Publicationhttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/rss-feeds/publicationPublication RSS feeden-CA{E5C59CE7-45FA-4175-9119-C9438C4B4E0A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/e7a59e0a/act-respecting-the-laicity-of-the-state-quebec-court-of-appeal-rules-on-its-constitutionalityPublicationAct respecting the laicity of the state: Quebec Court of Appeal rules on its constitutionalityThe Act respecting the laicity of the State (the Act) has received a lot of attention since its adoption in June 2019. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:03:00 Z{6E79CD98-A635-4469-92D9-130E1917DB7E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/68599b7e/ontarios-working-for-workers-four-act-receives-royal-assentPublicationOntario’s <i>Working for Workers Four Act</i> receives royal assentOn March 21, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:08 Z{F2286EFE-76C9-458A-AC9F-6F3C7DDE3B5C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/fe9afb5c/ip-monitor-landmark-graphics-corporation-re-patentable-subject-matter-and-physicalityPublicationIP monitor: <em>Landmark Graphics Corporation (Re)</em> - patentable subject matter and physicality in computer-implemented inventionsFri, 22 Mar 2024 18:20:03 Z{0D5FD151-3D77-419A-B484-8D5A4D5E2251}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/017a4251/canadian-sustainability-standards-board-publishes-sustainabilityPublicationCanadian Sustainability Standards Board publishes sustainability and climate-related disclosure exposure draftsOn March 13, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) published two Canadian sustainability standard exposure drafts.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:24:49 Z{56C36099-3E56-46BC-B521-35AEDCE00B51}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/596c1b51/sec-adopts-climate-related-disclosure-rules-canadaPublicationSEC adopts climate-related disclosure rulesOn March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules by a 3-2 vote that would require domestic and foreign registrants to provide climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and annual reports (the Final Rules).Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:02:18 Z{B8AAF191-E754-4DDA-84C6-7EB131149396}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/b14a6396/virtual-only-shareholder-meetings-virtually-overPublicationVirtual-only shareholder meetings: virtually over?A continuing topic of debate is whether companies should hold their annual shareholder meetings virtually, return to an in-person format, or adopt a hybrid approach. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:08:08 Z{4D404F33-65CF-4DB5-AE08-1143435E269A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/43f5869a/canadas-modern-slavery-act-what-does-it-mean-for-private-equity-and-venture-capitalPublicationCanada’s modern slavery act – what does it mean for private equity and venture capital?Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) came into force on January 1, 2024.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:44:46 Z{342E9210-EA07-400D-B1B0-E550697A32F8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/307d02f8/bill-c-63-the-online-harms-actPublicationBill C-63: The Online Harms ActOn February 26, the Government of Canada published the text of its latest rules for the internet.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:43:54 Z{27C2D2BC-8DEF-418D-A9FA-FC0828C40D72}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/2cfdad72/federal-government-updates-guidance-regarding-canadas-new-modern-slavery-legislationPublicationFederal government updates guidance regarding Canada’s new modern slavery legislationThe federal government has updated the guidance it published on December 20 on Canada’s new modern slavery legislation.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:23:13 Z{D0663152-3303-4132-8977-E67BE4391AAA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/d2327aaa/winds-of-change-alberta-provides-policy-guidance-for-renewable-generation-projectsPublicationWinds of change: Alberta provides policy guidance for renewable generation projectsOn February 28, the Alberta government provided a long-awaited update about how renewable generation project proposals will be evaluated by the Alberta Utilities Commission.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:49:19 Z{E00B59A4-4AE3-4A86-9112-63C7B2CF0DFA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/e4362dfa/international-womens-dayPublicationInternational Women’s Day 2024International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the progress we’ve made toward a more equitable future for women globally. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:35:00 Z{D474BF1B-9482-4EE7-91EA-C38839FBA1F6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/db27a1f6/federal-government-suggests-major-revision-to-draft-clean-electricity-regulationsPublicationFederal government suggests major revision to draft <i>Clean Electricity Regulations</i>On February 16, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released its “What We Heard” Report summarizing public comment on the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) and seeking additional feedback on possible amendments. