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Energy Supply Agreements in an Evolving Climate Change Regulatory Regime

  • December 05, 2016
  • Meredith James and Marvin Coleby

It is clear that carbon pricing will be one of the primary tools that Canadian governments will use to incentivize emissions reductions and generate revenue to pay for mitigation and adaptation. A number of key energy supply agreement provisions that should be reviewed in order to assess: who will bear the cost of compliance with carbon pricing regimes? Who will benefit from revenue generated by the sale of off-sets? Could increasing carbon prices result in the termination of the agreement?

Natural Resources and Energy Law

Who's the Boss? An Analysis of the Changing Workplaces Review: Special Advisors' Interim Report

  • December 05, 2016

In July 2016, special advisors leading the review of the Labour Relations Act (Ontario) and Employment Standards Act (Ontario) released an interim report, titled "Changing Workplaces Review: Special Advisors’ Interim Report". This article provides an overview of the salient aspects of the Report, with a particular focus on how the proposed amendments stand to impact the franchise industry.

Franchise Law

When is a Field a "Pit" Under the Aggregate Resources Act?

  • December 05, 2016
  • Kirsten Mikadze

The recent Ontario Court of Justice appeal decision in R v AJL Janssen Landscaping Ltd, 2016 ONCJ 496, has offered some guidance as to when a field may be a “pit” under section 1(1) of the Aggregate Resources Act. Following the decision, a field that is being rehabilitated to accommodate farming uses is generally a “pit” and subject to the ARA’s permitting scheme. But when the primary purpose of that work is to build a structure, it may be exempt.

Natural Resources and Energy Law
<em>Trenchline Const. Inc. v. Unimac-United Mgmt. Corp.,</em>2016 ONSC 6136

Trenchline Const. Inc. v. Unimac-United Mgmt. Corp.,2016 ONSC 6136

  • December 02, 2016
  • Justin Zuccon

In Trenchline Construction Inc. v. Unimac-United Management Corp., 2016 ONSC 6136, Master Wiebe provided a clarification of the substantive requirements for a written notice of lien under section 24 of the Construction Lien Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30.

Construction and Infrastructure Law
<em>Proxema Ltd., v. Birock Investments Inc., et al.,</em> 2016 ONSC 5686

Proxema Ltd., v. Birock Investments Inc., et al., 2016 ONSC 5686

  • December 02, 2016
  • Justin Zuccon

In Proxema Ltd. the defendant, York Medical Group moved simultaneously for leave under section 67(2) of the Construction Lien Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30 to bring an interlocutory step and security for costs against the plaintiff, Proxema Ltd. (“Proxema”) under Rule 56.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O.1990 Reg. 194.

<em>Aviva Insurance Company v. McKeown</em>: Specific Reasons Required for EUOs

Aviva Insurance Company v. McKeown: Specific Reasons Required for EUOs

  • December 02, 2016
  • Sheryl Patel

This case examines the requirement to compel a person to attend an Examination Under Oath, pursuant to section 33(2) of the SABS. Justice Matheson indicates that a "reason" must be disclosed before it can proceed with an examination and that it must be a "meaningful" reason. There seems, however, to be little guidance as to what these are...

Practical Tips - PTSD Claims

Practical Tips - PTSD Claims

  • December 02, 2016
  • Cézanne Charlebois

Cézanne Charlebois discusses practical tips and important points to keep in mind when handling a PTSD claim. As Ms. Charlebois notes, PTSD should not be viewed as automatically equating to a complete disability from working. As with any injury or illness, offering appropriate accommodation early on is important for getting workers successfully back to work, and also for deterring malingering.

Workers' Compensation
Moving Justice Sector Modernization from Platitude to Practice

Moving Justice Sector Modernization from Platitude to Practice

  • December 02, 2016
  • Douglas Judson

Douglas Judson shares his thoughts on how the legal profession and justice sector are not keeping up with today's technologies, to their own detriment, and highlights some innovative projects that seek to improve legal services through technology.

Young Lawyers' Division
De-stressing: How to Make Time For It

De-stressing: How to Make Time For It

  • December 02, 2016
  • Kate Julien Kate Julien is a 2016 call. She attended Osgoode Hall Law School, and currently works as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Attorney General of Ontario.

Some tips on how to de-stress from work in your own way and how to find the time to do it.

Young Lawyers' Division