Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2020-2021 year. […]
Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects
Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global effects of the […]
The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding
On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in 9354-9186 Québec inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp.,[1] after hearing arguments on January 23, 2020. The appeal […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group
Congratulations to F. Philip Carpenter on being elevated to the role of Vice Chair of The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group following his term as Secretary in 2019-2020. As […]
Time to Start Again: Land Use Planning in the Pandemic
Effective June 22, 2020, the Province will restart the clock for many of the time periods applicable to land use planning under the Planning Act and the corresponding provisions of […]
WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Caroline Abela has been elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society. Caroline continues WeirFoulds’ long-standing history of its litigation partners serving as […]
“Automatic, Immediate and Ongoing”: The Court of Appeal Emphasizes the Fundamental Obligation of Litigants to Disclose Relevant Documents
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld the decision of a motion judge to strike out a statement of defence as a remedy for repeated failures to comply with judicial […]
Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources
We understand that your inbox, Twitter feed and the news are full of COVID-19 updates, articles and notices. The recommendations and information about health and safety are being updated frequently […]
Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party
In 4352238 Canada Inc. v SNC Lavalin Group Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal gave notice that it is determined to proceed with appeals, where possible to do so, during […]
Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen
On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the Province’s three-phase “Framework […]
Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?
UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government of Ontario has […]
Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed the law applicable to rectification claims and the interpretation of contracts in 2484234 Ontario Inc. v Hanley Park Developments Inc.[1] After applying contractual […]
Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings
In March 2020, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association established an E-Hearings Task Force (the “Task Force”) […]
Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit
Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of Ottawa (2020 CanLII […]
Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines
Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety magazine about how […]