Wind energy appeal moving fast
The first wind energy appeal to the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal is moving quickly. The Kent Breeze approval was issued November 12, 2010. The Erickson appeal was filed on November 29. Β A preliminary hearing was held January 11. Β The hearing of the appeal began February 1 and will conclude March 25. Several of the appellants’...
Continue reading the post titled Wind energy appeal moving fastClimate change: yes, it's getting worse fast and it matters
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued its Summary for Policy Makers. Based on thousands of scientific studies since 2005 into the growing impacts of climate change, it concludes that key dangerous changes are already underway around the world, and will hurt the poor the most. For a look at the headlines of tomorrow,...
Continue reading the post titled Climate change: yes, it's getting worse fast and it mattersConsumer e-commerce transactions
Over the past 10 years there has been tremendous growth in e-commerce within Canada. By the year 2020, e-commerce is projected to reach $50 billion, representing approximately 10% of total retail sales in Canada. The main reason for this massive growth in online sales is simple: convenience. Now it is easy to make purchases from...
Continue reading the post titled Consumer e-commerce transactionsAdvantages and disadvantages of franchising your business
If youβre reading this article, youβre probably considering franchising as a method of expansion for your business. You might be considering franchising as a result of your own research into expansion options for your business, or (as is often the case) you might be considering franchising because you have been approached by others who are...
Continue reading the post titled Advantages and disadvantages of franchising your businessGuidance from the Canadian Securities Regulators on crypto-platforms
Last week, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the βCSAβ) published guidance on situations when securities legislation may apply to entities that facilitate crypto-currency trading. The CSA is an umbrella organization of securities regulators from each of the provinces and territories.Β The CSAβs mandate is to protect Canadian investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, and to foster...
Continue reading the post titled Guidance from the Canadian Securities Regulators on crypto-platformsDo I Have to Collect HST if I am Just Selling my Vacant Land?
Determining whether or not you have to pay Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) during a real estate transaction can be a tricky situation. There can be rebates, exceptions and a whole host of factors which come into play. The sale of a vacant lot carries with it its own problems. When Do you Have to Pay...
Continue reading the post titled Do I Have to Collect HST if I am Just Selling my Vacant Land?Privacy policies: Why are they important?
If you operate an online platformβbe it a website or a mobile appβyou probably also collect, use, or disclose personal information. If so, you are required to have a privacy policy[1]. Privacy policies explain to your patrons what data you collect, why you collect that data, how that data will be used, and how you...
Continue reading the post titled Privacy policies: Why are they important?Statoil to plead guilty to oilsands offences
Statoil, the 2/3 state-owned Norwegian oil company, is well known for promising to develop the oil sands sustainably. This fall, it will plead guilty to charges relating to its Alberta oil sands project.[1]
Continue reading the post titled Statoil to plead guilty to oilsands offencesCan an employee’s involvement in the Freedom Convoy protests result in their termination of employment?
As we all know, lifeβs events are constantly being photographed, posted, tweeted, and shared. It seems that keeping our private lives private, has become less and less of a reality as the years go by. As a result, keeping a separation between employees βon-duty conductβ and βoff-duty conductβ has been more difficult to do as...
Continue reading the post titled Can an employee’s involvement in the Freedom Convoy protests result in their termination of employment?The interaction between accident benefits and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Car crashes often cause serious injuries, which can be long term and require substantial treatment. Some accident victims unfortunately become disabled as a result of their injuries. In addition to what might be available through private benefits or through an automobile insurance policy, an individual injured in a car crash may be entitled to benefits...
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