Posts by Yvonne
Fear and Laughing in Vancouver
“How many hours are you working every day?” This is the question on every summer student’s mind when they encounter articling students. It is certainly what I was wondering, and it is what I asked every articling student at every firm I intended on interviewing with. But First… But before I go any further, I…
Read MoreLess Money Mo’ Problems
Summary Twenty years after the Notorious B.I.G. (along with Puff Daddy and Mase) released the hip-hop single “Mo Money Mo Problems”, Canada’s own Notorious B.F.M. (Honourable Bill Francis Morneau, Minister of Finance) released an updated and tax-focused take on the hip hop classic that, for some, will mean “Less Money Mo’ Problems”. In this paper…
Read MoreLegalization of Cannabis for Recreational Use in Canada: Bill C-45
Considerations for individuals and businesses On April 13, 2017 the federal government tabled a bundle of new bills (Bills C-45 and C-46) with the aim of legalizing and regulating the recreational use of cannabis Canada-wide for adults aged 18 and over. The Liberal government, in keeping with their 2015 election promise, will now begin down…
Read MoreWhat is an Aboriginal Business in 2017?
As we start to fill our new 2017 calendars and contemplate another year of opportunities and successes, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on some of our assumptions imbedded in the practice of aboriginal business law. For businesses seeking procurement opportunities in energy projects, one assumption we have worked with for some time has been…
Read MoreParty On (Responsibly), Wayne!
Suddenly it’s December and excitement is building for workplace holiday parties. As much as we all love a good office rager, there are some important considerations employers should bear in mind when hosting holiday parties. While nobody likes a buzz-kill, there are some strategies employers should adopt to reduce the potential risks flowing from workplace parties.…
Read MoreTrans Mountain and Line 3 Approved; Northern Gateway Rejected
On November 29, 2016, the federal government announced its decisions on three controversial pipeline projects. Ottawa has approved the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project (TMX) and the Enbridge Line 3 Expansion project (Line 3), while rejecting Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline (Northern Gateway). The Prime Minister also announced the Canadian government’s intention to develop and…
Read MoreThe New Societies Act is Now in Force
Bill-24, the Societies Act (the “New Act”), received Royal Assent on May 4, 2015 and comes into force today, November 28, 2016. Every society incorporated under the predecessor to the New Act (the Society Act, the “Old Act”) must transition under the New Act before November 28, 2018 (2 years from the coming into force…
Read MoreSocieties Act Comes into Force: Indepth Analysis
Bill-24, the Societies Act (the “New Act”), received Royal Assent on May 4, 2015 and comes into force today, November 28, 2016. Every society incorporated under the predecessor to the New Act (the Society Act, the “Old Act”) must transition under the New Act before November 28, 2018 (2 years from the coming into force…
Read MoreWe have joined MSI Global Alliance
Miller Titerle + Co. continues to grow… and, as we grow, so do our clients. To enable us to help our clients wherever their growing businesses take them, we are excited to announce that we have joined MSI Global Alliance, a global alliance of mid-sized law firms and accounting firms. MSI Global’s reach is extensive –…
Read More3 MT+Co. Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada®
We are proud to announce that three of our lawyers have each been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: It is an honour to be part of one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal industry. Read more about The Best Lawyers in…
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