Articles 2021

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Aujourdʼhui

Pre-Certification Stays in Multijurisdictional Class Actions: Ravvin v Canada Bread Company, Limited

  • 22 décembre 2020
  • Mike Eizenga, Justin Lambert, Ashley Paterson and Keely Cameron, Bennett Jones LLP

In the wake of COVID-19, which has strained already limited judicial resources, the Alberta Court of Appeal has issued a decision addressing the need for judicial economy and the avoidance of duplicative and overlapping proceedings in multijurisdictional class actions.

Droit des recours collectifs, Student Forum
Alone in a Crowd

Alone in a Crowd

  • 22 décembre 2020
  • Jason E. Bogle

The decision to open one’s own practice is certainly not for the faint of heart, but it is also not for those who do not know how to be humble and appreciate that their success rests squarely on the generosity of others. Whether it be our clients or our colleagues, we innately depend on others for our professional survival.

Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division

With Gratitude from Corporate Counsel – Part II

  • 21 décembre 2020
  • KJ Chong and Adrian Ishak

Members of the CCCA – Ontario Chapter offer their appreciation of those who’ve educated, empowered and inspired them, including Mark Crestohl and Graham McNeil.

Association canadienne des conseillers et conseillères juridiques d’entreprises (Section de l’Ontario), Student Forum

Government of Canada Releases New Federal Climate Plan

  • 17 décembre 2020
  • Michael Fortier and Henry Ren, Torys LLP

The Government of Canada recently released its new climate plan, “A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy – Canada’s strengthened climate plan to create jobs and support people, communities and the planet” (Plan). Building on the 2016 Pan-Canadian Framework, the Plan proposes to exceed Canada’s 2030 emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement, achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and create over one million jobs, restoring employment to pre-pandemic levels.

Droit de l’environnement, Student Forum

Conservation Authorities Legislative Update

  • 17 décembre 2020
  • Jonathan Nehmetallah, Gardiner Roberts LLP

This article offers a review of recent amendments to legislation regarding Conservation Authorities.

Droit municipal, Student Forum

“Exclusivity Orders” - an End Run Around Carriage Motions?

  • 17 décembre 2020
  • Ashley Seely

An exclusivity order prevents the commencement of another action on the same facts without leave of the Court, effectively deciding carriage of the matter. In Harpreet v Cronos, the Court ruled that carriage would be dealt with when and if another proposed class action on the same subject matter was commenced. The Court viewed the request for an exclusivity order as “a form of end-run around a potential carriage motion."

Droit des recours collectifs, Student Forum

Courts Reject “Improvident” Settlement in CHL Class Actions

  • 17 décembre 2020
  • Bridget M. Moran, Siskinds LLP

Recent settlement approval decisions issued by several provincial courts provide useful commentary on the appropriate scope of a release in a class action settlement.

Droit des recours collectifs, Student Forum

Highlights from the Citizenship and Immigration Law Section's Recent Program on Technology, Cyber Security Issues, Paperless Offices and Online Marketing

  • 16 décembre 2020
  • Maryana Viguiliouk, barrister and solicitor, Viguiliouk Law

A concise and helpful summary of the OBA’s Citizenship and Immigration Law Section program held on November 19, 2020 focusing on critical cyber security issues, ins and outs of going paperless, online marketing and how to select the best software for your practice in order to increase efficiency. The program panelists shared valuable practice management advice and helpful best practices for ensuring your immigration practice not only survives, but flourishes, in this new world.

Citoyenneté et immigration, Student Forum

The Tort of Misfeasance in Public Office

  • 16 décembre 2020
  • Laura Pettigrew

The article contains a summary of a CBA session entitled The Tort of Misfeasance - Recent Developments and Practice Points held on November 23, 2020.

Avocats du secteur public, Student Forum