Business
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August 07, 2025
MLT Aikins welcomes Kember Handzic as partner
MLT Aikins has announced the addition of Edmonton litigator Kember Handzic to its partnership.
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August 07, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal limits number of interveners in private employment dispute
In a private employment dispute, the Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed leave to intervene to only one of two proposed interveners as a friend of the court. The court found there would be unfairness if both were granted leave, despite both being well-placed to address public policy issues.
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August 07, 2025
Stratford stands strong in Ontario Court of Appeal decision on side-yard squabbles
The case of 2708959 Ontario Inc. v. Stratford (City), 2025 ONCA 512 is an important decision for Ontario municipalities dealing with encroachments — when a private building or structure extends onto municipal land, such as a road allowance. This case clarifies what municipalities can do when they discover such encroachments, even if they have existed for many years. The Court of Appeal held that the municipality’s issuance of building permits did not expressly approve the encroachments.
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August 06, 2025
FINTRAC publishes new supervisory framework, tightens administrative penalty policy
Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog has published its comprehensive supervisory framework and unveiled a more streamlined administrative monetary penalties policy.
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August 06, 2025
‘Time is of the essence’ clauses don’t apply to indefinite time limits, court rules
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has clarified that “time is of the essence” (TOE) clauses do not apply to contractual obligations with indefinite or open-ended time frames, such as those requiring action using “commercially reasonable efforts.”
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August 06, 2025
Entering the U.S.: How it has changed
The process of entering the United States has undergone significant changes in 2025, shaped by executive orders, immigration enforcement priorities and a shifting national security agenda. Changes include heightened visa scrutiny, expanded travel restrictions and limitations, rising visa fees and updated entry regulations.
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August 06, 2025
Trademark infringement, post-sale confusion
The U.K. Supreme Court, the country’s highest court, has confirmed that trademark infringement because of post-sale confusion is a viable cause of action.
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August 05, 2025
Carney announces $1.25B program to boost softwood lumber industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to spend more than $1 billion to boost the competitiveness of Canada's softwood lumber industry. The federal government will channel separate amounts of $700 million, $500 million and $50 million to respective areas of the sector to help it better withstand ongoing and increasing U.S. duties.
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August 05, 2025
Manitoba and P.E.I. sign MOU to enhance interprovincial trade
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve internal trade and support the free movement of workers and businesses between the two provinces.
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August 05, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal dismisses appeals challenging provincial mink farming ban
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals in a case related to a provincial regulation banning mink farming, finding the order in council was not ultra vires even if it was influenced by interest groups.