September 16, 2026
The first part of this article examines the reasons why purchasers of newly built proposed condominium units are particularly susceptible to being caught in a falling market. The challenges currently faced by many such purchasers, in a climate where prices are lower than they were at the time of executing the purchase agreement, are unusual but not unique. What are the options for a purchaser in regard to an upcoming closing of a proposed condominium unit from a declarant, where the market value of the unit is significantly less than the price set out in the purchase agreement? While there is no “silver bullet” solution to the problem, here are some thoughts:
September 16, 2026
When a deceased’s assets are concentrated in a private corporation, the estate trustee often feels pressured to become a director of the company. Is there a conflict? Is it a prudent course for a professional estate trustee?
September 16, 2026
Exclusive use clauses continue to attract increased attention from the Competition Bureau. While there have not yet been any Competition Tribunal or court decisions applying the amended Competition Act to exclusive use clauses, the bureau has signalled increased enforcement activity in this area, and early responses from the commercial leasing industry are beginning to emerge.
September 16, 2026
Appeal by Brillion Homes Ltd. (Brillion Homes) and Christa Vina Investment Ltd. (Christa Vina) (collectively, appellants) from a judgment awarding Tony Hayre Management Services Ltd. (Tony Hayre Management) damages for breach of a construction management contract.
September 15, 2026
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced the new Productivity Mega Deduction at the first Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. The tax incentive will increase the share of assets covered from 15 per cent to more than 65 per cent. He also announced that Canada will seek private investment through long-term concessions to operate the country’s four largest airports.
September 15, 2026
Eryn Stewart has joined McDougall Gauley LLP as an associate in its Regina office.
September 15, 2026
The employment insurance (EI) premium rate for employees will remain at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings in 2027, but the maximum annual insurable earnings threshold will rise to $70,800 from $68,900 in 2026, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced.
September 15, 2026
In Avalin Group FZE c. Lauzon -- Planchers de bois exclusifs inc., 2026 QCCA 651, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the Quebec Superior Court, which considered that the wording of the arbitration prevented any referral of the case at hand to arbitration.
September 15, 2026
On Nov. 26, 2025, British MP and then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons and cut Britain’s employee ownership trust relief in half. “I will reduce that relief to 50 per cent,” the chancellor said, “retaining a strong incentive for employee-owned companies.”
September 15, 2026
All employees in Alberta have rights under the Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Compensation Act and Human Rights Act, right?