Update on BC IPP Supply
Update on BC Hydro’s supply of electricity from independent power producers (IPPs).
Canadian Securities Regulators Require Disclosure on Women’s Recruitment and Participation
The securities regulatory authorities in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Québec and Saskatchewan (“participating jurisdictions”) announced on October ... Continued
SEC Publishes Risk Alert on Broker-Dealers’ Unregistered Sales of MicroCap Stocks on Behalf of Customers
On October 9, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published a Risk Alert and FAQs to remind broker-dealers of their obligations when they ... Continued
Canadian Securities Regulators Require Disclosure on Women’s Recruitment and Participation
Canadian Regulators require disclosure on women’s recruitment and participation.
SEC Publishes Risk Alert on Broker-Dealers’ Unregistered Sales of MicroCap Stocks on behalf of Customers
The SEC published a Risk Alert on broker-dealers’ unregistered sales of microcap stocks on behalf of customers.
Proposed Changes Impacting Charitable Giving
Changes provide flexibility so that charitable donation tax credits can be used by the deceased or the deceased’s estate.
Comply, Offset or Pay: BC To Regulate LNG Export Facilities on CO2 Emissions
Today, the BC Government introduced new legislation aimed to help BC meet its greenhouse gas emission targets by imposing environmental standards on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities operating ... Continued
BC Mega Dam Granted Environmental Approvals
Discussion of the Provincial and Federal Governments environmental assessment approval of the Site C dam.
Should you appoint more than one person under an Enduring Power of Attorney?
Recent case illustrates the challenges that can arise when more than one person is appointed.
Preparing for Canada’s Anti-Spam Law … Part Two: the Installation of Computer Programs
It has now been over four years since Canada’s Anti-Spam Law, commonly known as “CASL”, was first introduced as proposed legislation. Nevertheless, it has been ... Continued
Canadian Intellectual Property Office posts proposed amendments to Trademarks Regulations
CIPO posts proposed amendments to Trade-marks Regulations
MASH Sector Needs to Brace for Possible New Era in Procurement – Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA)
Until now, the MASH (municipal, academic, schools and hospitals) sector has in practice been relatively unscathed by federal trade agreements, such as the Agreement of ... Continued