When does my Enduring Power of Attorney take effect?
By Richard Weiland, TEP “I want my attorney to act under my enduring power of attorney only after I become incapable of making financial decisions ... Continued
Clark Wilson | Webinar:
Reforms of BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA): What you need to know!
On January 20, 2023, our Privacy group hosted a webinar to review everything you need to know about the updates to the Freedom of Information ... Continued
Is Child Support Required for Adult Children in BC?
In British Columbia, child support obligations usually end when a child reaches 19, the age of majority in the province. However, parents with children over ... Continued
[Webinar] Reforms of BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: What You Need to Know
Major changes have been made to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). These changes substantially impact the way governments and public ... Continued
Federal Government reveals regulations to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act
By Chris Sharpe and Manveer Sall On December 21, 2022, the Federal Government released the much-anticipated regulations that will accompany the Prohibition on the Purchase ... Continued
You’re not criminally responsible, but are you covered under your insurance policy?
A violent knife attack in a firearms store leads to a civil action by the victim against the attacker. A criminal proceeding found the attacker ... Continued
Privacy Management Program Requirements Revealed, Come into Effect on February 1, 2023
By Jeff Holowaychuk and Abigail Choi Following on from our recent article, the BC government has now released its Privacy Management Program Direction (“Direction”). From ... Continued
Important Notice about FIPPA – Mandatory Breach Notification and Privacy Management Program Requirements Coming into Effect on February 1, 2023
By Jeff Holowaychuk and Abigail Choi From February 1, 2023, public bodies in BC will be required to comply with the mandatory privacy breach notification ... Continued
The Sandbag
Have you ever negotiated a contract where the other party deliberately conceals information from you, intending to take advantage of that information after the deal ... Continued
Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act
By Veronica Franco and Juan Pablo Mendez Campos In a marvel of efficiency, the BC government introduced into the legislature and made into law, the ... Continued
Determining Capability – Horan v Fraser Health Authority, 2022 BCSC 1951
By Polly Storey In a recent decision of the BC Supreme Court, Justice Iyer has provided guidance regarding how capacity to consent to support and ... Continued
Claws and Effect – Family Separation and the Family Pet
As more families choose to adopt pets, the law may need to catch up with collective expectations and feelings surrounding those companion animals. The Ministry ... Continued