Real Estate
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June 06, 2024
Federal Court nixes Sobeys bid to review Competition Bureau probe into alleged restrictive leasing
The Federal Court has rejected an application by Sobeys Inc. and its Nova Scotia-based parent, Empire Company Ltd., for a judicial review of a Competition Bureau investigation into alleged anticompetitive conduct by the grocery giant.
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June 06, 2024
Issue of trespass on university campuses less clear than it is for private property: legal scholar
In the wake of Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas terrorist attack on Israeli civilians last year, pro-Palestinian demonstrations have popped up on university campuses all around the world, including Canada, with post-secondary institutions grappling with a response — including removal of the protesters under trespass law. But whether any injunctions will be successful, or what powers universities — and police — have when seeking to remove demonstrators, remains an open one.
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June 05, 2024
CONDOMINIUMS — Condominium corporation — Rights and obligations — Building management — Maintenance obligations
Appeal by appellant from application judge’s (judge) interpretation of parties’ agreement of purchase and sale (APS), particularly on cost sharing agreement. The appellant purchased two buildings owned by the respondents with the intention to redevelop them.
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June 04, 2024
Canada to provide automatic permanent residence to foreign nationals arriving under caregiver programs
Ottawa says it will roll out two new pilot programs later this month that will offer home-care workers from abroad permanent residence on their arrival in Canada.
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June 04, 2024
Hodgson Russ celebrates 35 years in Canada
U.S. firm Hodgson Russ is celebrating its 35th Canadian anniversary, a news release from the firm announced.
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June 04, 2024
N.S. files first plan to revamp housing for those with disabilities
Nova Scotia’s government has submitted its first annual progress report as part of a five-year plan to “remedy” discrimination in the housing of those with disabilities.
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June 03, 2024
SCC’s Wagner urges vigilance, strong defence against false information, justice system attacks
Canada’s top judge says elected officials should not attack the justice system or the judiciary, based on false information that could shake public confidence.
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June 03, 2024
Home-flipping tax proposed in British Columbia
The B.C. government plans to introduce a 20 per cent tax on income earned from the sale of a residential property within 730 days of acquisition (the Flipping Tax). The tax, announced in the 2024 budget and subject to legislative approval, will be imposed under the Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act. It is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2025 and will be retroactive to the 2023-24 tax year.
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May 31, 2024
SCC gives guidance on interpreting exclusion clauses, applying standards of appellate review
The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified what is required for an exclusion clause in a contract of sale to exempt the seller from an implied condition under Ontario’s Sale of Goods Act (SGA) and has also clarified what standards of appellate review apply when trial courts interpret contracts involving implied statutory conditions.
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May 31, 2024
Intentional fault: the Court of Appeal sets the record straight
On Feb. 12, the Court of Appeal of Quebec rendered a decision of interest in Société d’assurance Beneva inc. c. Bordeleau, 2024 QCCA 171 which particularly addresses the burden of proof incumbent on an insurer that denies coverage on the basis of an insured’s intentional fault in the context of a fire, and an award of damages against an insurer for breach of its duty to act in good faith.