In-House Counsel
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June 05, 2025
Competition Bureau release final guidelines on environmental claims
After two rounds of public consultation, the Competition Bureau has released its final guidelines on environmental claims.
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June 04, 2025
Labour leaders call on Ottawa to impose immediate retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum
The leader of Canada’s largest labour organization is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to immediately match increased U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, which doubled to 50 per cent effective June 4.
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June 04, 2025
Legal observers say changes in new Ontario bill impactful for both employers, workers
Ontario has proposed new legislation it says will protect Ontario workers and the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs, while at the same time increase safety and ensure compliance with employment rules.
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June 04, 2025
Court decision points to continuing problems with Ontario’s tribunal system, says watchdog group
A recent Ontario Superior Court ruling helps illustrate the continuing struggles being faced by the province’s tribunal system, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) in particular, says a watchdog group.
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June 04, 2025
Dealing with invisible disabilities in the workplace
Researchers continue to discover new ways to diagnose and treat so-called “invisible disabilities,” giving new hope to long-term disability claimants.
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June 03, 2025
Federal Court rejects CRA demand for Shopify merchant data citing unclear targets
The Federal Court has refused to authorize a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) bid to compel Shopify to disclose six years of merchant data, ruling the application failed to clearly identify an “ascertainable group” as required under the Income Tax Act (ITA).
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June 03, 2025
CSE introduces resale restrictions on all prospectus-exempt issuances
Effective May 22, 2025, the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) implemented amendments (the Amendments) to its policy manual (the CSE Policies), following approval from the Ontario and British Columbia securities commissions. These amendments introduce formal resale restrictions on all prospectus-exempt issuances of CSE listed securities, with the exception of those issued by NV Issuers (as defined in CSE Policies), even where such issuances might not otherwise be subject to a hold period under applicable securities laws. The Amendments came into force with immediate effect.
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June 03, 2025
Ontario bill really about ‘removing the guardrails’ that surround mining projects: legal expert
As Ontario legislators move forward with a controversial bill that would bring about extensive changes to mining law and environmental protection in the province, legal observers are saying the changes could lead to serious outcomes.
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June 03, 2025
Should the Ontario Superior Court eliminate civil trials?
Recognizing the Ontario Superior Court to be “arcane, expensive and plagued by delay,” the Civil Rules Working Group has proposed a grand experiment, namely eliminating discoveries and curtailing document production. In place thereof, parties would be required (as they currently are) to tell the truth and to further co-operate. However, given such requirements, and the clear mandate given to the working group to reduce cost and delay, it must be asked whether the proposed reforms go far enough, or whether the Superior Court should eliminate civil trials as well?
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June 03, 2025
First ministers commit to more domestic trade agreements, joint efforts on bail reform and drug war
In a show of unity against tariff threats from the United States and China, provincial and territorial premiers have agreed with the federal government to advance domestic trade by implementing a mutual recognition agreement covering consumer goods by December 2025.