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A Cannabis Workplace Legal Development to Note
As the Province of British Columbia continues to churn through the hundreds of retail cannabis license applications, there are a host of new requirements coming into force that govern BC employers operating in the retail cannabis space. The Worker Qualification Regulation (the “Regulation”) was enacted pursuant to the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (the “Act”)…
Read MoreB.C. Introduces New Environmental Assessment Legislation
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to modernize the environmental assessment (“EA”) of major resource projects. If passed, it would be the first legislation in B.C. to directly support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (“UNDRIP”) and to recognize the inherent jurisdiction of Indigenous nations. How Did This…
Read MoreMaking Sense of MBNs: The Who, What, When, and How of Canada’s New Mandatory Breach Notification Requirements
The Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations (“BSSR”), issued under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) (“PIPEDA“), come into force November 1, 2018, including the new mandatory breach notification (“MBN”) requirements. Hefty fines, federalism, and boring, unreadable legislation and regulations abound! Don’t worry, we’re here to help you out. If your private-sector organization…
Read MoreCannabis Legalized in Canada
Cannabis Legalized – October 17, 2018 The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing in the world, and Canada is at the forefront as the first G7 nation to legalize cannabis and cannabis related products. Here’s a little cheat sheet on the Cannabis Act (“Act”), which came into force today, and a bit about…
Read MoreTop 10 Legal Tips for Start-Ups – PART 2 OF 3
Starting Up? A few weeks ago, we posted the first of a three-part series about what one should consider when starting a new business. There are many big things to consider and business lawyers Emily Savage and Yvan Guy Larocque are ready to give you more need-to-know legal tips. 4. Protect Your IP Intellectual property (“IP”) is an area…
Read MoreMT+Co. Recognized in Chambers Canada 2019®
Chambers Canada has released its annual rankings of Canadian law firms and lawyers for 2019. This year, our firm and three of our lawyers were recognized for their expertise. MT+Co. Recognized as a Leading Law Firm MT+Co. has been recognized as a leading Canadian law firm in the area of Aboriginal law. According to Chambers: What the…
Read MoreLeah George-Wilson Announced as CBA’s Truth & Reconciliation Officer
We are very proud to announce that our talented colleague, Leah George-Wilson, has been appointed as the Truth and Reconciliation Officer for the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association (“CBABC”). As Truth & Reconciliation Officer, Leah will assist the Truth & Reconciliation Working Group and CBABC to integrate Indigenous cultural competency within future professional…
Read MoreFlawed Trans Mountain EA Equals Flawed Approval
We recently commented on one of the two key bases for the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling last week that quashed the Federal Government’s approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (the “TMEX”) – specifically, Canada’s failure to meet its duty to consult Indigenous Nations. Below we discuss the other key basis for the court’s…
Read MoreMT+Co. Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada®, Again!
We are proud to announce that three of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada®: Rob Miller in the areas of Aboriginal law and Natural Resources law, Jim Titerle in the area of Environmental Law, and Brian Vick in the areas of Corporate…
Read MoreIt’s a Two-Way Street: Court Finds “More was Required of Canada”
It’s a Two-Way Street: Federal Court of Appeal Finds “More was Required of Canada” in Tsleil-Waututh Nation v Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 153 Overview Early yesterday, the Federal Court of Appeal (“Court”) released its decision in the highly-anticipated judicial review of Governor in Council’s (“GIC”) approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (“Project”). As…
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