A Comparative Analysis: Public Consultation for Bill 4, the Cap and Trade Cancelation Act, 2018, and the Federal Duty to Consult Aboriginal Peoples under s.35
On October 11, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council), 2018 SCC 40 [Mikisew], in which the Court held that the Federal Government does not have a duty under s.35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 to consult Abo…
View the post titled A Comparative Analysis: Public Consultation for Bill 4, the Cap and Trade Cancelation Act, 2018, and the Federal Duty to Consult Aboriginal Peoples under s.35Superior Court of Justice Dismisses Third Party Action for Professional Negligence arising from the Purchase of Contaminated Land
The Superior Court of Justice recently granted a motion to dismiss a third party claim for professional negligence in a proceeding involving the purchase of a contaminated property that was subject to a remediation order registered on title (the “Contaminated Property”). CN Railway Company v…
View the post titled Superior Court of Justice Dismisses Third Party Action for Professional Negligence arising from the Purchase of Contaminated LandPeter Dillon and Serge Anissimoff to deliver a lecture at Western University
On October 29, Peter Dillon and Serge Anissimoff will deliver a lecture to the Master of Management of Applied Sciences program at Western University. Peter will speak on the subject of upcoming trends in technology, including block chain, crypto currency and artificial intelligence. Serge w…
View the post titled Peter Dillon and Serge Anissimoff to deliver a lecture at Western University21st Annual Estates and Trusts Law Summit – October 10 & 11
Siskinds associate Dagmara Wozniak will be speaking at the 21st Annual Estates and Trusts Law Society of Ontario Summit on October 10th, sharing her knowledge on the topic of “Real Estate Issues in Estate Litigation”. To find out more about the two-day summit, taking place at the Metro Toron…
View the post titled 21st Annual Estates and Trusts Law Summit – October 10 & 11Is Bill 148 being scrapped in its entirety?
Premier Doug Ford was quoted yesterday (Tuesday October 2, 2018) in the legislature as saying, “We’re getting rid of Bill 148. We’re going to make sure we protect the front-line workers.” His Economic Development Minister Jim Wilson was quick to slow down the move, saying, “There are parts t…
View the post titled Is Bill 148 being scrapped in its entirety?Class Actions Team Ranked in Band 1 in Chambers Canada 2019
The class actions team at Siskinds LLP has been ranked in the top band of the Chambers Canada 2019 guide, issued by international legal research organization, Chambers and Partners. Also of notable achievement was the inclusion of four partners who were recognized for their individual statur…
View the post titled Class Actions Team Ranked in Band 1 in Chambers Canada 2019Environmental Review Tribunal Clarifies Section 34(1) of OWRA
The Environmental Review Tribunal (“ERT”) recently released a decision clarifying the scope of section 34(1) of the Ontario Water Resources Act R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40, (“OWRA”). The City of Thunder Bay (“City”) in Thunder Bay (City) v. Ontario (Environment, Conservation and Parks), ERT no. 18-…
View the post titled Environmental Review Tribunal Clarifies Section 34(1) of OWRACannabis Retail in Ontario: Franchising as a Business Model
Cannabis Retail in Ontario In the wake of federal plans to legalize recreational cannabis use,[1] the Western Provinces announced licensing schemes for private sale. A number of cannabis companies, such as Canndara, Spiritleaf, and Starbuds, began the process of organizing franchise systems…
View the post titled Cannabis Retail in Ontario: Franchising as a Business ModelDIY investors fight back against trailer fees
Trailing commissions (also known as trailer fees) are intended to compensate mutual fund dealers, such as discount brokers, for investment advice they provide to investors. However, discount brokers are prohibited from providing investment advice under the law. Siskinds LLP is pursuing claim…
View the post titled DIY investors fight back against trailer fees1st Annual Breakfast With Tiffany’s
This morning, Siskinds LLP partner Rasha El-Tawil will be sharing her story and insights on the value of sponsorship and empowering woman advocates at The Advocates’ Society inaugural Breakfast with Tiffany’s networking breakfast for women advocates.
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