Insurance
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January 10, 2025
Lessons from RECO: Disclosure of septic systems | Harjot Atwal
“Take time for all things. Great haste makes great waste.” — Benjamin Franklin
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January 09, 2025
Federal government announces various changes to Canada Pension Plan now in effect
The federal government has announced various changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) that became effective as of Jan. 1, including a new benefit relating to students who are children of contributors that are disabled or deceased, a death benefit top-up and new rules for survivors’ pension entitlement.
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January 09, 2025
Alexander Holburn has a new managing partner
Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP has announced the appointment of its new managing partner, Michael Nadeau.
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January 09, 2025
Lessons from RECO: Asbestos and UFFI | Harjot Atwal
“The ultimate answer is use to less toxic [materials] so that the public hazard from their misuse is greatly reduced.” — Rachel Carson
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January 08, 2025
Lessons from RECO: Condos and Kitec plumbing | Harjot Atwal
“My plumbing is no one’s business but my own.” — Peter O’Toole
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January 06, 2025
Government bills die on order paper as Parliament prorogues, Justin Trudeau announces departure as PM
After more than nine years as Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau announced that Parliament is prorogued until March 24, 2025, and that he will step down as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada once his successor has been chosen “through a robust nationwide competitive process.”
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January 06, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds return of aircraft order, clarifies legal test for replevin order
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a replevin order requiring the return of an aircraft to its owner, rejecting arguments that an applicant seeking such an order is required to establish a risk of disposal of the property.
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January 03, 2025
Court rules in favour of BCSC to collect $36M in financial sanctions from stock fraudster
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is hailing a legal victory in the wake of a court decision ordering a man to pay the regulator $36.7 million through annual payments from two of his registered retirement accounts.
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January 03, 2025
Dozens of Indigenous governments working to run their own child and family services
In the five years since enabling federal legislation came into force, 85 Indigenous governments, representing more than 110 communities across Canada, have given notice to exercise their jurisdiction over child and family services or have made requests to enter into discussions about entering coordination agreements with the federal government, according to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
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January 02, 2025
Ontario Court okays $14.75M class action settlement over side-effects of antipsychotic drug
The Ontario Superior Court has approved a $14.75 million class-action settlement over claims that manufacturers and marketers of certain antipsychotic drugs failed to adequately warn users that their use could increase the risk of compulsive behaviors, including compulsive gambling and hypersexuality.