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Enhanced GST rental rebate for purpose-built rental properties

The Government of Canada has introduced legislation to enhance the GST rental rebate on new purpose-built rental housing. We examine the proposed new...

Employees affected: Superior Court of Québec clarifies the status of employee claims in CCAA proceedings

Most restructuring proceedings include downsizing and terminations that invite claims from affected employees. A recent judgment from the Superior...

CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement

The regulation of Canada’s dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. We look at the CPTPP...

Ontario Superior Court rules on fair value in Baffinland dissent decision

In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) found that the price at which a takeover bid process was ultimately...

Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law

With the explosion of online service offerings over the last decade, subscription plans have become a significant source of income for many...

Lessons learned: Alberta Court refuses to approve plan of arrangement

A recent decision by the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta provides important guidance about how courts scrutinize whether an arrangement is fair...