In our recent articles,1 we called on corporate directors to reflect on their role during the current crisis and on the added value they can bring to help prepare their organizations for the post-crisis period. We then discussed the need for companies to identify new risks, including ethical risks, and make decisions while considering the impact […]
By Jayson Schwarz LLM and Jacqueline Moneta One of the questions we receive all of the time relates to why we need a will. People stammer and start, do not want to discuss it, avoid it and hide the whole thing. These days it is more important than ever. All of us that love our […]
By Ted Citrome and Aaron Swartzman COVID-19 has resulted in Canada and other governments around the world imposing restrictions on international travel (“Travel Restrictions”). The Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) recently released guidelines outlining its approach to addressing some of the prevalent international income tax issues which may result from Travel Restrictions (the “Guidelines”). Two key takeaways from reviewing the […]
This article is a modified version of a comment originally published by Éditions Yvon Blais in April 2020 (EYB2020REP2935). The duty to act in the client’s best interests remains at the heart of a real estate brokerage contract, even in the most delicate situations. This principle was upheld by the decision in Ferme Robert Séguin & Fils […]
The Quebec government’s recent announcement of a gradual resumption of activity in specific economic sectors during the month of May is encouraging from an economic point of view.1 However, due to the ongoing health crisis, it is also raising some questions for employers. These questions include how to go about calling employees back to work, as […]
The word “unprecedented” has taken on a new meaning in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken by the Provincial government, the bar and the bench to navigate this global pandemic. This public health emergency has caused the Ontario government to take significant steps that impact civil proceedings in Ontario and our […]
Last week the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal partially overturned the certification of a class action lawsuit against Organigram Inc. and its parent company, Organigram Holdings Inc., the result of which is a significant reduction in the scope of the lawsuit against Organigram. Read More
Elizabeth is co-hosting and speaking on a webinar next Tuesday, May 12, 2020. We believe this is a valuable resource for the IR Global community, especially those with clients in the IP enforcement space. To follow the webinar on social media please use the below links LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6663458133479829506 Twitter https://twitter.com/DipchandLLP/status/1257692558874025984 REGISTER HERE
Another member Zoom call was held this Saturday, featuring IR Global’s own Ross Nicholls. These virtual calls are a valuable way to stay connected and maintain our global relationships. We always love catching up with our members! Thank you to Harry A. Payton, Isabella Bertani, FCPA, FCA, MBA, Howard Colman, Lena Seratelius, Michael Kean, Ulrich Reber, Robert […]
Since 2014, Canadian contract law has recognized that commercial parties owe one another a duty of “honest contractual performance”, as an element of the principle of good faith. According to the Supreme Court of Canada in its leading decision, Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, parties should not lie or knowingly mislead each other about matters related […]
Mergers and acquisitions were particularly active in Canada until the government response to COVID-19 disrupted transactional practices and led to a slowdown. Parties involved in M&A transactions must keep a watchful eye on the situation and be proactive about managing the accompanying risks at every stage in the process. In the current context, prudent risk […]
Since the start of the unprecedented public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-191, directors may have felt tempted to intervene in the day-to-day management of the company or to step into a management role, especially if they are also shareholders. However, it is up to the crisis management committee—often made up of executive officers—to […]