Temporary Foreign Worker Inspections on the Increase
Whilst the Federal Government is contemplating changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to alleviate skill shortages employers are experiencing across Canada, it is ... Continued
Labour Market Impact Assessments – Employers Should Expect Delays In Receiving Decisions
Recent correspondence with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada Atlantic Region, suggests that the LMIA program has received an unexpectedly high number of applications ... Continued
Committeeship Applications: the Uragi Case
A growing area in estate litigation is committeeship applications. A committee is a person or institution who is appointed to make personal, medical, legal and/or ... Continued
BC’s new Societies Act, effective November 28, 2016
Societies need flexibility when managing incorporation, membership and governance matters. In response to this need, the legislation governing societies is changing. All BC societies must ... Continued
Summer Students 2016
The CW summer article students are heading back to class. CW wishes to thank our summer students for their work and dedication during their summer ... Continued
In no mood for charity: Federal Court confirms that charities are not necessarily public authorities
The Federal Court of Canada recently confirmed in Starbucks (HK) Limited v. Trinity Television Inc., 2016 FC 790 (the “Decision”) that status as a charity ... Continued
Clark Wilson lawyers listed in Best Lawyers Canada 2017
Clark Wilson would like to congratulate our lawyers peer-selected for the 11th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2017: Diane Bell, Darren Donnelly, Brock Johnston, ... Continued
What Types of Assets do Courts Consider in Deciding Wills Variation Claims?
In British Columbia, courts have the ability to change a deceased’s will, if the court rules that the will fails to make “adequate provision” for ... Continued
Weeding out when a Homeowner Insured may be Entitled to Coverage
The recent case of Bahniwal v. The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia, 2016 BCSC 422 demonstrates that a homeowner can have insurance coverage ... Continued
Alberta Adopts Prospectus Exemption for Start-up Businesses
On July 26, 2016, Alberta adopted a new exemption from its general requirement for issuers to clear and file a prospectus prior to issuing securities. ... Continued
Canada To Lift Visa Requirements For Mexican Citizens
The Government of Canada has announced its intention to remove the requirement for Citizens of Mexico to be in possession of a visa to enter ... Continued
BCLI re-appoints the Honourable Marion Allan to their Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that the Honourable Marion Allan has been re-appointed to Board of Directors of the British Columbia Law Institute. Marion serves ... Continued