On June 3, 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada denied the defendants’ application for leave to appeal of the decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal (BCCA) in the DRAM class action.

With recent dramatic changes in the lending market and lending criteria, the purchaser’s ability to finance the transaction has taken on heightened importance and may require greater creativity on the part of both the vendor and the purchaser.

As of June 1, 2023, any person or entity required to be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar that has five to 49 employees and whose workplace is within the province of Quebec...

In today's market, companies frequently secure financing from multiple lenders. This can create the need for an intercreditor agreement...

Voici la nouvelle édition de notre Trousse relative à la planification et à l'examen des fusions : Un guide pour mener à bien votre opération au Canada. Cette trousse présente les principaux...

Employers operating in multiple Canadian jurisdictions must navigate a complex framework of employment standards and laws to remain in compliance with provincial and federal jurisdiction requirements.

Several recent legislative changes applicable to employers in Quebec were recently announced. These include the new employee threshold for francization requirements, expanded employer obligations.

On December 14, 2021, Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the government's 2021 Economic and Fiscal Update.

At close of business on March 13, 2020, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada's prudential regulator...

Amid the evolving complexities of infrastructure projects, stakeholders are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to mitigate risk and manage disputes more efficiently.

Le 11 juillet 2018, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a émis des procès-verbaux de violation en vertu de la Loi canadienne anti-pourriel (la « LCAP ») ...

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Government of Quebec delivered its 2020-2021 Budget.

As private capital funds continue to evolve, investors must navigate an increasingly complex environment shaped by significant tax reforms, regulatory shifts and compliance requirements.

Southwestern Ontario is the top-ranked vehicle assembly jurisdiction in North America and a leading technology hub. Ontario's automotive sector accounts for over 100,000 jobs and supports many more in the supply chain.

The Ontario government has announced that it will reverse a Bill 148 amendment on the calculation of public holiday pay.

On March 30, 2017, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA), with the assistance of Blakes lawyers, published the ISDA Canadian Clearing Classification Letter.

The Authority has indicated that it is reconsidering its approach as a result of industry feedback, and intends to publish a new proposed amendment to the QDR later this year.

A discussion on the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in the Indalex case.

Join Blakes lawyers for a live webcast as we present the 12th annual overview of recent legal and regulatory developments and practical strategies to navigate the changing regulation of Canada's payments industry.

On September 28, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released an important decision certifying a class proceeding on behalf of both direct and indirect purchasers of hydrogen peroxide in an alleged price-fixing conspiracy.