COVID-19 has resulted in significant decreases to the value of many assets, including marketable securities, private businesses and real estate.

In Canada, lenders who take mortgages on real property as security should be mindful of section 8 of the Interest Act (the "Act") and the relevant case law when drafting repayment provisions in a mortgage.

Under Section 17 of the Mortgages Act, R.S.O. 1990, despite any pre-existing mortgage agreement, where a borrower is in default for payment of principal money secured by a mortgage...

In a world where money flows rapidly between established markets and a growing number of innovative markets in multiple jurisdictions, it is an increasing challenge for regulators to "keep up" with capital market regulation ...

On June 8, 2019, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario ("FSRA") came into existence, replacing the Financial Services Commission of Ontario ("FSCO")

Over the past year, I have witnessed a growing trend of insurance companies de-listing regulated health professionals (i.e. chiropractors, physiotherapists, etc.) because they have been...

In this recent, novel case before the Discipline Committee of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (CCO), the majority of the Panel rejected the CCO's...

As Canada prepares to legalize marijuana next July, questions remain about the restrictions that will be put on this drug.

Robert Pella was a candidate in the most recent municipal election running for Catholic School Trustee in the City of Toronto. He was running against an incumbent and fought a tough battle and lost... but by only ONE VOTE.

As of August 2, 2022, foreign investors are able to file a voluntary notice where they otherwise would not be subject to mandatory notification or net benefit review.

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced a pause on the issuance of certain work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers. The pause targets H-2B, E-2, and EB-3 visas.

Are you ready for changes to the Charter of the French Language ("Charter") that will come into force on June 1, 2025? Bill 96 was enacted on June 1, 2022, with its various provisions taking effect...

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office records indicate that on December 8, 2015, Oxford Properties Group Inc., which manages Yorkdale Shopping Centre, filed a trademark application...

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele take on the Law Society of Ontario's proposal to scrap bar exams in favor of a training course, arguing that removing substantive testing undermines both public protection...

Send us a Text Message.Is the media failing us with sensationalism? In this episode, Stephen and Gavin explore the controversial defamation lawsuit involving Canadian MP Han Dong and Global News.

July 1, 2017 was slated to be the date when a "private right of action" under Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL) was scheduled to come into force.

Commercial mortgage lending for retail properties in Ontario has become increasingly complex as the retail sector faces transformative market pressures.

The Canadian public company previously known as Silver Wheaton is in the business of providing financing to mining companies in return for a share of their production

Taxation Of Investment Income; Voluntary Disclosure Program and Automatic Exchange Of Tax Information

In considering the sale or purchase of a business, the seller and buyer must decide from the outset whether to structure the transaction as a share purchase or an asset purchase.