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October 30th, 2023

Reference re Impact Assessment Act: Supreme Court majority rules that the presumption of constitutionality cannot save the Act from being unconstitutional in part

Introduction On appeal from a decision of the Court of Appeal of Alberta in the context of a reference, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “Court”) recently concluded that the federal impact assessment scheme consisting of the Impact Assessment Act1 (the “IAA”) and the Physical Activities Regulations2 is unconstitutional in part.3 A majority of the Court, […]
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October 19th, 2023

An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods

Assent and gradual entry into force of new obligations regarding the quality, durability and repairability of goods and amendments to the Consumer Protection Act Manufacturers and merchants, get ready... On October 5, just four months after Bill 29 was introduced in the National Assembly, An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote […]
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October 5th, 2023

Langlois tops the bill at upcoming Barreau du Québec forum

Langlois Lawyers is proud to announce that Sean Griffin, head of the firm's litigation practice, will chair the upcoming Forum on the recent developments in securities litigation (Colloque sur les développements récents en litige de valeurs mobilières) organized by the Barreau du Québec in Montréal, on October 19. Sean will be joined by fellow partner […]