Business
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April 26, 2024
Highlights of the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report
Released in March 2024, the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report of the Expert Panel is the culmination of work by the independent expert panel appointed by the federal government to conduct a legislative review of the Cannabis Act. The report is a key indicator of the future of the Canadian cannabis regime and how the Act may be amended. In total, the panel made 54 recommendations to federal policymakers and 11 observations for provincial and territorial policymakers and health-care bodies.
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April 25, 2024
Canada imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel this month
Canada has imposed dealings bans and entry prohibitions against Iran and two senior Iranian military members under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, following Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.
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April 25, 2024
SCC to hear appeals on Charter mobility rights and mandatory minimum penalties for child pornography
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of a novel Charter s. 6 mobility rights ruling, which held that Newfoundland and Labrador did not violate the constitution when the province closed its borders for health reasons to non-essential visits by non-residents early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 25, 2024
Competition Bureau announces consent agreement with Yukon Real Estate Association
The Competition Bureau has announced a consent agreement with the Yukon Real Estate Association (YREA) to address concerns about its membership practices. n an April 25 news release, the Competition Bureau said an investigation has determined that the YREA engaged in anti-competitive conduct by adopting a requirement that prospective members must live in the Yukon for a year before they can become a member of the YREA.
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April 25, 2024
Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to 42 months in bridge repair bribery case
A former executive with engineering firm SNC-Lavalin has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for his involvement in a bribery scheme to obtain a bridge repair contract in Montreal, according to a release by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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April 25, 2024
Dickinson Wright welcomes new counsel in Toronto
Peter Westcott joined Dickinson Wright as Of Counsel in the firm’s Toronto offices.
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April 25, 2024
FOR TORTS — Breach of fiduciary duty — Employment — Interference with economic relations
Claim by Northwest Protection Services Ltd. (Northwest) for damages. Counterclaim by Wellington and Protocol7even (P7) for damages. Northwest was in the business of providing security in various settings. Wellington and Dee were long-term part-time employees of Northwest.
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April 25, 2024
World Day for Health & Safety at Work: Prioritizing safety in the workplace
Every year on April 28, World Day for Health & Safety at Work is observed — a global campaign aimed at promoting the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. This day serves as an important reminder of creating a safe work environment to reduce the risk of work-related injuries and fatalities.
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April 24, 2024
Court: Utilization of patented design in promotional materials not ‘use’ under Patent Act
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that the utilization of a design, which if built would comprise the essential elements of a patent, does not constitute “use” to support a claim of infringement under the Patent Act.
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April 24, 2024
Trade tribunal to hold inquiry into alleged dumping of pea protein by China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has launched an inquiry into a complaint that China is dumping pea protein on the Canadian market.