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While the December 2021 Bill C-223, An Act to Develop a National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income seems to have died in both…

Most initially believed the Underused Housing Tax Act would impose reporting and tax obligations only on non-Canadian and non-permanent residents…

A Will is a key ingredient of any estate plan - and one of the most important documents a person ever signs. It allows a person to control how their…

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has made it clear that, while the burden is high, pre-emptively vacating or discharging a builders’ lien is a…

On February 15, 2023, an adjudicator ordered an employer to pay what could be the “largest employment compensation” ever awarded in New Brunswick…

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently sent a strong message to insureds: utmost good faith is not only key but is required in insurance claims. The…

Immigration continues to play a key role in addressing Canada’s labour and skills shortage. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…

On March 21, 2023, the Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness introduced Bill 256, Patient Access to Care Act. If passed, Bill 256 will regulate…

On February 15, 2023, a New Brunswick adjudicator awarded Dr. John Dornan, the suddenly dismissed CEO of N.B. Health Authority, what might be the…

We updated this publication on March 30, 2023. On January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act…

All businesses need written contracts. Determining what written contracts are essential depends on many factors, including the nature of the business…

2022 left important lasting implications for employers. With 2023 here, it’s time to look ahead to key issues that will affect employers in the…