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La Cour d’appel de la C.-B. clarifie la norme de contrôle applicable en appel de sentences arbitrales

La Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique (la « CACB ») a rendu sa décision récemment dans l’affaire Vancouver School District No. 39 v. Kingsgate Property Ltd. (l’« affaire Vancouver School District »). Elle y précise que...more

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Anchored Down: Long-Term Leases and the Limits on Landlord Exit Rights

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You are a landlord with a prime commercial property and redevelopment plans. Your anchor tenant has occupied the premises for decades and holds renewal options with no intention of leaving, but the consent needed under the...more

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Not All Work Will Extend the Lien Period

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Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and labourers in Alberta typically have only 60 days after completing the last work on a project to register a construction lien. This period is extended to 90 days for concrete work and...more

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Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities...

Authorizes Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to operate and maintain existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, for the transport of crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S....more

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Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Three Existing Pipeline Facilities...

Authorizes Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to operate and maintain three existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, for the transport of crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S....more

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How a Cannabis Company Is Entering U.S. Bankruptcy Court Through the Side Door

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A remarkable case is unfolding in Delaware that is testing whether a cannabis-related enterprise can access the protections of the United States bankruptcy system despite the drug's federal classification as a Schedule I...more

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No Easy Exit: Quebec Courts Reject Bid to Escape a Multimillion-dollar Lawsuit

In December 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed an application that sought to end a C$600-million lawsuit on three separate preliminary grounds: lack of jurisdiction, motion to dismiss and abuse of procedure....more

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Le gouvernement du Manitoba entend interdire la tarification personnalisée au moyen du projet de loi 49

Le 12 mars 2026, le gouvernement du Manitoba a présenté le projet de loi 49, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les pratiques commerciales (le « projet de loi »). Ce projet de loi, qui a trait à l’utilisation croissante de la...more

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Filming Abroad: A Producer’s Guide to Visa Requirements in 5 Top International Filming Locations

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As awards season has drawn to a close, winners and future hopefuls alike may be looking abroad for their next big project. In fact, recent estimates show about half of US productions are at least in part filmed outside of the...more

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Québec: New Framework Limiting the Duty of Religious Accommodation of Private Sector Employers

On April 2, 2026, the National Assembly of Québec assented to Bill 9, An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Québec. While it primarily targets the public sector, it nonetheless contains provisions that apply...more

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[Webinar] Global Immigration Reckoning: What 2026 Policy Shifts Mean for Your Workforce - April 28th, 11:00 am CDT

From sweeping enforcement actions in the U.S. to fast-track visa programs in Canada and the UK, 2026 is proving to be a turning point for global immigration policy. This timely webinar cuts through the noise to give HR...more

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Canada's Q1 2026 M&A Landscape

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Canada’s M&A market entered 2026 with momentum from a strong 2025, though activity moderated in the first quarter amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Rather than signalling a broad retreat, the quarter was defined by a...more

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Prediction Markets: A Narrow and Ambiguous Path Forward in Canada

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The prominence of prediction markets in the public eye has exploded over the last two years. Until recently, however, there has been no clear legal path for their operation in Canada. In the first of two recent developments,...more

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Lutte contre le recyclage des produits de la criminalité au Canada : augmentation des pénalités et nouvelles violations

Le 26 mars 2026, le projet de loi C-12, la Loi visant à renforcer le système d’immigration et la frontière du Canada (le « projet de loi »), a reçu la sanction royale. Le projet de loi apporte d’importantes modifications à la...more

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Budget de l’Ontario 2026 : certaines mesures liées aux régimes de retraite

Le 26 mars 2026, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a présenté son budget de 2026 (le « budget 2026 »), qui comprend un certain nombre de mesures liées aux régimes de retraite....more

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Ontario Launches New Competitive Procurement for Electricity Transmission – Toronto Third Line Update (Updated)

This bulletin was last updated April 9, 2026. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has announced its latest design decisions for a formal competitive procurement for new electricity transmission build in...more

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Comprehensive Checklist to Help Businesses Prepare for Soccer’s 2026 World Cup

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Visitors from around the world will soon descend on the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the three countries jointly host the World Cup tournament. It’s likely to be the largest sporting event in history, with millions of visitors...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - April 2026

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

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Bill C-223 Divorce Act Amendments: What the Proposed Changes Could Mean for Parenting and Family Law Disputes

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Bill C-223, a private member’s bill that would amend the Divorce Act, has passed second reading in the House of Commons and been referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. This alert is intended to...more

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Le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique finalise la réforme du régime de protection des consommateurs

Le 9 février 2026, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique a annoncé que, à la suite des modifications apportées à la loi provinciale intitulée Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (la « BPCPA ») en 2025 (les «...more

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Davies Comments on Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds

Davies recently submitted a comment letter in response to public consultations initiated by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) regarding proposed amendments to National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds concerning...more

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Quebec Court of Appeal Reaffirms Broad Interpretation of “In the Course of Work” in Work-Accident Case Involving a Temporary...

Even outside normal working hours, an accident may be recognized as a work accident within the meaning of section 2 of Quebec’s Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (AIAOD). This interpretation has...more

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Taxes in Share Purchase Agreements: Pre-Closing Tax Liabilities (Refresher)

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In this refresher of an installment in a series on taxation issues in share purchase agreements, we discuss the provisions in a share purchase agreement that deal with the pre-closing taxes of the target company....more

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Taxes in Share Purchase Agreements: The Role of Tax Representations and Warranties (Refresher)

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In this refresher of the second installment of our periodic series related to taxes and purchase agreements, we discuss the function that tax representations and warranties serve in a share purchase agreement....more

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Fiduciary Foul Play: ABKB Grants Injunction Against Former CEO Who Secretly Built Competing AI Software

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What happens when your departing CEO has been secretly building a competing product on your dime? In Intellimedia Limited Partnership v Jawad, 2026 ABKB 247, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the “Court”) answered that...more

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