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June 25th, 2025

Placement agencies: the Court of Appeal upholds the regulations governing staff leasing

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.

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June 12th, 2025

More LIFE for Canadian Listed Issuers: CSA Increases the Limit on Capital-Raising Under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

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.

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June 10th, 2025

Commentary on Vaes c. Service d’administration PCR ltée — Reminder to employers: be careful about the circumstances and manner in which employment is terminated

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.

Publications

June 3rd, 2025

Constitutional law and the division of powers: the SCC clarifies the analytical framework applicable to the doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity

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.

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May 21st, 2025

Québec introduces new changes to labour laws

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.

Publications

May 20th, 2025

The scope of a waiver of legal warranty and its impact on the real estate chain of title

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.”