In February, the government published a draft regulation that will tighten the rules applicable to the financial guarantee that exploration and mining companies are required to provide in connection with the restoration of mining sites.

On October 18, 2013, the Court of Appeal of Quebec1 reversed the Superior Court of Quebec’s decision2 in the Atocas de l’érable inc. case, quashing directive no. 06-01, used by the ministre du Développement durable, de l’Environnement, de la Faune et des Parcs (Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks) (the "MDDEFP") requiring promoters to compensate for the loss of wetlands as a condition for the issuance of a certificate of authorization under the Environment Qualit

A discussion on whether a court can compel an insurer to renew a fixed-term contract of insurance with a company that is undergoing liquidation.

In a short decision, the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling that Internet Service Providers ("ISPs") do not carry on "broadcasting undertakings" subject to regulation by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") under the Broadcasting Act.

Canadian privacy regulators continue to shape the law relating to privacy and social networking websites.

A complaint that we often hear from condominium owners is that they feel they are being treated unfairly by the Board. Conversely, many owners or the condominium corporation may feel that the conduct of a single individual is so intolerable that it is oppressive to the community as a whole.

On November 28, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered an important decision recognizing the right of the parties, under Quebec civil law, to rectify an agreement that gave rise to unintended tax consequences, with retroactive effect (Quebec (Agence du Revenu) v. Services Environnementaux AES inc., 2013 SCC 65).

The first phase of the CRM Project, whose principal requirements have been in force since March 26, 2013, aimed to increase the communication between the client and his dealer or adviser.

In a recent decision a divided Supreme Court has ruled for the first time on the issue of drug and alcohol testing in unionized workplaces.

The federal government tabled its budget yesterday afternoon. The government will be eliminating the penny. But that is not the only penny that has been dropped.

Following a period of uncertainty concerning the implementation of its carbon market, Quebec passed the necessary regulatory measures at the end of 2012.

On the electronic frontier, the domain name space is opening up again. But this opportunity is also a worry for trade-mark owners who want to protect their brands online.

In Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. v. Canada (Health), 2012 SCC 3, the Supreme Court of Canada considered Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.’s ("Merck’s") appeal concerning two requests made under the Access to Information Act (the "ATI Act").

The Condominium Act (the "Act") has several provisions (sections 85, 134(5) and 135(3)) which place the financial burden of obtaining compliance orders on those responsible for the non-compliance, thus relieving innocent owners of this financial burden.

The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that a trust is resident in the jurisdiction where it makes its management decisions.

Carrying on Business in Canada is a general overview of, and introduction to, Canadian legislative and business considerations involving starting and operating a business, and investing in Canada.

It is no surprise that emotions can run high during a workplace investigation. Whether the complaint concerns harassment, theft or other alleged misconduct, there is often a tendency for parties to vigorously try to advance their version of events.

On October 1, 2011, the Federal Government announced changes to the regulations that govern how the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) recovers costs from the pension industry for the administration of the "Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (PBSA)".

A discussion on how far can the Crown delegate its constitutional duty to consult Aboriginal people to proponents.

The Agreement on governance in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory was signed on July 24, 2012.