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On June 6, 2024, Bill 200, The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 came into force, amending section 54 of the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) to provide that a Notice of Security Interest (NOSI) in respect of consumer goods may no longer be registered on land title.

With the federal government having announced its intention to introduce framework legislation in 2024 to implement an open-banking system (also called consumer-driven banking), it is crucial for lawyers to understand the fundamentals, regulatory landscape and the challenges and opportunities such a significant change would present.

On January 22, 2024, Bill C-42 (An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act) will come into effect, creating a publicly accessible beneficial ownership registry of privately held federally incorporated companies.

The Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) and loans that use bankers’ acceptances will be discontinued at the end of June, 2024.

There have been lots of changes since the beginning of 2023: Bill 91, Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 passed third reading in May and these changes will come into effect on October 1st, 2023.

The potential danger associated with the life of those in the legal profession is an unpleasant topic of conversation among family, friends and staff, but avoiding the subject does not lessen the potential for harm.

Securities laws have an impact on not only public entities but also private entities, particularly in the context of raising capital and the issuance of securities, encompassing debt, equity, options, and other such instruments.

The Ontario Business Registry (OBR) was launched, while the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (OBCA), the Corporations Information Act (CIA), and other statutes were amended.

In a year that will go down as one of the most unpredictable years many of us have experienced, Financial Planning Month – October – is a good time to review your plan and take some practical steps to ensure you are well prepared for 2021.

Whether you need advice on how to negotiate rent relief with your landlord, or have questions on how to access the government support programs available to small businesses for rent assistance, this program will give you the information you need.