Lisa Borsook named a Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that executive partner Lisa Borsook has been named once again as a recipient in the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards in the RBC Champion Category. This is the third time Lisa has been named to this list. In 2013 she was recognized in the KPMG Professionals category, and in 2014 in the RBC Champions category.
Partner Frank Walwyn on Finding a Niche in Canada and his Native Caribbean
Partner Frank Walwyn discusses complex cases from his Caribbean litigation practice in the November 2015 edition of Queen’s Law Reports. Download the PDF to read the alumni profile of Frank.
Workplace Violence & Harassment Under Bill 168: A 5-Year Review
It has now been just over five years since Bill 168, now known as Part III.0.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) ( “OHSA” or the “Act”), amended […]
Quiz: Litigating in the Caribbean
In the dead of Canadian winters, it’s not just snowbirds who escape to the Caribbean. Incentives such as low or no taxes, less robust financial regulation, and a high degree […]
Frank Walwyn discusses his path to success in The Globe and Mail
Frank Walwyn, a litigation partner known for his work in Canada and the Caribbean, was featured in The Globe and Mail, in an article entitled “WeirFoulds partner Frank Walwyn goes beyond borders to find success”.
WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program
WeirFoulds is a proud to once again act as a supporter and participant in the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) annual Summer Job Program (SJP). WeirFoulds has been an active contributor to and advocate of the program since 2008, and has hosted several students from the program who have an interest in learning more about the legal community.
WeirFoulds Senior Counsel Bill Ross Appointed to the Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors
Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of N. William C. Ross to the Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian Mint.
WeirFoulds Recognized as a Proud Supporter of the Progress Place Transitional Employment Program
Progress Place honoured WeirFoulds as an ongoing sponsor at the Progress Place Gala on June 16, 2015. WeirFoulds is a proud supporter of Progress Place and has been a part of the Transitional Employment Program for several years.
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.
Experienced Benchers Offer Insight into Campaign Strategies
Strategies seasoned benchers use to get elected can seem simple but they can be effective. “I don’t think there is any prescription. It’s not one size fits all. I mean, […]
The Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Prohibition on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Today the law criminalizing physician-assisted suicide was overturned in the landmark unanimous decision ofCarter v. Canada (Attorney General). The Supreme Court of Canada sent a strong message in support of the protection of Canadians’ right to life, liberty and security of the person (s. 7) pursuant to theCharter of Rights and Freedom.
A Year in Review: The Far Reach of the IRS in Canada Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
In February 2014, the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States entered into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA“). The IGA allows Canadian financial institutions to report US taxpayers’ […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Reta Coburn as New COO
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Reta Coburn has joined as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Reta will have an instrumental leadership role in advancing the firm’s strategy and its operations and administration.
Important Amendments to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act
Back in 2012, we published an article forewarning about the proposed changes to the Estate Administration Tax Act in Bill 173 (Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011). After […]
Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications Are at Risk
WeirFoulds Partner Debbie Tarshis breaks down therecommendations in the recent released report from theMinister’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients and theRegulated Health Professions Act, 1991 andexplains why they affect all professional regulators.