ArticleThe Alberta Court Of Appeal's Decision On The Federal Carbon SchemeOn February 24, 2020 the Alberta Court of Appeal in Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2020 ABCA 74 ruled.CanadaEnvironmentFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleBeware Of State And Local Taxes On Remote Sales Into The United StatesThe recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States (the "USSC") in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (No. 17-494), has substantially expanded the taxation powers of the U.S. States to collect sales tax.CanadaTaxFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleCanada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: How Can Your Business Benefit?The Government of Canada is showing support for Canadian businesses that may be experiencing difficulties due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleCanadian Innovation During The COVID-19 PandemicCanadian Innovation Week, namely November 16th to November 20th this year, is a movement organized by the Rideau Hall Foundation and Canadian Innovation Space which seeks to...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleCondominium Meetings - Bill 190 And Amendments To Condominium Act, 1998 - May 13, 2020 UpdateOn May 12, 2020, the provincial legislature approved (temporary) amendments to the Condominium Act, 1998 as part of Bill 190, the "COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020".CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleLitigation During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Is Your Matter Urgent?On March 17, 2020, the Ontario Superior Court began restricting the matters that would be heard amidst COVID-19 concerns. CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleChanges To Ontario's Business Corporations Act Come Into Effect July 5The significant amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the "OBCA") introduced by the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 ("Bill 213") were proclaimed into force and took effect on July 5, 2021.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleDoing Business In Canada - 2020 EditionCanada is geographically the world's second largest country, with an area of approximately 10 million square kilometres and a population exceeding 37 million. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleNew CSA Blanket Orders Increase Capital-Raising Limit For Life OfferingsOn May 14, 2025, the CSA released Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935, which provides certain exemptions from several requirements for issuers using the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleA Win For Employers: Court Finds Termination Clause EnforceableOn October 7, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the case of Bertsch v. DatastealthInc., 2024 ONSC 5593, upheld the enforceability of a termination clause in an employment agreement...CanadaEmployment and HRFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleCan I Date My Colleague?We see hearts and roses everywhere during the month of February, especially in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day. Given the amount of time Canadians spend at work, it is not surprising...CanadaEmployment and HRFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleTermination Clause UpheldThe Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a termination clause that provided for the minimum standards set out in the Employment Standards Act...CanadaEmployment and HRFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleLatest Update On Virtual Witnessing Of Wills And Powers Of Attorney: Extension In Ontario To November 21, 2020In what is becoming a familiar refrain, the Ontario government has once again extended the time for Wills and Powers of Attorney...CanadaFamily and MatrimonialFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleCaution For Physicians During Covid-19As COVID-19 cases surge, medical regulators are taking swift action to ensure that drugs required to treat the virus are prescribed based on evidence...CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleOntario Responds To COVID-19: Increasing Health Care Human Resources This emergency order will be revoked on May 15, 2020, unless it is extended.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleSupporting Ground Breaking Cancer ResearchAs we enter 2022, we wanted to highlight a few of our lawyers who volunteer their time and efforts to inspire creativity, share skills, and strengthen communities. CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleOverview Of The Newly Announced Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee ProgramLast week's 2024 Federal Budget confirmed the creation of a Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee program. CanadaGovernment, Public SectorFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleProposed Changes To Canadian Trademark Regulations: Enhancing Efficiency And Addressing Official MarksAs discussed in my short article of July 10, 2024, important changes to the Canadian Trademark Regulations have been proposed. CanadaIntellectual PropertyFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleConnecting Indigenous Communities To High Speed InternetWith the opening of the application period for the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), which was announced by the federal government earlier this month...CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFogler, Rubinoff LLP
ArticleEstate Freeze Or Re-FreezeAn 'estate freeze' is a common tax planning strategy. CanadaTaxFogler, Rubinoff LLP