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Corporations Information Act (Ontario): Corporate Annual Return Filing Changes

  • May 27, 2021
  • Kimberley A. Cunnington-Taylor, B. Soc. Sc., LL.B.

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.

Business Law, Student Forum

Carillion, the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act and Construction Lien Act Trusts: Confusion (again) regarding certainty of subject matter and commingling of funds

  • May 26, 2021
  • R. Bruce Reynolds, Kathryn E. Kirkpatrick, Nicholas Reynolds

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.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum

Adoption and Openness - Let's Compare

  • May 24, 2021
  • Imran Kamal, barrister and solicitor, LSO Certified Specialist – Indigenous Legal Issues

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

Child and Youth Law, Student Forum
Anchal Gupta

Resilient Job Searching in a Confusing Time

  • May 24, 2021
  • Anchal Gupta

Welcome to 2021, the year we all hoped would be different and exciting and most importantly rid of the COVID-19. As we trudge along, now almost 1/3 of the way done, we can truly see how difficult this year has been, not for one, some, or many, but every single one of us. Here's a look at my personal experience.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum
Chigozie Enwereuzo

A Long Road to Licensing - An ITL's Tale & Personal Experience

  • May 24, 2021
  • Chigozie Enwereuzo

Yes, it has been a long road through licensing in Ontario. It has been eight years and counting in my quest to obtain an Ontario license to practice law. I took a longer route than the typical internationally trained lawyer (ITL). Here's my story.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum