In Babin v. C.J.M. Dieppe Investments Ltd. and TG 378 Gauvin Ltd., 2019 NBCA 44, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal made clear that it will not interfere lightly with a motion judge’s discretionary decision to grant partial summary judgment, particularly where a decision on the merits is correct in law. The Court of Appeal […]
Last year was the first holiday season after the legalization of cannabis. The products available then were primarily for consumption by inhalation. As of October 17 of this year, edible cannabis is legal, and edible cannabis products may be available for sale by mid-December.[1] The introduction of legalized edible cannabis raises difficulties in detecting consumption, […]
Nova Scotia will soon have an amended and renamed Builders’ Lien Act, which will introduce a prompt payment scheme as well as an adjudication process to be followed in the case of non-payment. Bill 119, the bill to amend the Builders’ Lien Act, received royal assent on April 12, 2019, but will not come into […]
You have landed your dream job, but it is on the other side of the country. Your company is restructuring and your new office is in the next town. Your ailing parent requires your care – in another province. Your former spouse is in the military and is being relocated. There are many reasons why […]
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend, brilliant colleague, and founding partner, Thomas J. O’Reilly, QC. Tom passed away on Saturday, November 16, following a brief, yet brave, medical battle. He was surrounded by his loving family. Tom’s contributions to the firm, profession, and community were invaluable. In […]
BACKGROUND The last major overhaul of the Divorce Act, which governs issues of custody and support for married persons, was in 1985. In May 2018, the government introduced Bill C-78, which proposed significant changes to the Divorce Act. The bill received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019, and the majority of the amendments to the […]
We are living in a time where there is great potential to improve business practices through the effective implementation of technology. Upcoming amendments to the Companies Act[1], Co-operative Associations Act[2] and Corporations Registrations Act[3] will permit the electronic storage of books and records for both companies and cooperatives. A number of other key updates include, […]
Background Bill C-69 was passed by the Parliament of Canada in June 2019.[1] It was omnibus legislation, a package of both new legislation and amendments to existing legislation. One of the objectives of Bill C-69 was a complete overhaul of the environmental assessment of large resource projects in Canada. It was, and continues to be, a […]
On September 10, 2019, the federal government announced the appointment of the first ever federal Pay Equity Commissioner. The Pay Equity Commissioner’s role is to provide leadership and direction for the administration and enforcement of the new federal Pay Equity Act (the “Act”). The Act establishes a new pay equity regime which is aimed at reducing gender based pay discrimination by ensuring all federally regulated employers take proactive steps to ensure they are providing equal pay for equal value.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) offers a fast route for employers wishing to hire immigrants and for people wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The AIPP has recently been extended until December 2021. The AIPP is an employer-driven program that allows Atlantic Canadian employers looking to fill labour gaps with applicants who meet their […]