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In Dealing with Fraudulent Conveyances—The Rebuttable Presumption of Fraudulent Intent—IE CA 3 Holdings Ltd. v NYDIG ABL LLC, 2024...

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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

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Canadian Government (Finally) Provides Certainty on Criminal Interest Rates

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As we have reported in prior blogs, the Government of Canada is moving forward with plans to lower the criminal interest rate to an annual percentage rate (APR) of 35 percent (the current criminal interest rate, being an...more

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An Update on Criminal Interest Rate Amendments in Canada

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On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister presented the Canadian Government’s 2024 budget. The government reiterated that it was “reinforcing its efforts to crack down on predatory lending, and moving...more

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Enjeux civils du nouveau Règlement sur le taux d’intérêt criminel

Le nouveau règlement intitulé Règlement sur le taux d’intérêt criminel (le « Règlement ») a été annoncé le 23 décembre 2023. Il introduit plusieurs considérations importantes en matière de droit civil que doivent prendre en...more

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Civil Implications of the New Criminal Interest Rate Regulations

The new Criminal Interest Rate Regulations (Regulations) announced on December 23, 2023, give rise to several important civil implications for lenders and service providers throughout Canada, even though the Regulations have...more

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Un tribunal de la C.-B. fournit des précisions au sujet de la nomination de séquestres à l’égard d’actifs immobiliers

Introduction Le 11 janvier 2024, la Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique (la « Cour ») a publié sa décision dans l’affaire Bank of Montreal v. Haro-Thurlow Street Project Limited Partnership, laquelle donne des précisions...more

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B.C. Court Clarifies Law on Appointment of a Receiver Over Real Estate Assets

Introduction - On January 11, 2024, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its reasons in Bank of Montreal v. Haro-Thurlow Street Project Limited Partnership, which clarified the approach of British Columbia courts...more

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Government Announces Exemptions to the Proposed Lower Criminal Interest Rate

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As we previously reported in April 2023 in our blog, It's Official—Proposed Criminal Interest Rate Amendments Introduced, the Government of Canada is proposing to lower the current criminal rate of interest to 35 percent. At...more

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Canada’s Shifting Credit and Insolvency Landscapes - Davies Insolvency Now, Issue 6

In this issue of Davies Insolvency Now, against a backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates, we take a deep dive into the legislation that regulates rates of interest in Canada, drawing on recent court decisions to help...more

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Prêts liés à la durabilité : essor du financement durable et mise à jour des indications aux prêteurs et aux emprunteurs

Un prêt lié à la durabilité s’entend de tout type d’instrument de prêt qui est structuré de façon à inciter l’emprunteur à atteindre des objectifs de rendement en matière de durabilité prédéterminés, ambitieux, importants et...more

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Sustainability-Linked Loans: Growth of the Sustainable Finance Market and Updated Guidance for Lenders and Borrowers

A sustainability-linked loan (SLL) is any type of loan instrument structured to incentivize the borrower to achieve ambitious, material and quantifiable predetermined sustainability performance objectives. The SLL market is...more

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Le Canada assouplit les restrictions à l’achat d’immeubles résidentiels par des non-Canadiens

Le 27 mars 2023, le gouvernement fédéral a annoncé des modifications visant à assouplir les restrictions à l’achat d’immeubles résidentiels par des non-Canadiens dans certaines circonstances. Entrées en vigueur le 27...more

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Canada Relaxes Restrictions on Non-Canadians Buying Residential Property

On March 27, 2023, the federal government announced amendments intended to relax the restrictions on non-Canadians purchasing residential property in certain circumstances. These amendments came into force as of March...more

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Ontario Court of Appeal Case Upholds Closing Payment Direction Against Lender

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Borrowers and lenders negotiating payment directions on the closing of loan transactions should take heed of the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Kemeny v. Callidus Capital Corporation, 2023 ONCA 76....more

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Is Pricing All That Matters When Borrowing?

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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

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Chapter 11 and CCAA: A Cross-Border Comparison

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

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An Update on Canada's Efforts to Amend the Criminal Rate of Interest

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On March 22, 2022, Bill S-239, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Criminal Interest Rate) went to second reading at the Senate. The Bill proposes changes to section 347(2) of the Criminal Code which would reduce the current...more

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Key Developments in Canadian Insolvency Case Law

In 2021, several significant judicial decisions were rendered across Canada relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and restructuring professionals. This comprehensive report summarizes the key facts and core issues of...more

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Federal Budget 2022: Tax Highlights

On April 7, 2022 (Budget Day), the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Finance, delivered the Liberal Party’s federal budget (Budget 2022), the second budget since the start of the...more

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Mareva Injunction over Cryptocurrencies in the Freedom Convoy Class Action

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The Significance and Implications For Persons Engaging With Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets - A series of protests and blockades in Canada against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, called the "Freedom Convoy" by...more

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The State AG Report – 2.10.2022

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Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: Baby Food Manufacturer Agrees to Reduce...more

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OSC Undertaking Consultation on Tied Selling

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Late last month, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced that it was undertaking a consultation process in regards to the practice of tied selling among commercial lenders. The announcement follows a request by...more

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B.C. Court of Appeal Decision Reminds Parties to Contracts to Read Before Signing

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Written contracts are an essential tool in confirming the terms of an agreement between two parties following an apparently successful negotiation. Yet too often parties treat such agreements as mere formalities, signing them...more

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Significant Changes Proposed to the Criminal Interest Rate

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On May 11, 2021, Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Criminal Code Interest Rate) received first reading in the House of Commons. The Bill proposes to amend the definitions of "criminal rate" and "interest" under...more

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Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border

The turbulent COVID-19 economy has put a spotlight on the complex and often delicate insolvency process on both sides of the border. Listen to partners Linc Rogers, Kelly Bourassa and Sébastien Guy on our latest podcast as...more

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