In-House Counsel
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March 10, 2025
Court certifies class action against Newfoundland town, paper company over flooding damage
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has certified a class action against a town and a paper company over alleged damage to residences by flooding caused by the water control system of a hydroelectric power generating system.
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March 10, 2025
Trade tribunal launches inquiry into alleged dumping of U.S. renewable diesel fuel
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Calgary-based renewable diesel company Tidewater Renewables Ltd., saying it has “suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel” from the United States.
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March 10, 2025
Iranians face more bans as Ottawa expands scope of sanctions to all Iran’s ‘malign activities’
Ottawa has imposed dealings and immigration bans on Iranian business people and companies connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC’s) weapons production and sales, in a move that also expands the range of Iranian activities that can be sanctioned under the federal Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
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March 10, 2025
B.C. consumer protection bill will have an effect on contract law practice, lawyers say
B.C.’s government is proposing changes to its consumer protection legislation aimed at cracking down on predatory sales and ensuring people are better protected when making purchases, with legal observers saying if the legislation passes as proposed it will have a significant effect on business — and the legal professionals that help them in interpreting their contracts.
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March 10, 2025
Working Families: How Supreme Court majority got it wrong | Heather MacIvor
In April 2021 the Ontario Legislature amended s. 37.10.1(2) of the Election Finances Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.7 (EFA). The amended provision capped the spending of “third parties” — persons or entities other than registered candidates, constituency associations and political parties — on political advertising at $600,000 during the twelve months preceding a fixed-date election. The previous version only applied during the last six months before the writ. There are no restrictions on pre-writ advertising by political parties and candidates.
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March 07, 2025
Canada announces further sanctions against Myanmar military officials
The federal government has announced sanctions against 13 Myanmar senior government officials and three entities, which include the country’s Ministry of Defence and armed forces, for “gross and systematic human rights violations.”
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March 07, 2025
Tobacco companies’ plans of arrangement approved, claims to begin for class action worth billions
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved the plans of compromise and arrangement for three tobacco companies, which allows the claims process to begin for a class action against them potentially worth billions of dollars.
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March 07, 2025
Ottawa unveils $6.5B package to support workers and businesses hit by U.S. tariffs
The federal government has announced a $6.5 billion package to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian businesses and workers.
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March 07, 2025
B.C. mayor denied procedural fairness in decision to strip him of his powers, judge says
A B.C. judge has ruled that the mayor of a municipality in the province’s central Interior region was denied procedural fairness when the city’s council voted to censure and sanction him over his alleged promotion of a book disputing some of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings on residential schools.
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March 07, 2025
Addressing the risks in trade finance and regulation of money laundering
Trade finance plays a crucial role in facilitating international commerce, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and optimize cash flow. However, the trade finance sector is not without its vulnerabilities. It presents unique challenges related to money laundering, as criminals can exploit complex international supply chains to obscure illicit activities. This article explores the risks associated with trade finance, the evolving regulatory landscape aimed at combating money laundering, and best practices for stakeholders in this critical sector.