Canada Labour Code Termination Provision Amendments: February 1, 2024
Federally regulated employers who have employees that fall under the Canada Labour Code (the ”Code”) will need to take note of significant changes effecting employer ... Continued
Using Shareholders’ Agreements to Avoid Deadlock in Family Enterprises
1. Shareholders’ Agreements 101 The shareholders of a company are its owners, holding basic rights such as appointing directors and sharing in the company’s profits. ... Continued
Ensuring Continuity of Family Vision & Values in the Family Enterprise
1. Family Business Philosophy Every family has their own vision, values, and business philosophy. However, putting this vision and philosophy into practice in the family ... Continued
WATCH: Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People
On November 8, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar, “Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People”. Speakers included ... Continued
My Ex is Alienating Our Child From Me: What Are My Options?
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it’s a difficult decision that can quickly become emotionally charged – especially when there are children involved. ... Continued
WATCH: BC Employers’ Fall Conference – Navigating the BC Employment Law Landscape: Are you ready for 2024?
On November 2, 2023, our Employment & Labour group hosted a seminar “BC Employers’ Fall Conference – Navigating the BC Employment Law Landscape: Are you ... Continued
New Employment-Related Laws For 2024
Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 41) This legislation creates further obligations for workers and employers From January 1, 2024. S154(2): Duty to Cooperate – workers ... Continued
Employers Take Note: Pay Transparency Act Takes Effect
Pursuant to the new Pay Transparency Act, as of this week on November 1, 2023, employers in BC are subject to certain posting and reporting ... Continued
Estate Freezes: An Opportunity for your Family Business?
By Areet Kaila and Hannah Solmon Tax planning and family business succession are concepts that often go hand in hand. When owners of a family ... Continued
Putting the Success in Succession: How Proposed Amendments Related to Bill C-208 Could Impact Your Family Business Transfer
By St.John McCloskey Bill C-208, a private member’s bill that sought to amend the Income Tax Act (the “Act”) to facilitate transfers of family businesses ... Continued
Is DRIPA “vacuous political bromide”?
By Saul Joseph, Melanee Bryniawsky and Shiona Nickel On September 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold ... Continued
The Uncertain Future of Federal Impact Assessments
In Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23, five out of seven Canadian Supreme Court justices found that the new environmental Impact Assessment Act (“IAA”) is ... Continued