Blog Series – Update on the Organizing Principle of Good Faith Part 2 – Self-Interested Exercise of Contractual Discretion: SCC Issues New Decision on the Duty to Exercise Discretion in Good Faith Wastech Overview On February 5, 2021, the SCC issued its decision in Wastech on the duty to exercise contractual discretion in good faith. … Read more »
+ Read MoreBlog Series – Update on the Organizing Principle of Good Faith Part 1 – Unfettered (but Honest) Termination of Contracts: SCC Issues New Decision on the Duty of Honesty in Contractual Performance Series Overview In recent months, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has released two decisions which have provided guidance on the organizing principle… Read more »
+ Read MoreOn January 28, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (“BCHRT”) issued a landmark decision granting the largest award for injury to dignity in BC’s history. The complainant, Levan Francis, was a former corrections officer for the Province who experienced discrimination based on his race and colour during his employment. This discrimination caused Mr. Francis’ mental and… Read more »
+ Read MoreFor most of 2020, the new year seemed as out of reach as a galaxy far, far away. However, 2021 has finally dawned and with it the new Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulations”) came into effect on January 1. In September, we provided you with a preview of these Regulations in… Read more »
+ Read MoreSlowly but surely, the legal profession in Canada has begun to grapple with discrimination in our profession and institutions. Individuals such as Hadiya Roderique, who published the seminal essay “Black on Bay Street” in 2017, have shone a light on how the legal profession excludes racialized, Indigenous, and diverse lawyers. The conversation has also highlighted… Read more »
+ Read MoreEvery day, Canadians are learning more about the regulatory approval and rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines. For many employers, this raises new questions about transitioning their workplaces back to “normal” including whether employers can require that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. To take some of the guesswork out of your decision making, we have highlighted… Read more »
+ Read MoreOn August 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) expanded the definition of who qualifies as an Accredited Investor. Placing new emphasis on knowledge, experience, and Indigenous sovereignty, the SEC has extended participation in the private equity market to a new groups of investors. For Canadian corporations, this means a new way to… Read more »
+ Read MoreOn November 9, 2020, the federal minister of labour announced further amendments to the Canada Labour Standards Regulations (“Regulations“) that once again extend certain temporary layoff periods for federally regulated employees. Recognizing the continued hardship caused by COVID-19, the Government of Canada notes that these extensions provide federal workplaces greater protection by allowing employers more time… Read more »
+ Read MoreOn November 30, 2020, the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) came into force together with the Land Owner Transparency Regulation (“LOTR”), to create the Land Owner Transparency Registry (the “Registry”). Introduced in hopes of curbing the acquisition of real property in British Columbia through illicit funds, the Land Owner Transparency Registry will be a searchable,… Read more »
+ Read MoreMT+Co. proudly announces that Tamara Napoleon has been honoured as a 2020 Lexpert Rising Star; one of the leading lawyers under 40 in Canada. Tamara is recognized for her outstanding contributions to our clients, our profession and our community. A skilled negotiator, Tamara is one of a few Indigenous female solicitors in Canada. She advocates for… Read more »
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