In-House Counsel
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May 09, 2025
Ontario Superior Court upholds Capital Markets Tribunal’s ruling in real estate investment fraud
An Ontario Superior Court panel has upheld a $1-million penalty for a now defunct Markham, Ont., real estate firm and its CEO who defrauded investors in a Richmond Hill, Ont., housing development of an estimated $10 million.
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May 09, 2025
Supreme Court leave refusal clears way for CN’s Milton rail hub, despite local opposition
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal concerning a proposed intermodal hub in Milton, Ont., paving the way for CN Rail’s $250-million project to proceed despite objections from regional municipalities over its environmental and economic impact.
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May 09, 2025
Workplace harassment decision notable for witness testimony, evaluation of credibility
A recent decision by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal is notable for its analysis of witness testimony and evaluation of credibility (Tenthorey v. IMS Inc., [2024] O.H.R.T.D. No. 1825).
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May 09, 2025
Canadian Securities Administrators: Blanket orders to boost capital markets
Amid continued market uncertainty and a slowdown in Canadian initial public offerings (IPOs) in early 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) introduced coordinated blanket orders (Blanket Orders) effective across all CSA jurisdictions as of April 17, 2025. These measures aim to reduce regulatory hurdles, stimulate capital-raising activity and offer greater flexibility for issuers operating in Canadian capital markets.
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May 09, 2025
Problems with CleanBC roadmap
British Columbia’s CleanBC program was initiated in 2018. It has spawned innumerable websites, reports, studies and communiques. In February 2023, it was updated with the Roadmap to 2030 plan.
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May 09, 2025
Mega Man, negotiation and the importance of the credibility meter
My son has recently discovered one of Nintendo’s earliest games: Mega Man. As I watch my son play (and “reluctantly” take over the challenging levels), it occurs to me that this is a great analogy for the importance of credibility in negotiations, specifically conflict resolution.
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May 08, 2025
Ontario court confirms that employee dismissal over vaccine non-compliance can be reasonable
An Ontario Superior Court panel has quashed an arbitrator’s decision that an employer should never discipline employees who fail to comply with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. However, in a May 6 decision in Humber River Health v. Teamsters Local Union No. 419, 2025 ONSC 2270, Justices Nancy Backhouse, Richard Lococo and Graeme Mew upheld the arbitrator’s decision ordering Toronto’s Humber River Hospital to reinstate two employees who were fired for failing to comply with the vaccination policy.
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May 08, 2025
Nova Scotia announces changes to environmental assessment process
Nova Scotia is bringing changes to its environmental assessment process, which the province says will allow for a faster transition to clean energy, more ability to grow the economy, and support sustainable development.
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May 08, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds Lloyd's right to void 2015 insurance policy
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in a case concerning the indemnification and voiding of a 2015 insurance policy.
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May 08, 2025
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Parties - Class or representative actions - Certification - Common interests and issues
Appeal by appellant from order certifying several common issues under Class Proceedings Act (CPA).