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Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upholds constitutionality of federal carbon pricing regime

On May 3, 2019, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal issued a majority decision that the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the GGPPA) was...

When it comes to what you can patent, patent offices don’t always know best

In its decision in Cleveland Clinic, the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated an issued patent directed to a medical diagnostic method,...

Update on implementation of the Multilateral Instrument in Canada

Canada is in the process of ratifying the Multilateral Instrument into Canadian law through Bill C-82, which is currently at third reading in the...

Canada proposes changes to withholding tax on dividend equivalent payments

The Canadian federal budget tabled on March 19, 2019, contains important tax changes relevant to participants in the stock lending market.

Ontario amends Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019

On April 10, 2019, Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019 was reported by the Standing Committee on Social Policy with amendments.

A new day for the Atlantic Accord

On April 1, 2019, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador executed a new agreement with the Government of Canada. The renewed Atlantic Accord...

Wellman v. TELUS: Supreme Court emphasizes enforceability of arbitration provisions

In its 5-4 decision in Wellman v. Telus, the SCC confirmed the enforceability of arbitration provisions in the context of business (i.e.,...

Federal Court of Appeal holds Canada Revenue Agency does not have the power to compel oral interviews during audit

The FCA’s decision in Minister of National Revenue v. Cameco Corporation rejects the Canada Revenue Agency’s argument that its audit powers...

Legal lessons in plan member communications

In her recent article “Legal lessons in plan member communications” published in Plans & Trusts, Jana Steele, a partner in Osler’s Pensions...

Competition Bureau releases updated Intellectual Property Guidelines

On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau issued updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, reflecting recent changes in the law and an...