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September 18th, 2020

Completed operations hazard coverage in a wrap-up policy

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Constructions Reliance Inc. (Constructions Reliance du Canada Ltée) v. Compagnie d’assurances Temple1 recently ruled on the interpretation of “completed operations hazard” in a wrap-up insurance policy. Wrap-up insurance is frequently obtained in large construction projects to cover the civil liability of the various parties involved, including the general contractor, subcontractors […]

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August 24th, 2020

What is the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on your professional and ethical obligations?

Many professionals in Quebec are wondering what impact the ongoing COVID-19 crisis may have on their professional and ethical obligations. Fortunately for the public, the pandemic has not relaxed the ethical obligations of professionals who are members of an order governed by the Professional Code1 or members of a self-regulating professional body. Generally speaking, all professionals, […]

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August 13th, 2020

Is it possible to seek legal recourse under a pseudonym?

This article is a modified version of a commentary originally published by Éditions Yvon Blais in July 2020 (EYB2020BRH2319). When parties bring a civil suit to court, not only are their identities made public, but aspects of their private lives are sometimes laid bare. However, there are some circumstances that warrant an exception to the […]

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August 10th, 2020

IIROC issues Notice 20-0063 regarding COVID-19 related exemptions from IIROC Rules

Several provincial governments have designated investment firms and their registrants as essential services during the current COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, on March 31, 2020, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) released a Rules Notice concerning exemptions from Dealer Member Rules (the “Notice”). This Notice details the exemptive relief that Dealer Members can […]

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August 10th, 2020

To launch, or not to launch, an internal investigation during the COVID-19 crisis: that might be a question

With the COVID-19 health crisis and its myriad of impacts on companies and their employees, operations, service providers and securities, it is reasonable to expect increasing scrutiny from regulators, government agencies and private litigants alike during and following the crisis. The current crisis also substantially increases the risk that employees, business partners, insiders and service […]

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August 10th, 2020

Prohibiting genetic discrimination: a valid criminal law subject, according to the Supreme Court of Canada

In a contentious 5-4 split decision, with 3 justices providing the main reasons, 2 justices concurring and 4 judges dissenting, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Parliament of Canada has the power to prohibit genetic discrimination.1 Specifically, Justice Karakatsanis found that the purpose of the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act is to ensure that individuals’ […]