ArticleSCC To Consider Conflict Of Interest RuleThe Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal in "Canadian National Railway v. McKercher LLP et al.", which raises significant issues.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCanada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (2026): Practical Legal Considerations For Counsel And Industry SeriesCanada's Defence Industrial Strategy marks a fundamental shift in defence procurement, linking national security with industrial capacity, supply chains, and workforce development. This three-part series examines the legal and business implications for organizations in defence and dual-use sectors, covering procurement frameworks, intellectual property considerations, and contract lifecycle management. CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcKercher LLP
ArticleUsing Electronic Signatures For Contracts And Other Business Documents During The COVID-10 PandemicNow that many people are working remotely and engaging in social distancing, self-isolation, or self-quarantine, many may be wondering: "How can I continue to sign contracts...CanadaFamily and MatrimonialMcKercher LLP
ArticleEmployee Stock Options: New Tax Rules Implementing $200,000 Annual LimitAs part of the 2019 Federal Budget, the Government of Canada proposed new rules which would generally limit certain existing deductions associated with stock options to an annual amount of $200,000CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMcKercher LLP
ArticleDelay Claims – Perspective From The Top DownIt's important for owners and general contractors ("GC") to understand how delay, cost overruns and deficiencies can impact the bottom line.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcKercher LLP
ArticleSummary Of Proposed Amendments To The Saskatchewan Employment ActThe Government of Saskatchewan has recently announced plans for various amendments to the Saskatchewan Employment Act [SEA].CanadaEmployment and HRMcKercher LLP
ArticleRecent Amendments To The Saskatchewan Employment Act And Its Regulations As A Response To COVID-19The Government of Saskatchewan took several legislative steps this week designed to address labour and employment issues as Saskatchewan employers reel from the economic impact of ...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McKercher LLP
ArticleWhy "Governance" In ESG Is Particularly Important For Indigenous BusinessesESG or Environmental, Social and Governance, is a growing consideration for investors and can generate value for businesses, including those organized by Indigenous communities in pursuit of economic development objectives.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMcKercher LLP
ArticleSupreme Court Rules On Law Society Of Saskatchewan v AbrametzThe provincial government has passed legislation permitting certain professions to self-regulate. This allows for a regulatory body to be established which creates bylaws, policies...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcKercher LLP
ArticleSupreme Court Of Canada Holds That Canadians Have A Reasonable Expectation Of Privacy In Relation To Their IP AddressIn 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a reasonable expectation of privacy attached to the subscriber information associated with an Internal Protocol...CanadaPrivacyMcKercher LLP
ArticleProfessional Perspectives: Business Structure For Expanding Economic Development For First Nations – Fall 2019For Indigenous entrepreneurs, there are many opportunities presenting themselves daily, perhaps more than ever.CanadaStrategyMcKercher LLP
ArticleSlicing The Pie: Offering Security In A StartupJoseph A. Gill and Regina lawyer, Annie B. Quangtakoune, provide a discussion on the types of security founders can offer when making plans to raise and access their Saskatchewan venture capital investments.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMcKercher LLP
ArticleResource-Sharing Agreements: Partnering With Indigenous GroupsMuch of the focus of Saskatchewan's economic rebound after the last few years of instability has been on the resource sector, both on new or alternative energy sources such as helium or small...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcKercher LLP
ArticleAre Small Modular Nuclear Reactors In Saskatchewan's Future? Winter 2021 Industry West MagazineThe Government of Saskatchewan is working to achieve a 40 per cent emissions reduction from 2005 levels in Saskatchewan power generation by the end of 2029. CanadaEnvironmentMcKercher LLP
ArticleShould You Use AI Generated Business Contracts In Saskatchewan?We are seeing more clients turn to AI tools to draft business contracts, leases, and other legal documents. AI can be a helpful starting point for business owners in Saskatchewan but when users use AI for legal work...CanadaTechnologyMcKercher LLP
ArticleKey Legal Issues For Tech Startups – Spring 2019By some numbers, private sector investment in the Saskatchewan tech sector in the 18 months leading up to January of 2019 ...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMcKercher LLP
ArticleBill C-69: The Not So Clear Path AheadBill C-69 creates a new regime for dealing with the vast array of issues involved in the assessment and approval of resource development projects.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcKercher LLP
ArticleParenting Arrangements For Families With Irregular Shift-Work Schedules – A Case Comment On Boyd v Dreher, 2025 SKCA 11Boyd v Dreher is a recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case where the Court determined that a parenting arrangement should not be centred around one parent who works an irregular schedule.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialMcKercher LLP
ArticleRegulatory Pitfalls And How To Avoid ThemRegulated professions in Saskatchewan are governed by different legislation which sets out requirements related to membership, obligations of members and the regulator, and governance, among other things.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMcKercher LLP
ArticleA Young Lawyer's Guide To Litigating Adverse Self-Represented Litigants (As Published By CLIA)There is a strange comfort knowing that an opposing party is represented by counsel. Two legal practitioners are both familiar with the rules of civil procedure, and while they take opposed positions on the merits...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcKercher LLP