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Hidden Traffic : New Human Trafficking and Child Labor Regulation in Canada with Sean Stephenson
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[Podcast] USMCA in Review, with C.J. Mahoney, Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative
Episode 4 - USMCA and the trade relationship between the U.S.A, Mexico, & China
Five Questions, Five Answers: Electric Mobility Canada on Its Promises for a Cleaner Economy
Five Questions, Five Answers: The Voice of Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers
The Great Green North: A Discussion on Canada’s Environmental Regulations
Blakes Continuity Podcast: Cutting Through the Weeds: A Look at Environmental Issues Impacting Businesses
Balado continuité – Environnement : nouveautés du régime d’autorisation québécois
Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border
Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement
A Way Forward: Energy Industry Ready to Fuel Canada's Recovery
Blakes Continuity Podcast: The Moving Landscape of Foreign Investments
Blakes Continuity Podcast: COVID-19: The Regulatory Impact on Pensions
Employment and Labour in the Time of COVID-19
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This Week in FCPA-Episode 96, 2018 - the Opening Day edition
A requirement of proving a fraudulent conveyance occurred is establishing that the conveyance was fraudulently intended. Courts in British Columbia will rely on the presence of ‘badges of fraud’, such as whether the...more
Dans le contexte en constante évolution des lois canadiennes en matière d’insolvabilité, le regroupement de patrimoines se révèle comme un recours puissant. Bien qu’il soit rarement utilisé, il est susceptible d’entraîner des...more
In the ever-changing landscape of Canadian insolvency law, substantive consolidation emerges as a powerful yet rare remedy with substantial implications for debtor entities and their creditors, as highlighted by a recent...more
Les cas d’insolvabilité commerciale devraient continuer d’augmenter à court terme en raison de la hausse des taux d’intérêt, des perturbations dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement et de l’augmentation conséquente du coût des...more
Introduction - La Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a accueilli les requêtes en autorisation d’appel visant les décisions Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino (l’« affaire Aquino ») et Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc. v. Scott (l’«...more
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has granted leave to appeal the decisions of Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino (Aquino) and Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc. v. Scott (Golden Oaks), which both address the corporate...more
Commercial insolvencies are expected to steadily increase in the near-term due to higher interest rates, supply chain disruption and corresponding increased commodity costs. A rise in commercial insolvencies will increase the...more
A legal system cannot adequately function without providing an effective mechanism for litigants to acquire their monetary judgements. The legislative methods employed in British Columbia to enforce money judgements have been...more
La Cour du Banc du Roi de l’Alberta (la « Cour ») a récemment rendu sa décision dans l’affaire Goldenkey Oil Inc. (Re) qui portait sur l’approbation d’une « fiducie d’instance » (en anglais, litigation trust) et d’un projet...more
Goldenkey Oil Inc. (Re) is a recent decision of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (Court) about litigation trusts and litigation financing. In that case, Justice Michael J. Lema concluded that when an insolvent company...more
Business owners often use a strategy to protect their assets from potential creditors seeking to realize on their debts. To protect themselves, business owners can transfer ownership of property to family members or create...more
For many borrowers, pricing is the most significant factor when deciding on a lender. If you are borrowing from a mid-market lender (MML), it is more than likely that the deal will be papered on that MML's standard form...more
Dans le cadre de sa récente décision Peace River Hydro Partners c. Petrowest Corp., 2022 CSC 41 (l’« affaire Peace River »), la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a précisé les circonstances dans lesquelles une convention...more
In this issue of Davies Insolvency Now, we highlight the significant data points in rising insolvency filing rates and provide a Canadian lens on the digital asset marketplace. With recent drops in crypto prices severely...more
In the recent case of Peace River Hydro Partners v. Petrowest Corp., 2022 SCC 41 (Peace River), the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) clarified the circumstances in which an otherwise valid arbitration agreement may be held...more
On November 10, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its much-anticipated decision in Peace River Hydro Partners v Petrowest Corp, 2022 SCC 41, addressing a key intersection of insolvency and arbitration law—whether...more
1.0 Introduction - The Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) is the principal statute for the reorganization of a large insolvent corporation. The CCAA can also facilitate the sale of an insolvent business. As a...more
Chapter 11 and CCAA - A Cross-Border Comparison - A Comparison of the Key Differences Between Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. ...more
In Kirloskar Technologies (P) Ltd. v. Best Theratronics Ltd., 2022 ONCA 331 the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that the perceived risk of criminal prosecution under Canadian corruption of foreign public officials...more
The corporate attribution doctrine concerns the attribution of the actions of a corporation’s directing mind to the corporation itself. On March 10, 2022, in Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino [Aquino], the Court of Appeal...more
KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER CANADIAN LAW - 1. Canada's Political and Legal System - Canada has a Federal constitution that was significantly overhauled in the early 1980's,...more
Le 10 décembre 2021, la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a rendu sa décision dans l’affaire Montréal (Ville) c. Restructuration Deloitte Inc. (l’« affaire Groupe SM ») concernant les procédures déposées en vertu de la LACC...more
On December 10, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in Montréal (City) v. Deloitte Restructuring Inc. (In the matter of the CCAA Proceedings of Le Groupe SM et al) (Groupe SM), providing clarity...more
Le 1er avril 2021, la Cour suprême du Canada a rejeté la demande d’autorisation d’appel de la décision de la Cour d’appel du Québec dans l’affaire Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943. Par conséquent, les tribunaux...more
On April 1st, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the application for leave to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal of Québec in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943. As a result, Quebec courts now...more