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May 1, 2023
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…
May 1, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
Most initially believed the Underused Housing Tax Act would impose reporting and tax obligations only on non-Canadian and non-permanent residents…
Apr 25, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
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…
Apr 13, 2023
Apr 12, 2023
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…
Apr 12, 2023
Apr 3, 2023
On February 15, 2023, an adjudicator ordered an employer to pay what could be the “largest employment compensation” ever awarded in New Brunswick…
Apr 3, 2023
Mar 30, 2023
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…
Mar 30, 2023
Mar 29, 2023
Immigration continues to play a key role in addressing Canada’s labour and skills shortage. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…
Mar 29, 2023
Mar 27, 2023
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…
Mar 27, 2023
Mar 23, 2023
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…
Mar 23, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
We updated this publication on March 30, 2023. On January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act…
Mar 16, 2023
Mar 2, 2023
All businesses need written contracts. Determining what written contracts are essential depends on many factors, including the nature of the business…
Mar 2, 2023
Feb 27, 2023
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…
Feb 27, 2023
May 24, 2023
HALIFAX, May 24, 2023 – McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce that Hanaa Al Sharief has joined the firm as a Partner. Hanaa joins the…
May 24, 2023
May 18, 2023
Halifax, Thu, May 18, 2023 – McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce Chair of the Board of Directors and Senior Partner, Jack Graham, will…
May 18, 2023
May 12, 2023
McInnes Cooper is proud to have been a recipient of the 2023 LEXPERT Canadian Law Awards Regional - Law Firm of the Year. The Canadian Law…
May 12, 2023
May 11, 2023
Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Kevin Kiley, for being recognized as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs for…
May 11, 2023
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