Expert’s generic opinion doesn’t cut it: appellate court denies certification in cannabis class action

To certify a product liability or toxic substance class action, a plaintiff must provide some evidence of a workable methodology for proving that the...

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...

Province releases proposed Growth Plan Amendments

On June 16, 2020, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released proposed Amendment 1 to the A Place to Grow.

EHG 101 series: The Story of ApplyBoard — a fireside chat with Martin Basiri

There were times during the early days of ApplyBoard when its founders worried about not having enough money to pay its bills.

E-commerce: COVID-19 as a catalyst for change?

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the e-commerce landscape and will have a lasting effect on how businesses conduct online transactions in a...

Regulation for offshore drilling creates welcome efficiencies under the Impact Assessment Act

On June 3, 2020, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change issued the Regulation Respecting Excluded Physical Activities (Newfoundland...

Commerce électronique : la COVID-19 comme catalyseur de changement?

La COVID-19 perturbe le domaine du commerce électronique et ses effets perdureront, affectant la façon d’effectuer des opérations en ligne dans...

Alberta Court of Appeal decision clarifies judicial review of administrative decisions in the absence of reasons and treatment of quarries under Alberta’s environmental assessment regime

The Alberta Court of Appeal reversed the judicial review decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and held that the Director's decision that...

Amendments to “at-the-market” equity offerings a welcome change

On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators approved amendments to National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions and Companion...