Articles 2020

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Proposed Amendments to Ontario’s Excess Soil Laws

  • April 19, 2024
  • Matthew Gardner, Partner at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

On October 17, 2023, Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (“MECP”) posted proposed regulatory amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 - On-Site and Excess Soil Management (“O. Reg. 406/19”) and the Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards (“Soil Rules”) on the Environmental Registry of Ontario.

Real Property Law, Student Forum

How to Ensure you Have Secure Funds

  • April 19, 2024
  • Ray Leclair, VP, Public Affairs at LAWPRO

1. For funds to be truly irrevocable, you need a PCRN. Anything else is a risk. 2. “On-Us” funds (e.g. when the payee and the payor are at different branches of the same financial institution) are safe and you can proceed. 3. Just because a bank releases your funds – even after a hold period – does not make it real money – you should try to get confirmation that the funds are irrevocable.

Real Property Law, Student Forum
head-shot photo of author Yicheng Ru

Adapting Australian Labour Law Innovations: Lessons for Ontario from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022

  • April 18, 2024
  • Yicheng Ru, JD candidate, University of Ottawa

The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act in Ontario and the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act in Australia aim to bolster labour standards and safeguard workers. Australia's amendment strengthens flexible work rights and dispute resolution, addressing work-life balance, gender equity and legal protection. Ontario can learn from Australia's reforms to improve its own labour laws.

Student Forum

ONCA Gives Courts Right to Review Election or Appointment of Director

  • April 17, 2024
  • Jennifer Leddy, partner, Carters

The case of Metmeke v Yigzaw is an interesting case about the authority given to a court under the ONCA to review the election or appointment of a director. In this case, a contested election for a church’s board of directors spiraled out of control, leading to a motion to overturn the results of that election.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law, Student Forum
head-shot photo of author Robert Richler

Dufault Case Finds New Faults with Termination Provisions

  • April 17, 2024
  • Robert Richler

A recent case underscoring the importance of ensuring termination clauses adhere to ESA minimum requirements and the need for employers to carefully consider whether to use fixed-terms when hiring employees.

Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter, Labour and Employment Law, Student Forum