Quebec Court Recognizes Precautionary Principle for Belugas
Quebec Superior Court Justice Claudine Roy granted a temporary injunction on September 23, 2014, stopping Energy East Pipeline Ltd. and TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. from conducting exploratory work in the St. Lawrence River near Cacouna, QC until October 15, after a critical period for beluga whale reproduction has passed. The injunction was sought by environmental groups...
Continue reading the post titled Quebec Court Recognizes Precautionary Principle for BelugasSame as it ever was? Divisional Court sets out Ontario law on honoraria in Doucet et al. v The Royal Winnipeg Ballet et al.
In March of 2022, we blogged about honoraria and observed that while Ontario was trending towards a more permissive approach where such payments are commonly approved, Justice Perell’s decision in Doucet v The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 2022 ONSC 976 (“Doucet”),was an outlier that took Ontario law in the opposite direction, condemning the practice altogether. ...
Continue reading the post titled Same as it ever was? Divisional Court sets out Ontario law on honoraria in Doucet et al. v The Royal Winnipeg Ballet et al.Primerica
Primerica Employment Standards Huras v. Primerica Financial Services Inc. A settlement with Primerica Financial Services Ltd. for alleging breaching the Employment Standards Act (failure to pay for mandatory training) was reached in 2001.
Continue reading the post titled PrimericaCanada Consumer Product Safety Act – Does it Apply to Your Business?
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (“CCPSA”) has the stated purpose of protecting the public by addressing or preventing dangers to human health or safety that are posed by consumer products in Canada, including those products that are imported.[1] The legislation defines a “danger to human health or safety” as an unreasonable hazard, either existing...
Continue reading the post titled Canada Consumer Product Safety Act – Does it Apply to Your Business?Attendant care benefits and the trivialization of women’s work
Caregiving is often performed by women and is considered women’s work. It is also undervalued and unpaid. The way automobile insurers determine how care providers are (or are not) paid illustrates and perpetuates this problem. Attendant care benefits may be available to those who have sustained injuries in a car accident, under the Statutory Accident...
Continue reading the post titled Attendant care benefits and the trivialization of women’s workBlades, boards & (non)automobiles
As teenagers return to school and students return to campuses, there is inevitably increased traffic on the roadways. This traffic can include more than just motor vehicles. Other modes of transportation, such as rollerblades and skateboards, also have an increased presence. This may leave drivers and the people utilizing these types of equipment confused about...
Continue reading the post titled Blades, boards & (non)automobilesPersonal vs. commercial goodwill – Which one’s worth more?
What exactly is Goodwill? Goodwill is an intangible asset of a business. Although there are many varieties of goodwill, some of the more common examples include a high traffic or exclusive location, a strong reputation, brand name recognition, and great customer relationships. And what’s the difference between personal goodwill and commercial goodwill? Personal goodwill is...
Continue reading the post titled Personal vs. commercial goodwill – Which one’s worth more?$500 Million Tim Hortons Class Action – A Warning for Franchisors Administrating Ad Funds
Tim Hortons is the largest franchise system in Canada by number of franchised locations, operating with approximately 3,500 units nationally. Accordingly, any legal action relating to the business makes waves in the franchise community and serves as a warning to other franchisors. On June 19, 2017, an Ontario-based Tim Hortons franchisee filed a $500 million...
Continue reading the post titled $500 Million Tim Hortons Class Action – A Warning for Franchisors Administrating Ad FundsIs it time to update the financial statements in your franchise disclosure document?
Financial Statement Requirements for Disclosure Documents Franchise legislation in Canada (currently in the provinces of BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and PEI) contains a requirement that franchisors include financial statements for their most recently completed fiscal year. Generally speaking, franchisors may include either: audited financial statements; or review engagement financial statements. Financial statements must...
Continue reading the post titled Is it time to update the financial statements in your franchise disclosure document?What the Cost of Your Training Kit Says About Your Multi-Level Marketing Company
For aspiring multi-level marketing (“MLM”) or direct selling (“DS”) companies, a positive written opinion by Canada’s Competition Bureau is an important first step in the operational success of their business. However, early decisions in the pricing of “starter kits” or “training kits” can jeopardize that opinion and derail their business before it ever gets to...
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