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Québec Court of Appeal comments on eligibility requirements for general contractors in a public call for tenders

On September 8, 2020, the Québec Court of Appeal released its decision in Société québécoise des infrastructures v. Agences Robert Janvier...

Amendments to Class Proceedings Act will come into force October 1

On September 17, 2020, recent amendments to the Ontario Class Proceedings Act, 1992 were proclaimed into force effective October 1, 2020. The...

Supreme Court rearticulates test under Ontario “anti-SLAPP” legislation

On September 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released a pair of highly anticipated decisions on two appeals addressing the test to be applied...

Court of Appeal for Ontario denies leave to file 500 page factum

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has recently emphasized the requirement for concise factums on appeals. In OZ Merchandising Inc. v. Canadian...

Appeal Court finds fresh duty to consult triggered by evolving science identifying novel adverse impacts

Appeal Court finds fresh duty to consult triggered by evolving science identifying novel adverse impacts

Québec Court of Appeal settles controversy regarding the appointment of national receivers under section 243 of the BIA

On July 20, 2020, the Court of Appeal of Québec released its reasons in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, putting an end to a long-lasting debate on...

The Arbitration Advantage

Adjudicating disputes strategically and effectively is critical to your business. Members of Osler's Arbitration Practice discuss how Arbitration...

The Aquadis case: Québec Court of Appeal confirms the broad powers of the CCAA monitor

The QCA has released its decision in Aquadis, which brings the powers of a CCAA monitor closer to those of a trustee in bankruptcy and provides an...

Supreme Court of Canada releases reasons for its decision in Bluberi: Improper purpose and litigation funding in CCAA proceedings

On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released its written reasons in 9354-9186 Québec Inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp.