Articles 2020

The importance of legal form of real estate transactions and Its GST/HST implications.

Despite evictions moratoria and the earlier suspension of LTB proceedings, observers have noted a sharp rise of homelessness and the proliferation of encampments in parks since the pandemic began. This article outlines some of the changes and issues that Bill 184 has had on the eviction process at the LTB, and in particular, the effect it has had on racialized and marginalized communities in the City of Toronto.

Here’s a quick look at news and resources related to education law that made headlines in the past few months.

The article contains a summary of a May 10, 2021 CBA session entitled Unconscious Bias: Stories from Real Life & Practical Tips to Move Forward.

On May 6, 2021, the Ontario government enacted Ontario Regulation 335/21 , amending Regulation 182 of R.R.O. 1990 (the general regulations of the Corporations Information Act (Ontario). This article provides a summary of the impacts of the amending regulation on Ontario corporations, foreign business corporations and Ontario charities with respect to the filing of corporate annual returns.

The Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings involving Carillion Canada and related entities have been an ongoing area of interest for the construction industry since proceedings began in early 2018. Recently, Ernst & Young, (in its capacity as Monitor of Carillion Canada in the CCAA proceeding), brought a motion seeking a declaration that certain funds received in relation to various construction projects were deemed statutory trust funds pursuant to the Construction Lien Act.

Mark Asfar provides in-depth advice and solutions to ensure that your virtual set-up is as professional as possible.

Priya Chopra outlines simple tips to help maintain mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A summary of recent changes to Ontario's estates laws.

Recent developments in openness in adoption proceedings in Ontario are reviewed, including three decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal.