Resources

Ensure you are up-to-date on recent income tax case law, legislative changes and CRA administrative developments from the past year which could (and likely will) have a significant impact on your estate planning and estate administration files.

From proceedings against police stemming from the G20 summit, to lawsuits filed by inmates related to treatment in penitentiaries, there is no shortage of examples of class actions launched against the government and its institutions.

The Divisional Court’s decision in the CIBC v Computershare case has changed the landscape of mortgage priorities, mortgage fraud and solicitor’s duties to guard against fraud, and has also changed the law of indefeasibility of title changes again.

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the most common situations, the key strategies for avoiding them, and the practical tools you can use to address them.

In December 2016, the All Families Are Equal Act (the “Act”), intended to provide equal treatment for all children regardless of how they were conceived, received royal assent. Amending 41 statutes, including most notably the Children’s Law Reform Act and Vital Statistics Act, the Act recognizes the various types of families in our society and streamlines processes for parents utilizing assisted reproduction and surrogacy.

Take part in this dynamic discussion as your colleagues from across Canada and members of the CBA’s National Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Law Section (NEERLS) connect and collaborate about Canada’s climate change legislation.

Join us as we discuss the latest Express Entry changes and how they affect your clients. Our panel of experts will share strategic tips and best practices to help you navigate the changes and advise your clients on maximizing their chances of success.

As immigration lawyers our role is to advocate for our clients and help them achieve their immigration goals. The ability to advocate successfully, whether in front of a tribunal, in a court room, on the phone with a Service Canada officer, or at a port of entry, is a key skill.

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram blogs…social media has changed the way our industry communicates, networks and shares timely and critical information. It presents immigration lawyers with both great opportunities and new challenges. Join us for an engaging panel discussion on effectively harnessing the power of social media while maintaining security and complying with ethical and professional standards.

In June 2016, amendments to the Trademarks Act and Patent Act established a statutory privilege for certain communications between trademark agents/patent agents and their clients.