Business
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May 09, 2025
LSO announces three candidates for treasurer
The Law Society of Ontario has announced that three candidates — Murray Klippenstein, Stephen Rotstein and incumbent Peter Wardle — have been nominated for the role of treasurer, with the election set for June 18.
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May 09, 2025
New Brunswick introduces legislation to make artists a regulated profession
New Brunswick has introduced legislation called the Status of the Artist Act that would “affirm recognition and fair compensation” for professional artists in the province.
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May 09, 2025
Court dismisses proposed class action targeting ICBC over premiums during COVID-19 travel ban
The British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed an application in a proposed class action against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for insurance products it sold to motorists in the province during the COVID-19 pandemic while there were travel restrictions.
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May 09, 2025
Ontario Superior Court upholds Capital Markets Tribunal’s ruling in real estate investment fraud
An Ontario Superior Court panel has upheld a $1-million penalty for a now defunct Markham, Ont., real estate firm and its CEO who defrauded investors in a Richmond Hill, Ont., housing development of an estimated $10 million.
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May 09, 2025
Supreme Court leave refusal clears way for CN’s Milton rail hub, despite local opposition
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal concerning a proposed intermodal hub in Milton, Ont., paving the way for CN Rail’s $250-million project to proceed despite objections from regional municipalities over its environmental and economic impact.
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May 09, 2025
Workplace harassment decision notable for witness testimony, evaluation of credibility
A recent decision by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal is notable for its analysis of witness testimony and evaluation of credibility (Tenthorey v. IMS Inc., [2024] O.H.R.T.D. No. 1825).
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May 09, 2025
Cox & Palmer appoints Blair White as COO
Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office has announced that Blair White, MBA, CPA, CMA, is the firm’s new chief operating officer.
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May 09, 2025
POWERS OF MUNICIPALITY - Miscellaneous powers - Lobbyist registration
Appeal by appellant from a Divisional Court decision that upheld the granting of a motion to quash appellant’s nine judicial review applications.
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May 09, 2025
Canadian Securities Administrators: Blanket orders to boost capital markets
Amid continued market uncertainty and a slowdown in Canadian initial public offerings (IPOs) in early 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) introduced coordinated blanket orders (Blanket Orders) effective across all CSA jurisdictions as of April 17, 2025. These measures aim to reduce regulatory hurdles, stimulate capital-raising activity and offer greater flexibility for issuers operating in Canadian capital markets.
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May 09, 2025
Limited partners beware, general partners’ continued delight: Ontario Court of Appeal
In its recent decision, Anthony v. Binscarth Holdings GP Inc., [2025] O.J. No. 739, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the ONSC confirming that limited partners cannot cause the partnership to make cash distributions.