The procurement rules in Canada are not what they used to be. Whereas traditionally value for money was measured by the simple principle of paying the least amount for the highest value, with no allowances for local preferences, set-asides, or carve-outs based on identity, geography or materials' origin, much of that has been overhauled in just a few years.

Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on Lundin Mining Corp v Markowich, dismissing the issuer's appeal and providing clarity on what an issuer should consider when determining whether to disclose a change to the public.

Ontario commercial landlords generally do not have a duty to mitigate losses if a tenant repudiates a lease and the landlord keeps the lease alive.

On September 26 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") announced an extension to the compliance deadline for crypto asset trading platforms ("CTPs")...

The ASC Code is the advertising industry's principal instrument of advertising self-regulation.

The construction industry should be alive to the imminent changes to the laws that affect them.

We have received several inquiries from clients asking for guidance regarding their shareholders meetings in light of the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic and the need...

In response to the continuously evolving landscape of businesses, investors, and market dynamics in Ontario, on May 9, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC")...

Vehicle repair loans are gaining popularity in Ontario, as are the legal issues and headaches surrounding them.

Legal institutions in Canada and the United States share a common ancestor: British common law. As the neighbours' systems have evolved over time...

Canadian advertising and marketing law can sometimes be reduced to simple rules of thumb such as "tell the truth", "be clear", "play fair" and "get consent".

Limiting competition can be advantageous for businesses. Competitors are prevented from entering the same geographical area and offering identical products and services.

Crypto-assets , which are forms of digital currency that operate on a decentralized network, are known to be theoretically immune to government interference and manipulation,...

On February 13, 2017, the Ontario government (finally) released some details concerning the proposed regulations (the "Regulations") under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the "Act").

Canada places a high value on 'rule of law' concepts in Anglo-American legal traditions.

When a corporation expands its business into Canada, consideration should be given to whether it can register its brand as a trademark in this new market.

A modernized federal privacy law may be coming to the private sector. Now under debate in Parliament, Bill C-27 reintroduces the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA). The CPPA first appeared...

Commercial property occupancy agreements can take various forms. The term "lease" is commonly used to describe the agreement that governs the relationship between parties...

A brand can be a word mark, or an expression, and both might be used with design features; a brand can also be a logo or a slogan, all of which can form part of your brand.

On March 30, 2023 the Ontario Securities Commission and British Columbia Securities Commission published notices of approval for significant changes made by CNSX Markets Inc.