ArticleCorporations Paying Insurance Premiums May Trigger Unforeseen Income Tax For Their Shareholder(s)A shareholder benefit occurs when a corporation provides something of value to its shareholders.CanadaTaxFillmore Riley
ArticleManitoba Reduces Interprovincial Trade BarriersThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) recently released its 2023 Interprovincial Cooperation Report Card, awarding Manitoba the top national grade and score ranking.CanadaInternational LawFillmore Riley
ArticleProtecting Your Home And Belongings From Flood DamageAfter a wet fall and snowy winter, experts are forecasting a high probability for spring flooding in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. CanadaInsuranceFillmore Riley
ArticleWhat Employers Need To Know About Workplace InvestigationsWhether a workplace complaint is related to employee misconduct, workplace harassment, bullying, discrimination or violence, employers should ensure they have a consistent policy to provide guidance when a workplace investigation becomes necessary.CanadaEmployment and HRFillmore Riley
ArticleSupplier Protections In Insolvency — New Deemed Trust For Suppliers Of Perishable Fruits And VegetablesInsolvency can be particularly jarring for suppliers who have faithfully delivered inventory or other goods to the company (usually on credit) and suddenly find themselvesCanadaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringFillmore Riley
ArticleCorporate Sustainability: Pursuing B Corp CertificationAs consumers increasingly adopt more sustainable behaviours, many businesses have embarked on a path to achieve B Corp Certification.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFillmore Riley
ArticleWrongful Resignation: Why It Might Cost YouMost people will be familiar with the concept of wrongful termination, but fewer will be familiar with its counterpart — wrongful resignation or wrongful quitting as it is sometimes called.CanadaEmployment and HRFillmore Riley
ArticleLegitimate, Long-Term Absences And The Employer's Duty To AccommodateEmployers are sometimes faced with an employee that is absent from the workplace for legitimate reasons for long periods of time.CanadaEmployment and HRFillmore Riley
ArticleRisks And Remedies For Failing To Extra-provincially Register A Corporation In ManitobaExpanding a business across provincial borders in Canada requires extra-provincial registration to ensure legal compliance and uninterrupted operations.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFillmore Riley
ArticleAn Overview Of The Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax CreditWhile Manitoba may be known for landmarks like The Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (and let's not forget honey dill sauce), a lesser-known fact is that Manitoba, Winnipeg in particular, has established itself as a leading destination for film and video production in Canada.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFillmore Riley
ArticleTax Court Of Canada MedSleep Decision May Be Applicable To Medical Professionals In Multi-clinician PracticesMedSleep Inc. v. The King, 2025 TCC 70 (MedSleep) is an important decision from the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) that may have application to medical professionals and those involved in multi-clinician practices.CanadaTaxFillmore Riley
ArticleBeyond Startups: Next Steps For Established BusinessesIf you're a business owner, you know it's not uncommon to sprint to get a new business off the ground.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFillmore Riley
ArticleRisks And Rewards Of Using AI Tools In The Hiring ProcessArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to improve efficiency within HR departments, but it doesn't come without risks. Employers must consider the potential issues and legal liability...CanadaTechnologyFillmore Riley
ArticleCottage Transfers: Advice Before ActionA family cottage can be a source of many happy family memories. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of estate planning headaches.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialFillmore Riley
ArticlePurchasing A Cottage On Leased Land In Manitoba: Understanding The Landscape And The Legal FrameworkIn Manitoba, many recreational properties, especially cottages in areas like the Whiteshell Provincial Park and other Crown land subdivisions, are located on leased land rather than on owned freehold land.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionFillmore Riley
ArticleCanada’s New Anti-Spam Law (CASL) Comes Into Force On July 1, 2014: What Does It Mean For You And Your Business?The date for the implementation of the law continued to be pushed back due to a number of issues that were raised by industry and others.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawFillmore Riley
ArticleClose, But No Bad Faith: The Fine Line Between Insurers Being Wrong And Acting In Bad FaithFor insurance professionals, making the correct decision on an insurance claim isn't just good business; it's protection against exposureCanadaInsuranceFillmore Riley
ArticleManitoba's New AI And Cybersecurity Governance Framework For The Public SectorManitoba has enacted Bill 51, the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act (the Act), which will govern how public sector entities use AI and manage cybersecurity. The Act received Royal Assent on June 1, 2026, but is not yet in force. It comes into force on a day fixed by proclamation, which has not yet happened. Once it is in force, many of the Act's practical requirements will still depend on regulations that have not yet been written.CanadaTechnologyFillmore Riley
ArticleNavigating Innocent Absenteeism Of Ill Employees Or Employees With Disabilities: The Employer's Right To Request Medical Documentation Limited By Privacy LawsIn the post-pandemic era, employees and employers alike are more cognizant of the importance of keeping sick workers home to contain and prevent the spread of illness. CanadaEmployment and HRFillmore Riley
ArticleBeneficial Ownership Transfers Now Taxable In Manitoba: What The New Rules Mean For Real Estate DealsManitoba has significantly revised its land transfer tax regime. With the passage of The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 53), which received Royal Assent on June 1, 2026, a transfer of the beneficial ownership of land will trigger a new tax even where legal title at the Land Titles Office does not change hands. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionFillmore Riley