Business
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April 15, 2026
Samuel Guay joins RSS’s insurance law group
Robinson Sheppard Shapiro LLP (RSS) has added Samuel Guay to its insurance law group.
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April 15, 2026
Upholding the deal: Ontario court confirms consent receivership in Peace Bridge
In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reinforced that courts will uphold a debtor’s consent to a receivership when it forms part of a negotiated arrangement, emphasizing the importance of commercial certainty.
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April 14, 2026
Ottawa suspends excise tax on fuel to ease cost pressures on Canadians
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a temporary suspension of the federal excise tax on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel in a bid to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices following the war in Iran.
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April 14, 2026
Ontario to ban uniform charges, proposes new legislation for entertainment industry
Ontario has brought proposed changes to the Employments Standards Act to ban employers from charging employees for required uniforms. It is also proposing the new Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act to improve transparency and oversight of talent agencies for better protection of performers’ paycheques in the entertainment industry.
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April 14, 2026
Lien discharge provision cannot be used to vacate lien security: Alberta court
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench reinstated security posted for a construction lien, finding that an applications judge erred by vacating it under inapplicable statutory provisions governing liens.
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April 14, 2026
Court dismisses CN’s abuse of process appeal in contamination case
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed CN Rail’s appeal of an abuse of process finding in a case where its land was contaminated with substances from an adjacent property.
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April 14, 2026
Erin Kotz joins Roper Greyell as associate
Roper Greyell has added Erin Kotz as an associate in Vancouver.
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April 14, 2026
Robins Appleby names Eric Miller associate in tax group
Eric Miller has joined Robins Appleby as an associate in its tax group.
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April 14, 2026
Landmark WNBA collective bargaining agreement sets new standards for compensation, player benefits
On March 20, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
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April 14, 2026
Contrary to what AI says, you should avoid an EB-5 visa if possible
I can tell AI is a fan of the U.S. EB-5 investor green card because I have been receiving a number of questions and calls about it lately. AI and I do not agree on the EB-5.