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 included in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the “Agreement” or the “APS”). If an issue comes up prior to closing and the Agreement is silent on that matter, the […]
By Karin Pagé
A waiver and release of liability, properly drafted and brought to the attention of the signor, may absolve a defendant from liability. Earlier this year,…
By Martin St-Onge
Many start-up or smaller companies are often looking to lease retail, office or industrial type commercial space to operate their business. Some of…
By Robert P. Kinghan
The decision to purchase a business requires careful consideration of the many factors involved. These factors include conducting the necessary…
By Christopher P. Morris
A remission order is a remedy that is available to taxpayers where attempts at obtaining relief from tax liability through the typical channels have been…
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board recently confirmed January 1, 2011 as the date International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)…
A dispute begins when one person makes a claim or demand on another who rejects it. How to approach disputes that arise in your business will depend on…
By Dirk Bouwer
On June 13, 2008, a bill was tabled in the House of Commons which will dramatically affect some 19,000 federally-incorporated not-for-profit corporations.…
By Margaret Truesdale
Much has been written about employers’ duties to accommodate an employee who is disabled or requires accommodation for religious reasons or other…
By Gregory Sanders
There are many pieces of legislation in Canada, both Federal and Provincial, that protect the interests of creditors. In general, these pieces of…
Is your new home or condo covered? The decision to purchase a newly constructed home or condominium is a big one for most purchasers. Potential purchasers…
By Warren L. Creates
« From Permanent Resident to Canadian Citizen: A State of Perplexity » by Warren L. Creates was presented at the Canadian Bar Association Immigration…
In Ontario, the Land Transfer Tax Act provides that every time a person acquires an interest in land, by either registered or unregistered transfers, land…
