Provided that there are no unacceptable subordinate encumbrances, a quit claim deed deal will be more expeditious and less expensive for the lender than foreclosure proceedings, and will achieve a similar result.

On Thursday, December 1, 2011, a three-judge panel of the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Re Indalex.

On July 12, 2010, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures, S.C. 2010, c.12 (Bill C-9) received Royal Assent and became law. Bill C-9 includes important income tax amendments first announced on March 4, 2010, as part of the 2010 federal budget.

The Fifth Protocol (the Protocol) to the Canada–U.S. Income Tax Convention (the Treaty) was signed in 2007 and generally took effect in 2009.

Previously, the CSA published for comment draft amendments to the framework for early warning reporting.

In its recent decision in Martin v. ConCreate USL Limited Partnership, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that a restrictive covenant entered into in the context of a sale of a business is not immunized from scrutiny by the fact that it was part of a commercial transaction or that the individual agreeing to the terms of the covenant acknowledged its reasonableness and was represented by counsel.

On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, the amendments to the "Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act" received royal assent.

Navigating employee dismissals in Canada involves understanding statutory requirements, common law principles, and human rights obligations. This guide explores the legal framework employers must follow when managing without-cause dismissals, just-cause terminations, and workforce reductions to minimize risk and ensure compliance.

On November 16, 2016, Bill 70, Building Ontario Up for Everyone Act (Budget Measures), 2016 (Bill) received first reading in Ontario's legislative assembly.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System 2013 describes Canada’s agriculture and agri-food system as a "modern, highly complex, integrated, internationally competitive and growing part of the Canadian economy."

Effective March 22, 2017, Ontario enacted the International Commercial Arbitration Act, 2017 (ICAA), replacing a previous version of the law that had been in effect since 2006.

Construction projects are increasingly affected by supply chain disruptions, evolving tariff regimes and broader geopolitical uncertainty, all of which can significantly impact project schedules and costs. As delay and price escalation become more common, owners and contractors are placing greater emphasis on proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Closely related Canadian corporations and partnerships often use an election under section 156 of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) to manage GST/HST.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) umbrella group has announced that it will take a tougher line with respect to preregistration undertakings (Undertakings)...

This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario.

Recent amendments to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act (ESA) limit an employer's ability to request medical notes for short-term employee absences. Effective as of November 12, 2025, employers in B.C...

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee benefits across Canada. In-house counsel and plan administrators should prepare for significant updates...

Dans cet épisode du balado Volumes d'affaires de Blakes, nos associés Bonny Murray et Jeff Sommers discutent des stratégies essentielles pour réduire les risques associés aux régimes de retraite enregistrés.

Ontario's recently re-elected premier, Doug Ford, has introduced a 25% tariff on all electricity exported from Ontario to the northern border states of New York, Michigan and Minnesota, effective March 10, 2025.

On November 8, 2025, Health Canada published the Regulations Amending the Medical Devices Regulations (Establishment Licences) (Draft Regulations) in the Canada Gazette...