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    Canadian Securities Administrators Proposes Amendments To Streamline Continuous Disclosure Requirements

    On May 20, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) published a notice (the Notice) asking for comments on proposed amendments to National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations (NI 51-102)...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    CSA Provides Additional Temporary Relief For Issuers Due To COVID-19

    The Canadian Securities Administrator (CSA) announced additional temporary relief for non-investment fund issuers from certain regulatory filings.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Dawn Of A New Era: Alberta Energy Regulator Introduces Mandatory Abandonment Spending Targets And Calls For Feedback On Directive 006 And A New Life-Cycle Management Directive

    In July 2020, the Government of Alberta announced its plan to overhaul the regulatory regime for managing oil and gas liabilities in the province, with the goal of reducing the number of inactive and orphaned wells.
    CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Canada And Alberta Publish Agreement-in-Principle Regarding Methane Emissions

    On March 25, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta (the "Parties") published an agreement in principle (the "Agreement in Principle") to establish a new outcome-based methane equivalency...
    CanadaEnvironment
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Understanding Alberta's New Digital Probate Process: What It Means For You

    If you live in Alberta and are dealing with a loved one's estate, it's important to understand the recent changes to the probate process. In June 2022, Alberta introduced the Surrogate Digital Service.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    The 2018 Mini-Budget: Accelerated Write-Offs For The Natural Resources

    On November 21, 2018, the Department of Finance released a mini-budget.
    CanadaFinance and Banking
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Alberta Appeal Judge Finds That Unfounded Fears, However Genuine, Do Not Qualify As Harm To Aboriginal Rights

    On January 16, 2019, Alberta Court of Appeal Justice Ritu Khullar issued a decision in Fort McKay Métis Community Association v Alberta Energy Regulator
    CanadaGovernment, Public Sector
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Intellectual Property In Cannabis: Are Your Rights Protected?

    The federal Cannabis Act came into effect in October of 2018, which has resulted in a proliferation of cannabis-related innovations.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Federal Government Announces The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program

    CECRA is a program jointly developed and funded by the Government of Canada and the provincial governments, and will be administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
    CanadaReal Estate and Construction
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    AI Conversations & Chatbot Accountability Under Scrutiny: The Case Of The (Too) Helpful Chatbot

    On February 14, 2024, British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal (the Tribunal) found that Air Canada was on the hook for damages arising from its chatbot providing misinformation to a customer.
    CanadaTechnology
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Alberta Court Clarifies Scope Of Duty Of Good Faith In Franchise Context

    Since the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew (Bhasin), the extent of the contractual duties of good faith and honesty have been of significant interest to commercial contracting parties.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Alberta Court Of Appeal Opens The Door In Yangarra v Precision Drilling: Exclusion Clauses May Not Bar Liability For Reckless Misrepresentation

    In Yangarra Resources Ltd v Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership, 2017 ABCA 378, the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) addressed the scope of exclusion clauses in no-fault contracts.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Institutional Shareholder Services And Glass, Lewis & Co. Voting Policy Updates On Gender Diversity And Overboarded Directors

    Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) have recently published their updates to their voting policies for the 2018 proxy season.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Moving Towards Alberta's Mineral Future: What You Need To Know About The Mineral Resources Development Act (Alberta)

    The global transition from fossil fuels as the primary source of energy to electricity generated from renewable sources has many challenges but also many opportunities for Canada and Alberta.
    CanadaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    5 Tips For Avoiding Challenges To Your Will

    The loss of a loved one is a difficult time, made even harder by legal disputes over a will. To protect your legacy and ensure your wishes are carried out, it's crucial to take proactive steps.
    CanadaFamily and Matrimonial
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Online Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Of Movie Production Company Fails For Being A Story Without A "Who"

    Voltage had become aware that the Work was being made available online via BitTorrent software without its consent.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    Important Changes To The Competition Act

    On September 21, 2023, the Minister of Finance tabled Bill C-56 "An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act" (Bill C-56). This comes as part of the federal government's...
    CanadaAntitrust/Competition Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    CSA Introduces Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot Project For Venture Issuers

    The Notice sets out the framework for a pilot project that would allow eligible venture issuers to transition from quarterly to semi-annual financial reporting
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    ISSB Releases Environmental-Related Disclosure Standards

    In June, 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued its first two international financial reporting standards on sustainability: IFRS S1, which addresses sustainability-related disclosure...
    CanadaEnvironment
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
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    ​Environmental Indemnity And The Costs Of Regulatory Compliance

    On December 6, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) held two forest products companies liable for the costs of remediating and maintaining a waste disposal site...
    CanadaEnvironment
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
    Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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