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The following articles are published by OBA Sections, including the Student Section. Members are encouraged to submit articles.

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Nation Rise Wind Farm: Ontario Court Quashes the Minister’s Decision to Revoke a Key Approval

  • June 05, 2020
  • Joanna Rosengarten, Reena Goyal and Will Horne

On May 13, 2020, the Ontario Divisional Court quashed the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ 2019 decision to revoke the REA issued for the Nation Rise Wind Farm. The Court found the Minister’s decision to be unreasonable because it improperly raised new issues, applied an incorrect legal test, and reached conclusions not supported by evidence. The Court also applied Vavilov’s framework and found the Minister’s process in reaching his decision to be unfair.

Environmental Law, Student Forum

When the World is Frozen, Freeze Your Business?

  • June 05, 2020
  • Caroline Elias and Jennifer Katz

This article provides a high level overview on the advantages of implementing an estate freeze when the value of businesses has declined due to the novel Coronavirus.

Student Forum, Taxation Law

June Wellness Tips: Adapting to Change

  • June 05, 2020
  • Julie A. Chapman, Member-at-Large

This month's edition of Wellness Tips features WLF Executive Member, Julie A. Chapman's suggestions for adapting to the new normal.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum

Support for Canadian Journalism Tax Measures: Recent Legislative Proposals

  • June 05, 2020
  • Kevin Yip and Devon LaBuik

On April 17, 2020, the Department of Finance released legislative proposals to amend certain income tax measures intended to support Canadian journalism organizations (these measures were previously introduced in the 2019 Federal Budget). This article reviews and comments on the impact of the proposed legislative amendments.

Student Forum, Taxation Law

Case Comment: 2099082 Ontario Limited v. Varcon Construction Corporation

  • June 03, 2020
  • Ivan Merrow, associate at Glaholt Bowles LLP

Not all warranty provisions are created equal when it comes to construction contracts. Individual warranty provisions may vary in length of time, scope, and the degree of fault required to trigger those obligations.

Construction and Infrastructure Law, Student Forum
They can sing, act, dance AND they’re lawyers?! Ladies and gents, presenting…the Lawyer Show!

They can sing, act, dance AND they’re lawyers?! Ladies and gents, presenting…the Lawyer Show!

  • June 03, 2020
  • Alexandra Mealia, associate, trading documentation negotiator at RBC Capital Markets

How often do lawyers get the opportunity to take a break from their busy, demanding professions to perform with other legal professionals and share their musical talents and artistic passion with the Toronto community while supporting a worthy cause, forging meaningful connections with colleagues and having fun in the process? The author presents to you: "The Lawyer Show". Read on to learn more.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum, Young Lawyers' Division