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What GDPR Means for Canadian Businesses
July 28, 2017
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The European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), which comes into force in May 2018, will impose significant new obligations on businesses that handle the personal data of EU residents. What is unique is that the GDPR applies...
The Times They Are a Changing – The Evolution of Insurance Coverage for Medical Marijuana
July 24, 2017
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love (1967-2017), listening to vinyl/download versions of Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead, it is clear some aspects of counter-culture have become mainstream. With the advent of new...
The Growing Importance of Privacy Compliance in Transactions
July 10, 2017
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Increasingly, a key asset that organizations hold is the sensitive data they collect, use and retain about their customers, employees, and suppliers. It is therefore no surprise that data security and privacy compliance have become a top of mind consideration...
Roger Lepage interviewed by Radio-Canada on Francophone rights in Saskatchewan
May 2, 2017
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Radio-Canada
Roger Lepage appeared on the French language Radio-Canada program “Les grands entretiens” where he discusses French language cases that he has defended.
The Cannabis Act: Highlights of Bill C-45
May 1, 2017
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The federal government introduced the Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) on April 13, 2017 to legalize and regulate the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis in Canada. [If/when] the Cannabis Act is passed, adults will be able to legally possess...
Global Skills Strategy
April 28, 2017
Canada’s federal government has announced that it will launch the Global Skills Strategy (GSS) on June 12, 2017. This program is designed to help Canadian companies to source global talent on an expedited basis. It engages both Employment and Social...
Steve O’Melia comments on CN Rail land being sold to scrapyard
April 7, 2017
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The Waterloo Region Record, "Municipal board clears way for scrapyard to buy CN lands"
The Ontario Municipal Board allowed a severance Thursday of surplus rail land, paving the way for the property to be sold to the scrapyard next door, over the objections of nearby residents who fear the problems they now endure with...
Things You May Not Know About The Farm Debt Mediation Act
March 16, 2017
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National Insolvency Review, February 2017
Most or all creditors who lend to farmers will be familiar with the Farm Debt Mediation Act, S.C. 1997, c. 21 (the “FDMA”) and the need to serve a notice under the FDMA before taking action against a farmer. However,...
Shareholder Oppression Requires More than Poor Record-Keeping
March 9, 2017
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Spectrum
The Ontario Business Corporations Act contains provisions creating what is referred to as an “oppression remedy.” Generally speaking, this remedy allows shareholders, officers, and directors to seek redress for corporate conduct that is oppressive, unfairly prejudicial or unfairly disregards their...
Equine Insurance: Understanding the Fine Print of your Policy
February 7, 2017
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Canada's Equine Guide 2017
All horse owners and riders know that equine activities can be dangerous. Despite best efforts to stay safe around horses, accidents happen. When an accident occurs, insurance coverage may be available to respond to the injury or property damages.