ArticleCourt Of Appeal Rules That Purchase Option Mechanics Must Be FollowedThe Court of Appeal's decision emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to contractual terms when exercising purchase optionsCanadaReal Estate and ConstructionWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleKey Legal Issues And Considerations When Preparing A Letter Of IntentAt Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, we regularly assist business owners throughout the process of purchase and sale transactions. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleNew Criminal Interest Rate Regulations: A Safe Haven—for Some LendersThe Government of Canada recently introduced the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (the "Budget Implementation Act") and the Criminal Interest Rate Regulations (the "Regulations")...CanadaFinance and BankingWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Of Ontario Enforces Oral Agreement For Purchase Of $4.1 Million PropertyIn 2730453 Ontario Inc. v. 2380673 Ontario Inc. (2025 ONCA 112), the Court of Appeal of Ontario ("Court of Appeal")...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleThe Dangers Of An Open Building PermitVendors should be forewarned. EPRF Holdings Limited v. Fergus Bloor Inc. (2024 ONCA 707), a recent decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleUpdated: Out With The Old And In With The New – The Canada Emergency Wage SubsidyOn March 30, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, which extended relief to almost all employers and increased the amount available to 75% of remuneration paid ...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Wildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleDogma & Dissidence - CSA Provide Additional Guidance For Token OfferingsOn June 11, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") issued CSA Staff Notice 46-308 – Securities Laws Implications for Offerings of Tokens (the "Staff Notice") ...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticlePractical Considerations For Raising Capital As A Startup CompanyRaising money to get a new business off the ground has proven to be one of the most challenging obstacles an entrepreneur must overcomeCanadaCorporate/Commercial LawWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleA Lender's 2026 Resolution: Drafting Intercreditor Agreements That Avoid AmbiguityOngoing market volatility has underscored the importance for lenders of periodically reassessing the clarity and effectiveness of their contract drafting practices, particularly in complex financing structures.CanadaFinance and BankingWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleCSA Propose Amendments Related To The CSE Senior TierOn August 1, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") issued a Notice and Request for Comment (the "Notice") regarding a variety of proposed amendments and changes to certain...CanadaFinance and BankingWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleCSA Propose Amendments To Continuous Disclosure Requirements For Investment FundsOn September 19, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") released a Notice and Request for Comment regarding proposed amendments to National Instrument...CanadaFinance and BankingWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleCommitment Letters And Lender Fees: The Dire Consequences Of Careless DraftingA recent Court of Appeal for Ontario (the "Court of Appeal") decision, 660 Sunningdale GP Inc. v. First Source Mortgage Corporation (2024 ONCA 252)...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleBudget 2024: If I Had A (Quarter) Million DollarsCanada's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024 federal budget on April 16, 2024, entitled Fairness for Every Generation...CanadaTaxWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleHST And Commercial Real Property TransactionsHarmonized sales tax ("HST") of 13% is imposed upon every taxable supply (i.e., sale) of property or services in Ontario, including commercial real estateCanadaTaxWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleCryptocurrencies And Tax: Five Things Every Canadian Needs To KnowIt seems like all anyone can talk about these days is the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But what does this mean for Canadians and the Canadian tax authorities? CanadaTaxWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleConvertible Debt Deal Study: Five Key TakeawaysIn the past 16 months in Canada, $5.1 billion has been raised through publicly-reported convertible debt financings.CanadaFinance and BankingWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleWho Comes First? Secured Lender vs. Judgment Creditor Under The Money Judgment Enforcement Act (British Columbia)At the outset of a secured financing transaction, lender's counsel will search for court orders permitting judgment creditors to seize and sell a credit party's property to satisfy unpaid money judgments.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleTop 5 Things To Know About PDAC 2026 And Canada's Critical Minerals StrategyAt this year's Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC 2026) conference, the Canadian government unveiled the most significant mining policy shift in over a decade.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleSafety Net Or Obstructive Barrier?: The Canadian Government's "Most Exceptional" New Approach For Foreign Investment In The Canadian Critical Minerals SectorOn July 4, 2024, the Canadian federal government reaffirmed its protective policy on foreign direct investment, announcing a new approach to the review of certain investments...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleThe Evolving Role Of Good Faith In Defining Landlord Disclosure ObligationsA commercial lease is a legally binding agreement that provides certainty as to the terms governing the landlord-tenant relationship. Although Ontario law does not impose a general obligation on landlords to disclose...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionWildeboer Dellelce LLP