The Legal Side of the Cloud

Did you know that a warning letter or caution issued by the office of the syndic of a professional order can have significant repercussions, even if no formal complaint is filed?

The Court of Appeal of Québec has ruled on the legality of certain provisions of the Regulation respecting personnel placement agencies and recruitment agencies for temporary foreign workers. This article summarizes the key takeaways from this decision, which may have implications for companies involved in staff leasing and for their clients.

In a move aimed at invigorating capital markets, the Canadian Securities Administrators have implemented a substantial increase in the capital-raising limits under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption in Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions.

The author comments on this decision in which the Superior Court, in the context of an action for dismissal without cause, examines the legitimacy of the reasons for dismissal given by the employer and the circumstances surrounding this dismissal.

The Supreme Court of Canada made a landmark ruling that will have a significant impact on constitutional law, clarifying the analytical framework applicable to the constitutional doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity.

Bill 101 aims to amend certain provincial labour laws in response to concerns raised by both business and labour. This article outlines the key amendments being considered by the government.

In recent years, the real estate market has seen an increase in sales without a legal warranty. They sometimes include a clause stipulating that the sale is “at the buyer’s risk.”

Changes in customs duties may result in an increase or decrease in the timing and cost parameters of construction contracts. According to standard construction industry practice, who bears the risk?

Nearly seven years ago, the federal government’s Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2 introduced new provisions to the Canada Labour Code applicable to federally regulated employers, aimed at legislating on equal treatment and temporary help agencies. As of today, these provisions are not yet in force and await their effective date, which will be set by an order of the Governor in Council. On February 22, 2025, the federal government published draft regulations amending, among other things, the Canada Labour Standards Regulations, to support the eventual implementation of the new Code provisions. In this article, we outline the main changes to the Code, as well as the proposed new amendments to the Regulations.