Article(s) published by this organization: 142
 | Canadian Registration Reform Proposals to be finalized in 2009 Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 12, 2009, previously published on April 3, 2009 The Canadian Securities Administrators have confirmed that proposed National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, and the various related instruments can be expected to come into force by the end of September 2009, subject to necessary CSA and governmental approvals. |
| Subtenants: Protecting Your Legal Status Josée I. Virgo; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 10, 2009, previously published on September 2009 Given the downturn in the economy and the resulting downsizing by many companies, the commercial leasing market will likely experience an increase in available subleased premises. While this influx could potentially represent an economic windfall, potential subtenants need to be aware of their... |
| OSFI Restates Guideline B-10 on Outsourcing Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 12, 2009, previously published on March 2009 After various rounds of consultations with the industry during the fall and early winter, the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) issued a revised and final Guideline B-10 Outsourcing of Business Activities, Functions, and Processes (the "Guideline") on March 11,... |
| Enhanced Internet Access to Supreme Court of Canada Materials Patrick G. Foy, Christina Christie; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 12, 2009, previously published on Winter 2009 For several years, the Supreme Court of Canada has made certain case information available on its website - in particular, hearing schedules, docket information, party information, and case summaries. After consultation with various stakeholders, the Court has now agreed to expand the case... |
| Proposed Changes to Water Use in Oil Sands Operations Randall W. Block, Bruce A. Lawrence; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 10, 2009, previously published on March 2009 There are significant changes on the horizon with regards to how thermal in situ oil sands operations ("Thermal Projects") can use and impact water in the Province of Alberta. On February 9, 2009, Alberta Environment ("AE") and the Energy Resources Conservation Board (the... |
| Prévost Car: Dutch Intermediary is "Beneficial Owner" Under Treaty Stephanie A. Wong; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 12, 2009, previously published on March 2009 In The Queen v. Prévost Car Inc., the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the Minister of National Revenue's appeal from the Tax Court's decision that the Canadian corporate taxpayer's parent, a Dutch holding company, was the "beneficial owner" of dividends which entitled it to a reduction... |
| Ontario Modernizes Credit Union Legislation Angela W. Lin, P. Jeffrey S. Graham, Stephen J. Redican, Rebecca C.W. Chan; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 10, 2009, previously published on September 2009 The Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994 (the "Act") and associated Regulations sets out the legislative framework in which credit unions and caisses populaires operate in Ontario. Ontario has recently proclaimed amendments to the Act to come into effect on October 1, 2009. The... |
| Ontario Announces a $250 Million Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program Linda L. Bertoldi, J. Mark Rodger; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 10, 2009, previously published on September 14, 2009 On Friday September 4, 2009, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (the "MEI") announced further details of two new programs for First Nations and Métis communities interested in developing and owning renewable energy projects: |
| Banker's Liability Alert: Chargeback of Cleared Counterfeit Items D. Ross McGowan, Robert Dawkins; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 10, 2009, previously published on April 16, 2009 The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that a financial institution will not necessarily be liable to its customer for funds derived from the negotiation of a counterfeit cheque where those funds are voluntarily returned to the victim drawee institution. If the drawee made payment based upon a... |
| New HST on the Home Front Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; October 10, 2009, previously published on May 2009 On March 26, 2009, Ontario Finance Minister, Dwight Duncan, (the "Minister") proposed in the province's 2009 Budget that, starting July 1, 2010, Ontario adopt the harmonized sales tax ("HST"). The HST rate in Ontario will be 13%, which includes an 8% provincial portion (the same... |
