New Brunswick Update: Notice Now Required to Sue a Municipality
On January 1, 2018, the Province of New Brunswick repealed the Municipalities Act and replaced it with the Local Governance Act.
Why Multinationals and Their Advisors Should Consider Including Nova Scotia...
Nova Scotia can deliver significant benefits to multinational entities as a result of the province’s unique corporate law framework, multinational-friendly tax regime, abundance of government incentives and enticing geographic advantages.
The CAO and Council – Leading Down, Out and Up
The most effective CAOs know how to lead ‘down, out, and up.’ That’s the view of Brock University’s David Siegel.
Truth or Consequences: Municipal Governance for the 21st Century
In our globalized world, there are many things we can’t control. Delivering high quality infrastructure and services at the lowest possible cost is decidedly within our control. Citizens don’t want more talk. They want action.
Crowdfunding in New Brunswick
Equity crowdfunding provides an innovative, fresh and new opportunity for entrepreneurs to fund their start up corporations in New Brunswick. However, the legal implications and ramifications can be complicated. Outlined below are a few issues that any entrepreneur will want to consider before entering the equity crowdfunding universe.
Consumer Protection in the Banking Industry
The decision rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Bank of Montreal v Marcotte, 2014 SCC 55 (“Marcotte”), on September 19, 2014, has significant implications with respect to consumer protection requirements in the banking industry. The Marcotte decision highlights the important role that compliance with both provincial and federal consumer protection legislation has within the banking industry.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting – April 27,...
The spring sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 29, 2012. As of April 27, 2012, 21 Government Bills and 48 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.