Articles 2020

This quarterly update focuses on further Ontario legislative developments on new FSRA guidance and communications resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Federal developments are also covered, and several new case law updates are provided.

In this new reality, videoconferencing has suddenly become top of everyone's mind. However, the practical and legal implications for lawyers can be complex. Fortunately, there is some guidance. 

On May 13, 2020, the Ontario Divisional Court quashed the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ 2019 decision to revoke the REA issued for the Nation Rise Wind Farm. The Court found the Minister’s decision to be unreasonable because it improperly raised new issues, applied an incorrect legal test, and reached conclusions not supported by evidence. The Court also applied Vavilov’s framework and found the Minister’s process in reaching his decision to be unfair.

This article provides a high level overview on the advantages of implementing an estate freeze when the value of businesses has declined due to the novel Coronavirus.

This month's edition of Wellness Tips features WLF Executive Member, Julie A. Chapman's suggestions for adapting to the new normal.

On April 17, 2020, the Department of Finance released legislative proposals to amend certain income tax measures intended to support Canadian journalism organizations (these measures were previously introduced in the 2019 Federal Budget). This article reviews and comments on the impact of the proposed legislative amendments.

The taxpayer successfully appealed to the FCA in Loblaw Financial Holdings Inc. v. The Queen, 2020 FCA 79. The FCA overturned the TCC’s decision to include over $473 million in the taxpayer’s income as foreign accrual property income.

A collection of resources to help lawyers stay mentally and physically healthy while social distancing.