations Act: Amendments Proclaimed
Further to our article on March 11, 2021, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has proclaimed that certain amendments to the Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) will come into effect on July […]
The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine
In O’Reilly v ClearMRI Solutions Ltd.[1], the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified when the “common employer doctrine” will ascribe liability to a corporation in respect of an individual employed by […]
Daily Commercial News reports on the sixth panel of WeirFoulds’ Tools for Success – A Construction Law Webinar Series
Members of the construction industry hoping to avoid project disputes know full well that the best first step is to draft airtight, unambiguous contracts. But as our team of construction […]
Jeff Scorgie provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the climate of material price escalation and its impacts on bonding limits
Andrew Cartwright and Chris Dardarian’s article in Daily Commercial News, “Surety Corner: How the current climate of material price escalation impacts bonding limits”, published on June 10, 2021 discusses how […]
Change of Plans – New Amendments to Ontario’s Planning Act and their Impact on Commercial Leasing
Background Although frequently ignored by leasing professionals (and even some lawyers!), the Planning Act prohibits leases in Ontario from having a term longer than 21 years (including potential extensions/renewals) unless […]
Construction Reopens June 11th, 2021 – Are your Delay Claims Ready?
Starting June 11th, 2021, Ontario will officially enter Step 1 of the recently announced Roadmap to Reopen framework. For those in the construction industry, this means that all construction activities […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new Private Equity Associate
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Eliott Cheeseman as an Associate to the firm’s Private Equity Practice Group. Eliott is building a corporate practice focused on the sports, media, and technology […]