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New GST/HST rules for carbon emission allowances

On June 27, 2018, the Department of Finance released new GST/HST rules for carbon emission allowances (the New Rules).

Toronto Stock Exchange proposes to amend public company acquisition buy-side security holder approval requirement

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is proposing to amend the requirement for buy-side security holder approval in connection with a dilutive...

Divided Supreme Court suggests standard of review framework is unsettled

The SCC’s split decision in Canada (Canadian Human Rights Commission) v. Canada (Attorney General), issued June 14, 2018, is an indication that the...

Cannabis Act passes final vote in Senate

On June 19, 2018, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Senators voted 52-29, with two abstentions, to pass the final version of the...

L’AMF rappelée à l’ordre par la Cour supérieure

Avant de rendre une décision, le décideur administratif a l’obligation de (i) notifier un préavis mentionnant les motifs qui justifient ladite...

Amélioration des processus juridiques et efficacité des stratégies à l’intention des conseillers juridiques en entreprise (Webinaires)

Tous les avocats, qu’ils exercent en pratique privée ou en entreprise, subissent des pressions pour travailler plus efficacement et donner des...

Did the plaintiff fabricate a class action proceeding in Charland v. Hydro-Québec?

Justice Steve J. Reimnitz dismissed the class action in which the plaintiff was claiming from the defendant, Hydro-Québec, the refund of...

Cannabis Act passes in Senate with amendments

After six months of study, Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, passed third reading in the Senate. The Senate voted to adopt the Bill with a total of 46...

Québec government introduces amendments to An Act respecting the Québec Sales Tax dealing with the digital economy and e-commerce previously announced in the 2018 Budget

Pursuant to the amendments, non-resident suppliers and digital platforms could be required to register for the purposes of the QSTA and to be...

The inclusion imperative: In 2018, building a better board means building a board that looks like Canada

Last October, when Statistics Canada published the results of the 2016 census, we learned that more than one in five Canadians—7.7 million...