The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in O’Dowda v. Halpenny et al. is a useful reminder of the duties of contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers who take part in the design and construction of buildings.

Aside from the nuisance caused during the construction process, the construction of new highways to replace routes through small towns is usually welcomed by motorists simply because it tends to expedite travel.

One limitation on accessing the Small Business Deduction is that you cannot incorporate multiple companies with the same ownership group in order to multiply the small business deduction.

Thinking of giving a gift to children or grandchildren this year? Perhaps an investment, a cottage property, or even a principal residence?

An interest in a family trust and gifts can be the subject of disclosure orders in family law disputes.

The federal government's 2014 Budget contained a host of changes, including "proposals" to change the taxation of eligible capital property (i.e., goodwill, patents, trademarks, intellectual property, etc.)...

Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, an inter vivos trust is deemed to dispose of its capital property at fair market value on the 21st anniversary of its date of settlement.

The 2018 federal budget, which was tabled in February, was expected to be a bad one for both businesses and individuals. ...

On December 10, 2016, The Forfeited Corporate Property Act, 2015 ("FCPA"), came into force

When the government ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses, tenants quickly turned to their leases to see if the pandemic would qualify as force majeure and discharge them ...

Yesterday, the Ontario Government issued a press release indicating its launch of consultations to "provide consumers more choice and convenience on cannabis".

When the government introduced its new "Tax on Split Income" rules, many thought the days of splitting income with family members were over.

As concerns over COVID-19 continue to grow and with the corporate proxy season already underway, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") released guidance for reporting issuers during the...

In this case, the Plaintiff entered into an employment agreement with O.E. Canada Inc. which included, as part of his remuneration...

The company’s customers were major Canadian telecommunications companies such as Bell Canada and Rogers.

In the recent case of Potter v. New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission, the Supreme Court of Canada provided some interesting clarifications on the law of constructive dismissal.

In the recently-decided case of Czerniawski v. Corma Inc., Mr. Czerniawski's employment was terminated without notice after 19 years of service because of alleged misconduct.

The importance of a Will—during the COVID-19 pandemic or anytime really—simply cannot be overstated. While there are a number of major implications associated with dying without a Will (intestacy)...

Wills and Estate litigation lawyer Sheila Morris' article "Death, consent and human reproductive material" was published by The Lawyer's Daily on the recent case of L.T. v. The Estate of D.T.

On April 19, 2021, Bill 245 – Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021 received Royal Assent. Schedules 8 and 9 of Bill 245 have significant implications on estate planning and administration...