We often see parties seeking to take out a second mortgage on real property, usually to access equity in the property and use the proceeds to further certain business goals and objectives.

As of August 31, 2022, the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "CBCA") has been amended with respect to the election and appointment of directors, inter alia. These changes will affect federally...

One common possible material change in circumstance is the retirement of the payor spouse.

There are many circumstances where a vendor of a business may remain involved with the business following the closing of the sale transaction. Purchasers often want a vendor to assist with the ...

On December 9, 2021, Bill 43, Build Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2021 (the "Bill") received Royal Assent. Scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2023, the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the "OBCA") ...

An area director was appointed to liaise between franchisees and the franchisor, and to provide operational and administrative support.

The costs of the extended health coverage may be at the employer's expense or a shared expense with the employee.

Human rights codes across Canada prohibit discriminatory practices with respect to employment. This prohibition applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, discipline, promotion, work assignments and firing.

The Canadian workforce is heavily regulated. Depending on the industry and type of business, an employer may be regulated federally, provincially or a mix of both.

November 1st is just around the corner and with it comes the mandatory licensing of condominium managers across the province through the CMRAO.

The most profound difference between Canadian employment law and American employment law is that "At will" employment does not exist in the Canadian employment law context.

What is the difference between topsoil and top-notch soil? The former refers to the identity of the goods, and the latter refers to the quality. There is a difference, and the exact...

One of the main purposes of the Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 30 is to provide security for services and materials supplied in construction projects.

We're now almost a month into the "new world" of condominium law in Ontario.

In a traditional marriage the Wife may be the primary care giver for the children and the Husband the primary breadwinner.