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:57:57 Z{0FA1BCC5-C9D2-4975-9672-91AF8971CCF9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/05252cf9/the-quebec-court-of-appeal-clarifies-the-interpretation-of-provincial-penal-offences-a-renewed-or-reaffirmed-interpretationPublicationThe Quebec Court of Appeal clarifies the interpretation of provincial penal offences: a renewed or reaffirmed interpretation?A five-judge panel of the Quebec Court of Appeal recently allowed the appeal of the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions against a Superior Court judgment ordering a new trial for the defendant Adrian Dafinei, accused of having committed a provincial penal offence (the Accused). Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:42:21 Z{73AE256B-7CC4-479F-AA2E-3A1EBB36373E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/7b4fe73e/patentable-subject-matter-and-physicality-in-computer-implemented-inventionsPublicationIP Monitor: Patentable subject matter and physicality in computer-implemented inventionsA recent Commissioner of Patent’s decision considered the patentability of a computer-implemented invention. This case has implications in particular for the threshold of physicality required for patentable subject matter.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:05:16 Z{68250A62-F04B-4E57-AA8A-5B6A9EEB194B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/62b7a94b/final-regulations-released-key-changes-to-the-draft-retail-payment-activities-regulationsPublicationFinal regulations released: Key changes to the draft <i>Retail Payment Activities Regulations</i>The long-awaited final regulations (Regulations) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (Act) were published on November 22 in the Canada Gazette II. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:17:27 Z{C21A5E54-F65F-4587-A0F0-DE7CCB0F6C70}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/c4f70c70/labour-disputes-in-federally-regulated-workplaces-a-bill-has-been-tabled-prohibitingPublicationLabour disputes in federally regulated workplaces: A bill has been tabled prohibiting the use of replacement workersLast November 9, the federal Minister of Labour introduced a bill (Bill) amending the Canada Labour Code (Code) with a view, among other things, to prohibit the use of replacement workers (also known as “strikebreakers” or “scabs”) during labour disputes. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:57:53 Z{8027706B-2EEA-4B43-89DB-1A2509BD06DD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/8ba3b6dd/glass-lewis-publishes-2024-proxy-season-updatesPublicationGlass Lewis publishes 2024 proxy season updatesGlass Lewis (GL) has published the 2024 edition of its benchmark policy guidelines, which indicate how it will advise institutional shareholders to vote during the coming shareholder meeting season.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:17:09 Z{E29C5DB0-FFB7-4CC5-B270-866FF99EDB6D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/e0750b6d/bill-149-working-for-workers-four-act-2023-proposes-further-changesPublicationBill 149, <i>Working for Workers Four Act, 2023</i> proposes further changes to Ontario workplace lawsOn November 14, the Ontario government tabled the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, which proposes changes to workplace laws in Ontario. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:24:06 Z{2EFBD491-26D9-4704-A403-CD30EBEE1B85}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/21943b85/supreme-court-says-owner-is-liable-as-employer-under-workplace-safety-lawPublicationSupreme Court says owner is liable as employer under workplace safety law, needs to show due diligenceOn November 10, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in R. v Greater Sudbury (City) (Sudbury). The case involved charges against the City of Sudbury (the City) following a fatal accident on a construction project owned by the City. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:09:09 Z{F83AFBB8-F5BC-4ADC-9F25-50B7E5E00F7A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/f8cc5f7a/top-tips-for-managing-a-global-product-safety-incident-and-recall-processPublicationTop tips for managing a global product safety incident and recall processManaging and executing an effective global product recall can be a complex exercise from a logistical, reputational, and financial point of view. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{6C18A4DF-AA30-49F7-B15A-33D6845CDDE8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/6f07ade8/cra-provides-clarity-for-employers-on-mandatory-disclosurePublicationCRA provides clarity for employers on mandatory disclosureOn November 2 the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) updated its online guidance regarding new mandatory disclosure obligations under the Income Tax Act (Canada). Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:34:48 Z{4AF66F53-5764-48B9-88A1-F5FCDD163E5E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/43491e5e/new-ontario-consumer-protection-act-2023--key-takeaways-for-the-retailPublicationNew Ontario <i>Consumer Protection Act, 2023</i>: Key takeaways for the retail and financial services sectorsIn our previous update, we discussed some of the general changes that will be made by Bill 142, Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023 that, if passed, will repeal the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Current CPA) and enact the Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (New CPA).Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:04:39 Z{84536FDB-C093-4602-88CC-7EBA6F84F1A1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/8b32c1a1/key-takeaways-regarding-the-proposed-new-ontario-consumer-protection-actPublicationKey takeaways regarding the proposed new Ontario <i>Consumer Protection Act </i>Significant changes are coming to the Ontario consumer protection regime. 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estateAlthough many consider it an honour to be asked to act as an executor, the responsibilities involved can be complex and time consuming.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:09:00 Z{45C1A5ED-9B59-4A1A-B8E6-531C41ECCCB4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/4d9a6cb4/should-you-be-thinking-about-your-willPublicationShould you be thinking about your will?People often have trouble finding the time to make or update a Will.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:08:00 Z{11D61359-84E9-40DC-9168-0D8C59EB7FBC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/199c8fbc/should-you-be-considering-an-estate-freezePublicationShould you be considering an estate freeze?If you own assets that are expected to grow in value, such as shares in a privately held company, a portfolio of investments or land, you may be able to arrange your affairs so as to minimize income tax on any future gain in the value of those assets, lower provincial probate fees payable on your death, and plan for the orderly succession of your wealth into the hands of the next generation.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:06:00 Z{67D9376D-C10C-4796-8957-787DB9FEFC60}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/6dc67c60/principal-residence-trusts-for-disabled-personsPublicationPrincipal residence trusts for disabled persons: Proposed legislative expansionOur wealth and private client services group recently worked successfully with the Department of Finance (Finance) to find a solution to a change in the law that resulted in unfair treatment of disabled Canadians.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:05:00 Z{F22371B5-C394-4CDE-ADB1-C9351150A095}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/f54e1095/powers-of-attorney-for-property-and-personal-carePublicationPowers of attorney for property and personal careA Power of Attorney is a document you can sign to authorize one or more persons to make decisions for you concerning your assets and financial affairs.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:02:00 Z{EB0FD81E-F90D-4D0F-91CB-8B3A567C5763}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/eedfb763/marriage-and-cohabitation-agreementsPublicationMarriage and cohabitation agreementsThere can be many good reasons to enter into a Marriage or Cohabitation Agreement.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:02:00 Z{405AF76F-CAC3-4B87-B9F5-AA7384CBD621}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/4f375621/avoiding-probate-fees-on-private-company-sharesPublicationAvoiding probate fees on private company sharesMany businesses are owned through privately held companies.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:00:00 Z{B4981735-23AE-406A-BBF5-6214B8A22E18}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/b5ea5e18/alter-ego-and-joint-partner-trustsPublicationAlter ego and joint partner trustsThe Income Tax Act of Canada (the “Tax Act”) includes specific estate planning opportunities for people who are 65 or older: alter ego and joint partner trusts.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:59:00 Z{6DE32D8B-0F4F-4C6B-8374-904D42D215B6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/6bfb45b6/no-quid-pro-quo-no-conviction-four-lessons-from-the-first-bribery-acquittal-under-the-cfpoaPublicationNo <i>quid pro quo</i>, no conviction: Four lessons from the first bribery acquittal under the <i>CFPOA</i>The first-ever acquittal decision under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) was rendered in R v Arapakota, when Damodar Arapakota was found not guilty of bribing a foreign public official due to insufficient evidence.