Business
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July 22, 2024
Montreal law firm launches proposed class action over plant milk listeriosis outbreak
A Montreal law firm is the first in Canada to seek compensation for consumers affected by a recent listeriosis outbreak linked to some plant milk products.
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July 22, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds securities regulator's power to compel witnesses to provide evidence
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the constitutional validity of B.C. Securities Act provisions that allow the B.C. Securities Commission to compel witnesses to provide evidence and to seek court orders to ensure compliance with summonses under threat of contempt.
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July 22, 2024
Ottawa rolls out ‘special measures’ for people affected by 2024 wildfires in Canada
Canadians and permanent residents “directly affected” by wildfires in 2024 will be able to get free replacement federal documents — including permanent resident cards, Canadian citizenship certificates, Canadian passports and other travel documents — that are lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible due to wildfires, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced.
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July 22, 2024
Competition watchdog gives guidance, seeks input on policing deceptive ‘greenwashing’ by business
The federal Competition Bureau is asking for input from lawyers, their clients and the public to inform the bureau's “future enforcement guidance” regarding misleading and unsubstantiated environmental claims by businesses about products or activities, including future enforcement guidance with respect to last month’s amendments to the Competition Act that explicitly address “greenwashing.”
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July 22, 2024
Class action seeking $10M launched against Calgary for ruptured water main
A proposed class action has been launched against the City of Calgary and Calgary-based utility Enmax Corp. over flooding that resulted from the major water main rupture that occurred in the city in June, which the lawsuit alleges was caused by known defects in the main since its installation in the 1970s. The claim seeks $10 million in general damages.
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July 22, 2024
Navigating debt collection and litigation in Ontario
Whether you are a local business or a foreign entity operating in the province, understanding Ontario’s legal landscape is essential for protecting your rights.
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July 22, 2024
Court rules taxi permit holders were victims of disguised expropriation
The Quebec government was ordered to pay more than $143 million, plus interest, to compensate thousands of taxi permit holders after the Quebec Superior Court ruled that the provincial government illegally expropriated their permits without fair compensation after the Uber online ride-hailing service forcibly made its entry into the market a decade ago.
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July 19, 2024
Proposed $1B opioid class action against some drug firms cancelled due to lack of lead plaintiff
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has dropped a pharmaceutical company and its affiliates from an ongoing proposed opioids class action against various manufacturers that alleges promotion of opioid use leading to addiction.
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July 19, 2024
Saskatchewan giving money for female offender reintegration
Saskatchewan is spending money in a bid to improve the chances of female offenders reintegrating into society after leaving custody.
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July 19, 2024
Toronto flash floods: What businesses need to take away
The rainstorm that affected many across the city this week was a big wake-up call for businesses. Whether it was the power outages or ensuring your staff got home safely if they were required to leave the office, employers felt the impact.