Publications

Key Considerations for Agreements of Purchase and Sale – Multi-Unit Rental Properties

By Selena Saikaley

If you are buying or selling a multi-unit residential property, it is critical that all pertinent matters relating to the purchase of the property are…

Canada Affirms Border Security Amid Rising Concerns Over Privacy and U.S. Policy Changes

By Warren L. Creates

Effective midnight on February 4, 2025, the United States threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, citing concerns over illegal…

Canadian Trademark Office to send notices to random trademark owners to prove use of their marks

By Richard Whissell

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office issued a practice notice on January 20, 2025, announcing that the Registrar of Trademarks will start to randomly…

Ontario Court of Appeal affirms Employee’s claim for Aggravated/Moral Damages despite lack of Expert…

By Katrina Bekkers

Last year, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Krmpotic v Thunder Bay Electronics Limited,[1] which addressed an employee’s claims for…

French Trademark Requirements in the Province of Québec: New Draft Regulations Contain Changes for Brand…

By Richard Whissell

While English and French are the two official languages of Canada, the only official language of the province of Québec is French. The province of…

When Should Contracts Include an Arbitration Clause?

By Noémie Ducret

Contractual dispute resolution provisions define the process by which the parties to an agreement intend to resolve any disputes arising from that…

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Foreign Investment in Canada

By Paola Gonzalez

Introduction Canada has consistently maintained its identity as an open trading economy, where foreign investment plays a pivotal role in enhancing the…

Can You Contract out of Liability for Workplace Safety?

By Amy Jackson

In the construction contracting world, there are many standard clauses used in contracts to transfer liability from one party to another. Many contracts…

Shareholder Agreements: Helping Business Owners Resolve Disputes Before they Arise

By James Wilding

Introduction Many shareholders operate under the assumption that they and their fellow shareholders are all on the same page with respect to their rights…

Exploring the Limitation Period for Estate Disputes

By Blake Bochinski

This article focuses on how the limitation period for legal disputes involving an estate often differ from ordinary claims. When are Estates Involved? In…

Can I Stay in My Common-Law Partner’s Solely Owned Home After Separation?

By Jack Song

When couples separate, the family home is likely one of the biggest assets to be divided, and the issue of who gets to stay in the home until it is…

Defending an Application for Cessation: Protecting Refugee Status in Canada

By Warren L. Creates