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:35:35 Z{F5E9A78C-ED84-4137-A436-EF1BB4CFDB31}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/fc476b31/energy-transitionPublicationEnergy transitionWhile global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:10:00 Z{D5E30B49-5FB7-4E50-814F-FE3625A6DE5E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/d970fe5e/amendments-to-the-patent-rules-now-in-forcePublicationIP monitor: Amendments to the Patent Rules: Now in force!Today marks the coming into force of the second and final part of the Rules amending the Patent Rules.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:45:52 Z{ED1CEA8A-5445-47DF-B4D8-FD3642041DBF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/ea5f8dbf/revisiting-the-role-of-portfolio-effects-in-merger-reviewPublicationRe-visiting the role of portfolio effects in merger reviewIt is not uncommon for two businesses with complementary product offerings to seek to merge in order to realise synergies that could streamline and enhance commercial capabilities, often to the benefit of downstream consumers.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:42:53 Z{D753686E-C8A8-4075-BEAD-72293008BE1F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/de85de1f/climate-change-and-sustainability-disputesPublicationClimate change and sustainability disputesClimate change and sustainability developments present great opportunities but also manifest as a complex myriad of global legal, financial and reputational risks for companies, governments, directors and officers and other professionals operating in all sectors globally.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:22:00 Z{B5AF025F-B9EC-494B-ABCF-FE2132E5F013}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/bfcbf013/a-federal-hydrogen-strategy-for-canadaPublicationA federal hydrogen strategy for CanadaThe federal government released its Hydrogen Strategy for Canada (the Strategy) in December 2020. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:03:15 Z{52B5E73A-D369-4239-8C05-FB3DAFA63002}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/5a995002/tsx-venture-exchange-updates-to-capital-pool-company-cpc-programPublicationTSX Venture Exchange: Updates to Capital Pool Company (CPC) programThe TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) recently announced a series of positive amendments to the Exchange’s CPC program that are expected to take effect on January 1, 2021 (the Amendments). Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:03:05 Z{4A231295-7656-4B82-A80D-FC8BD8B4971A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/4562d71a/end-of-ontarios-declared-emergency-is-here-further-considerations-for-employersPublicationEnd of Ontario’s declared emergency is here: further considerations for employers flowing from Bill 195Bill 195 brings an end to Ontario’s declared emergency, significantly affecting emergency leaves, temporary layoffs, and constructive dismissals under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:08:01 Z{285EFCB9-D22F-46EF-9D3C-FD7CDA163CAF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/29ffccaf/covid-19-in-12-questions-update-and-status-report-for-quebec-employersPublicationCOVID-19 in 12 questions: Update and status report for Quebec employersSince our last publication on the subject, the situation surrounding COVID-19 and its spread continues to cause many concerns for Quebec employers. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:41:00 Z{CAAA84F2-BDE3-41FD-B818-FDB9366C67B1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/c23d87b1/preparing-for-a-recall-of-edible-cannabis-products-food-safety-issues-increase-the-risk-of-recallsPublicationPreparing for a recall of edible cannabis products: Food safety issues increase the risk of recallsEdibles, extracts, and topicals are now part of Canada’s legal cannabis offerings.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:19:00 Z{A27EA8D2-611D-4073-8779-FC3F0538E0C6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/a2d390c6/ip-monitor-no-damages-without-invalidation-ab-initioPublicationIP monitor | No damages without invalidation ab initio – a look at Wenger SA v Travelway Group International IncThe Federal Court has concluded that a valid trademark registration is an absolute defence to claims of passing off where there is no significant difference between the impugned mark as registered and the mark being used. This is because it was held that a trademark registration gives the trademark owner the exclusive right to use that trademark throughout Canada. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 19:17:57 Z{0D83FDA3-ACD7-4CCB-9905-FF4410E26A8F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/knowledge/publications/037b5a8f/slowly-but-surely-an-update-on-the-scope-and-timing-of-the-oecd-multilateral-instrumentPublicationSlowly but surely – an update on the scope and timing of the OECD multilateral instrumentThe multilateral instrument, or MLI, has potentially significant implications for taxpayers that rely on the provisions of one of Canada’s many bilateral tax treaties.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:05:14 Z