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Lenders take note: Exercising discretion in good faith affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada
On February 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Wastech Services Ltd. v. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District[1] (“Wastech v. Metro”), where it clarified the duty of contracting parties to exercise discretion in good faith....
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The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP): A further COVID-19 relief measure for businesses
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the Canadian economy, many continue to need additional financial relief to help them survive the negative impact of the pandemic on their business and their corresponding cash flow. By now...
Guide pratique pour vendre des équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) aux marchés publics québécois
mmode - La Grappe métropolitaine de la mode | The Metropolitan Fashion Cluster -
La Grappe mmode a retenu les services de Me Philipp Park et Me Louis-Philippe Borduas pour la réalisation de la section sur les considérations légales de leur Guide pratique pour vendre des équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) aux marchés publics...
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Myron Mallia-Dare leads a discussion on Quantum Computing in an episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast
RegTech Round-Up, "Quantum Computing 101"
Myron Mallia-Dare leads discussion on Quantum Computing and its application for regulated industries such as the financial services industry on a recent episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast. He is joined by Richard Moulds, the General Manager of Amazon...
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Expansion of s. 38 of the BIA assignment of claims
Historically, an assignment of claims pursuant to s. 38 of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the “BIA”)[1] has only been used in the context of an assignment in bankruptcy. For instance, the use of s. 38 of the BIA in the...
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The anti-deprivation rule is alive and well: Chandos Construction v Deloitte Restructuring
In its most recent decision, Chandos Construction Ltd v Deloitte Restructuring Inc.[1], the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) reaffirmed the existence of the common law anti-deprivation rule in Canada. The anti-deprivation rule provides that a contractual provision is void...
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Business interruption insurance and COVID-19: A discussion of future implications
In response to ongoing financial distress caused by COVID-19, many businesses have tried to make claims under their business interruption policies. It remains uncertain whether business interruption losses directly or indirectly caused by the pandemic, such as losses stemming from...
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Asset tracing and corporate intelligence techniques in cryptocurrency investigations
In the first half of 2018, $1.1 billion USD in cryptocurrency was stolen or trafficked online, with the majority of attacks targeting either regular businesses or cryptocurrency exchanges.[1] By 2019, that figure had jumped to $4.4 billion.[2] Despite these staggering...
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Lifting the stay
On July 27, 2020, the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court (the “Court”) released its decision in Great North Data Ltd., (Re),[1] where Justice Handrigan outlined principles for courts to consider when exercising their power under section 69.4 of the Bankruptcy...
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Beware: Recommencement of limitations periods and procedural timelines in Ontario on September 14, 2020
Please beware that on August 20, 2020, the Ontario government (the “Government”) issued a news release providing that the order pertaining to the suspensions of limitations period made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protections Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9...
