Business
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September 02, 2025
Ontario implements new framework to return disgorged funds to investors
New rules governing the distribution of funds collected under disgorgement orders to investors who have incurred direct financial losses as a result of violations of Ontario securities law came into effect on Sept. 1, 2025.
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September 02, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal allows Bell to amend counterclaim in $400M copyright dispute
The Federal Court of Appeal has allowed Bell Canada to amend its counterclaim in a copyright dispute with a group of film studios, reversing a lower court’s decision to strike parts of Bell’s pleading alleging misuse of copyright enforcement without leave to amend.
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September 02, 2025
Carney cabinet set to chart Ottawa’s way forward on crime, ‘major projects,’ defence & free trade
As MPs ready their Sept. 15 return to the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are meeting for two days in Toronto to strategize how to move forward with the Liberal government’s fall priorities, which include combatting crime, fast-tracking major infrastructure projects including building affordable homes, and “advance the beginnings of Canada’s preparations” for the 2026 joint review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on free trade.
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September 02, 2025
LSM annual report a ‘comprehensive’ look at fiscal year, road ahead: president
As Manitoba’s law society takes stock of its most recent fiscal year, the regulator’s new president aims to continue the work of minding lawyers’ well-being as part of a new strategic plan. Law Society of Manitoba (LSM) president Kyle Dear recently sat down with Law360 Canada to discuss the recent release of the law society’s 2025 annual report — a 31-page snapshot of the regulator’s latest fiscal year, which ran from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
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September 02, 2025
DISCHARGE OF BANKRUPT - Conditional discharge - Upon total or partial repayment
Appeal by Pemberton from chambers judge’s order. Pemberton signed an agreement with Intact Insurance to facilitate the acquisition of bonds to a company established by him. After Pemberton’s resignation, Intact advised him that claims had been made on bonds issued for Dowland and he was jointly and severally liable for payments made by Intact to bond claimants.
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September 02, 2025
Hilary Book joins Affleck Greene McMurtry as partner
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP (AGM) has announced that Hilary Book has joined the firm as partner.
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September 02, 2025
Carefully consider an appeal from Trademark Opposition Board
The Federal Court has confirmed that in the absence of new material evidence, a determination of the Trademark Opposition Board (TMOB) will frequently be reviewed in a deferential fashion.
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August 29, 2025
Feds announce funding for Prairie businesses facing trade challenges
As Canadian businesses face economic uncertainty due to tariffs disrupting export markets and global supply chains, the federal government has announced the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) for support to help businesses “respond to trade shocks.”
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August 29, 2025
Ottawa imposes more sanctions for Russia’s ‘malign interference activities’ in Moldova
Ottawa recently imposed new sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities under the federal Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations for what the government said are their roles in Russia’s “malign interference activities in Moldova.”
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August 28, 2025
Canada amends vessel operation regulations for more local management
The federal government is amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations so local authorities can more efficiently manage issues such as excessive speed, shoreline erosion and community safety concerns.