ARTICLES
The European Commission’s Proposals for CETA’s Investment Court System
On October 30, 2016, Canada, the European Union (EU), and the EU’s member states (Member States) signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA. [...]
Immunity from Seizure for Foreign Art – Update
[This article is an update to our last article, “Art Law: Immunity from Seizure for Foreign Art in Canada” available here. Canadian museums, art galleries [...]
The Voluntary Disclosure Program: What You Need to Know
The Voluntary Disclosure Program (“VDP”) allows taxpayers to disclose incomplete or inaccurate information regarding their previous income tax filings in exchange for relief from criminal [...]
Importing and Exporting of Foreign Food in Canada: The New Standards and Requirements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (the “CFIA”) is the entity responsible for food regulation, animal and plant health and safety in Canada. The existing food [...]
Pure Economic Loss and the Concept of Premature Commercialization in Darmar Farms Inc. v. Syngenta Canada Inc.
Pure Economic Loss in Canada The concept of pure economic loss refers to the loss suffered by an individual, other than loss stemming from physical [...]
R.S. v. P.R.: Addressing Lis Alibi Pendens in Québec
Introduction International lis alibi pendens (“lis pendens”) applies to proceedings in two different jurisdictions that involve the same cause of action between the same parties. [...]
NEWS
COVID-19: The Construction Act Now Exempted from the Suspension of Limitation Periods
In our last article, we announced that on March 20, 2020, the Ontario Government filed an Order under subsection 7.1(2) of the Emergency Management and [...]
COVID-19: Ontario Suspends Limitation Periods and Procedural Deadlines
Following announcements regarding the suspension of regular operations of Ontario courts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Government has made an order (the “Order”) suspending [...]
Canada has Officially Ratified the USMC
On Friday, March 13, 2020, after months of delays, the Canadian Parliament passed legislation to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) on trade, making Canada the [...]
HazloLaw-Business Lawyers and COVID-19
In light of the recent spikes of COVID-19 cases in the province, and more locally, in Ottawa, HazloLaw is taking measures to ensure the health [...]
HazloLaw’s Dean Blachford Hosts CPA Ottawa’s 2020 Tax Update
On February 6, 2020, Dean Blachford, Tax Disputes Resolution and Litigation Lawyer of HazloLaw-Business Lawyers, hosted and moderated the annual CPA Ottawa's 2020 Tax Update [...]
Martin Aquilina attends the annual Hyman Soloway Annual Memorial Lecture
On January 15, 2020, Martin Aquilina, COO and International Lawyer of HazloLaw-Business Lawyers, attended the Hyman Soloway Annual Memorial Lecture, International Arbitration and Globalization: The [...]