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Susan Manwaring quoted in The Philanthropist on Bill S-222
February 23, 2021
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The Philanthropist, "Reforming Income Tax Act’s “direction and control”
Senator Ratna Omidvar earlier this month introduced legislation in the Senate that proposes amendments to the Income Tax Act to allow charities to partner with non-charities and give Indigenous and racialized organizations greater freedom and power to operate. Omidvar’s Bill S-222, the...
Gary Rosen quoted in Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on Quebec’s Curfew
February 22, 2021
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “Canada: Ontario, Quebec Ease Lockdown Restrictions” In Quebec, workers who do not provide priority services—such as financial services, health care, legal services, manufacturing and retail—should stay home and telework if possible, explained Gary Rosen,...
Pia Hundal quoted in Law Times article on proposed estates law changes
February 22, 2021
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Law Times, "Proposed estates law changes will create convenience and more litigation, say lawyers"
Pia Hundal was quoted in this article on proposed estates law changes: The remote signing and witnessing of wills and powers of attorney was allowed temporarily through and emergency Order in Council to accommodate COVID restrictions. Practitioners and clients will...
Critical issues that need to be addressed when engaging a RegTech provider
February 19, 2021
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Myron Mallia-Dare authors an article in the Global RegTech Buyer’s Guide 2021, a comprehensive information source on the global RegTech market and supplier ecosystem to help senior management and compliance professionals at financial institutions address concerns with compliance, risk management...
Ontario has a new tort: Internet harassment
February 12, 2021
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes,” [1] writes lawyer Christina Wallis, borrowing a quote often attributed to Mark Twain, in responding to a vicious campaign of defamatory online posts that...
Supreme Court says corporations not protected against cruel and unusual punishment
February 9, 2021
Overview The Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that corporations are not protected from cruel or unusual punishment by section 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter] in the recent decision of Québec (Attorney General) v 9147-0732 Québec...
Practical Guide on the Sale of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Quebec Public Market
January 27, 2021
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mmode - La Grappe métropolitaine de la mode | The Metropolitan Fashion Cluster -
Mmode has retained the services of Me Philipp Park and Me Louis-Philippe Borduas for the realization of the section on legal considerations of their Practical Guide on the Sale of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Quebec Public Market. Read the...
Tracey Bailey discusses COVID-19 and the rule of law
January 7, 2021
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The Rule of Law Matters Podcast, “Season 1, episode 7, COVID-19 and the rule of law, Part 2”
Tracey Bailey speaks on The Rule of Law Matters Podcast. She walks through some of the differences in legislation in BC and Alberta as it relates to emergency powers and explained the relationship between the medical officer and government officials....
‘Tis the Season: For a Spike in Cargo Theft
December 31, 2020
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Private Motor Carrier Magazine, Vol. 8, Issue 5 - Winter 2020, pp 32-34
The cost of cargo crime in Canada is estimated to be around $5 billion annually, perpetrated primarily through the theft of trucks and transport trailers full of merchandise. The Greater Toronto Area reportedly has among the highest rates of cargo...
Up the Creek without a Paddle: The Law Relating to Unincorporated Associations
December 31, 2020
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Estates Trusts & Pensions Journal
Charities and non-profit organizations are often faced with the question of whether to incorporate. Some decide that it is not worth the trouble, while others put off the decision until the organization grows in size. There are also those that...