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Competition Bureau Issues Final Guidelines on Real Estate Property Controls: What Landlords and Leasing Professionals Need to Know

On June 4, 2025, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) released its Final Guidelines on Competitor Property Controls (the “Guidelines”). The Guidelines clarify how the Bureau will assess contractual restrictions in commercial leases and restrictive covenants under Canada’s Competition Act, following recent legislative amendments. The Bureau uses the term “competitor property controls” to describe restrictions on […]

PEI Modernizes its Trustee Act

Written by Robin Aitken, TEP, Partner in Charlottetown In 2025, Prince Edward Island introduced a sweeping modernization of its trust legislation through Bill No. 5 –Trustee Act, replacing the longstanding Trustee Act (Chapter T-8). This new Act represents a significant expansion of legislated trust law, enhancing fiduciary standards, expanding trustee powers, and providing further protections for beneficiaries. […]

NS Employers: Prepare for New Legal Obligations in September 2025

Written by Erin Mitchell with assistance from Alexander Eddy, Articled Clerk in Halifax Beginning September 1, 2025, employers in Nova Scotia will have a new set of obligations surrounding workplace harassment prevention and workplace safety. On September 20, 2024, the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act received Royal Assent and became law. This legislation amends […]

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Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Moncton, NB

Our Moncton office has an immediate opening for a Bilingual Administrative Assistant. Position is permanent, full-time.

Corporate Legal Assistant
Fredericton, NB

We are seeking a permanent, full-time experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to join our Fredericton office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Corporate practice group.

Wills & Estates Paralegal
Charlottetown, PE

We are currently seeking a highly organized and experienced Paralegal to join our Estates team in Charlottetown. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our lawyers in delivering efficient and compassionate service to our clients.

Property Paralegal
Summerside, PE

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service and are willing to train for the position.

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Michelle Kelly, KC Named President of Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society

Halifax Partner Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance

Welcome 2025 Articled Clerks and Summer Students

Cox & Palmer Participating in St. F.X.’s PGOV Student Internship Program

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