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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.

Written “hearings” as an alternative format during the COVID-19 emergency

As summarized in our periodically-updated post regarding appellate courts’ responses to COVID-19, certain courts are using written...

Court of Appeal clarifies application of 60 day time limit for hearing Anti-SLAPP motions

In its recent decision in Amorosi v. Barker, 2020 ONCA 144 (“Amorosi”), the Court of Appeal for Ontario clarified how the 60 day time...

Did the SCC set an unreachable bar for accused to argue delay during verdict deliberation time?

On March 20, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered judgment in R. v. K.G.K. (K.G.K.), in which it addressed how to determine whether...

Did the SCC set an unreachable bar for accused to argue delay during verdict deliberation time?

On March 20, 2020, the SCC rendered judgment in R. v. K.G.K., in which it addressed how to determine whether an accused person’s right to be tried...

Law Commission of Ontario recommends sweeping changes to law of defamation to address challenges of internet age

On March 12, 2020, the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) released its long-awaited final report on Defamation Law in the Internet Age (along with...