Insurance Companies Acted In A “Cruel And Malicious” Manner
“The fact that Branco was able to continue to withstand this pressure for so many years on two different fronts is truly remarkable and almost superhuman, even though his resistance may have resulted in irreparable mental distress which may last for the remainder of his lifetime” – Justice Murray Acton Introduction A Saskatchewan court has...
Continue reading the post titled Insurance Companies Acted In A “Cruel And Malicious” MannerOntario Superior Court of Justice Sets Aside Provisions of Legislation Cutting Toronto City Council in Half in City of Toronto et al v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2018 ONSC 5151.
In July 2018, merely one month into his new role as Ontario Premier, Doug Ford announced his intention to reduce the number of Councillors in the City of Toronto by almost 50%. Bill 5, Better Local Government Act (“Bill 5”), which received Royal Assent on August 14, 2018, reduced the number of seats of Toronto’s...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario Superior Court of Justice Sets Aside Provisions of Legislation Cutting Toronto City Council in Half in City of Toronto et al v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2018 ONSC 5151.Red tape, approvals and the Ontario economy
One of the key promises of the Green Energy Act is a “one window” approval process for renewable energy projects, coupled with a six month “service guarantee”, to cut through the current dozens of approvals for a power generation project. How will the Ministry of Environment Approvals Branch actually provide this service?
Continue reading the post titled Red tape, approvals and the Ontario economyOntario has posted its GHG reporting regulation
Ontario has adopted Regulation 452/09, its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting regulation. The regulation will require a broad range of Ontario organizations to report their greenhouse gas emissions, starting with the calendar year that begins January 1, 2010. In response to 33 submissions concerning the draft regulation, some amendments have been made. Third party verification requirements...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario has posted its GHG reporting regulationSage Grouse to be protected by Emergency Protection Order, later
Following a recent loss in the Federal Court of Appeal, Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq announced earlier this week that the federal government will (later) introduce an Emergency Protection Order for the Greater Sage-Grouse, or at least for those of this rapidly declining species that happen to spend all of their time on Crown land. As to...
Continue reading the post titled Sage Grouse to be protected by Emergency Protection Order, laterClient’s late filing claim represents high standard for counsel
Note: This article was also originally published on AdvocateDaily.com A lawyer’s allegation that his former law firm’s late filing of a statement of claim cost him the chance to sue a car company for his difficulties in establishing a dealership, would represent a high standard for lawyers in terms of going back and analyzing all...
Continue reading the post titled Client’s late filing claim represents high standard for counselClient’s late filing claim represents high standard for counsel
A lawyer’s allegation that his former law firm’s late filing of a statement of claim cost him the chance to sue a car company for his difficulties in establishing a dealership, would represent a high standard for lawyers in terms of going back and analyzing all documents to find out when exactly a client should...
Continue reading the post titled Client’s late filing claim represents high standard for counselSection 85: Rollover and Income tax planning
A Section 85 Tax Rollover (“rollover”) is term used to describe a special tax technique that allows a taxpayer to defer all or part of the income which would otherwise be taxed upon transfer. In other words, it allows a taxpayer to defer paying taxes on assets transferred. This is especially useful for sole proprietorships...
Continue reading the post titled Section 85: Rollover and Income tax planningThe phoenix shall fly
On February 28, 2020 the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Nevsun Resources Ltd. v. Araya, 2020 SCC 5. By a narrow five-four majority, the SCC held Canadian companies may be sued for breaches of Customary International Law (“CIL”), abroad. Writing for the majority, Abella J. began her decision as follows: [1] This...
Continue reading the post titled The phoenix shall flyAutomobile insurance policy 101: Mandatory and optional accident benefits coverage
It is a requirement to have automobile insurance in Ontario. The implications of not having it are many and severe. Drivers can receive a fine in the thousands of dollars, have their driver’s license suspended and vehicle impounded if they do not carry a valid insurance policy. Understanding car insurance policies, however, can be quite...
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