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Validity of Electronic Signatures in Ontario

By Ben Hopkins

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a marked increase in people conducting business transactions partially or entirely by electronic means. This includes the…

Firm Lawyers Recognized in 16th Edition of Best Lawyers

OTTAWA, August 26, 2021 – Ottawa law firm Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to congratulate 12 firm Lawyers for being…

Navigating Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace

By Karin Pagé

Now, more than ever, Canadian workplaces must be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to employees who may be experiencing a mental health…

Child Support After Michael and Colucci: New Measures Provide Strict Limits on Payors’ Ability to…

By Sarah Kennedy

The determination as to whether child support is owing – and how much – is one of the few relatively straightforward issues that exists in the…

Repeal of OBCA Directors’ Residency Requirement and Lowering of Threshold for Written Ordinary…

By Dirk Bouwer and Sue Kavanagh

Recent amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) came into force on July 5, 2021, which were included in the Better for People,…

COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Your Workplace

By Courtney March

As Ontario continues its roll out of COVID-19 vaccines, employers and their employees may be looking forward to a safe return to their workplace. As part…

Navigating Canada’s COVID Border Restrictions: Facilitating Cross-Border Business as a U.S. Corporate Entity

By Warren L. Creates

Unlike the increasingly relaxed border policies of the United States, Canada’s borders remain relatively closed to all non-essential travel due to the…

Crosslinx Case Indicates Courts are Sympathetic to Construction Contractors Delayed by COVID-19 Pandemic

By Bryce Dillon

In Crosslinx v. Ontario Infrastructure,[i] an Ontario Judge held that health and safety measures undertaken by a construction contractor in response to…

An overview of the AODA for employers

By Courtney March

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) mandates organizations to develop and implement accessibility standards in…

Navigating Canada’s Immigration System During COVID-19

By Warren L. Creates

Canadian Immigration Summit Conference Board of Canada Research has determined that Canada has had challenges growing its GDP through productivity…

NEO Exchange Launches SPAC-Lite Pilot Program

By Conor J. Cronin

On April 16, 2021 the NEO Exchange announced a new 12-month pilot program for a go-public vehicle intended for early stage growth companies looking for a…

Canada Announces New Pathway to Permanent Resident Status for Essential Workers

By Warren L. Creates

In an effort to fast-track Canada’s post-COVID 19 economic recovery, on 14 April 2021, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced…