The Applicant was worried about the consequences, and the possibility of the public curator's intervention in relation to his son's property, if the Applicant should die or become incapable of acting.

Although it is too early to determine all of the implications of the new Business Corporations Act (hereinafter the "BCA"), the courts have, on several occasions, already analyzed the application of this statute, particularly in the area of recourses for rectification.

With the growth of the globalization phenomenon in recent years, many Quebec corporations are no longer content to carry out on their activities only where they are situated and they now commonly conduct business outside Quebec.

In May 2011, the Quebec Government unveiled its vision for the sustainable development of the region located north of the 49th parallel.

The Supreme Court of Canada confirmed in this decision rendered on May 9, 2013, that failure to raise in a timely manner a breach of the duty to consult is opposable to its beneficiaries.

In April 2011, regulatory changes that significantly alter the Temporary Foreign Worker Program came into force.

On September 14, 2011, the Court of Appeal of Quebec rendered a significant decision in the context of the labour dispute which occurred at the Journal de Québec (the "Journal") in 2007-2008.

Since the financial crisis of 2008, defined benefit pension plans have been confronted with a major problem, that is the problem of solvency deficiencies.

Ex-Premier Jean Charest and his cabinet probably had the safety of citizens in mind when, on June 20, 2012, they introduced the draft regulation entitled "Regulation to improve building safety" (the "Regulation"), which would amend the Safety Code of Québec (the "Code") adopted under the Building Act.

The place of residence of an individual is a fundamental tax concept which determines, among other things, his liability for provincial income tax.

On December 17, 2020, a New York intermediate appellate court rejected an attempt by the animal rights organization, Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP)

On June 2, 2021, the Québec government reduced the administrative burden relating to international publicity contests by excluding them from the jurisdiction of the Régie des alcools...

Two Montréal landmarks have proudly hosted some of the city's most memorable sporting events. The Olympic Stadium and the IGA Stadium (Figures 1 and 2), which have been and remain quintessential...

Autonomous cars have really taken off in the last few years, particularly due to the interest of both consumers and the businesses who develop and improve them.

In the past, in North America, the manufacturer of a product that was distributed through one or more authorized distributors had to deal with the restrictions imposed by Canadian competition law (or under United States antitrust law) concerning resale price maintenance.

Are you an inventor or developer who wishes to approach businesses in order to sell, distribute or manufacture your discoveries?

Some individuals choose to offer their services via a corporation rather than as an employee in order to benefit from the low tax rates enjoyed by corporations.

Several years after the creation of an "inter vivos" trust, the tax residence of one or several beneficiaries who were initially residents of Canada may change.

Last June 19, the Superior Court of Québec rendered an interesting judgment on tax rectification in the case of Mac's Convenience Stores inc. c. Couche-Tard inc.

The sale of a house by a spousal testamentary trust and the purchase of a new residence in replacement of the former may result in adverse tax consequences if all required precautions are not taken prior to the fact.