CSA Propose Amendments to Remove Prospectus and Registration Exemptions for Syndicated Mortgages
Proposed Amendments The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions (NI 45-106) and National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI 31-103). The CSA is accepting comments on the proposed amendments until June 6, 2018. The primary purpose of the proposed amendments is […]
Examinations of Corporate Parties – Who is the mouth piece?
When a corporation is a party to litigation in Ontario, a corporate representative is put forward to be examined for discovery on behalf of the corporation. During the examination, the corporate representative is required to answer not only “on their own knowledge”, but also on information and belief. Recently, in Cimtel Inc. v TSV Holdings […]
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process available to separated couples. The parties choose an arbitrator, who then acts like a judge to make decisions for the parties. The parties agree in advance what types of decisions the arbitrator can make, and what the arbitration format will look like. In most cases, the arbitration process […]
OSC Makes New Rule On Distributions Outside Canada
Background The Ontario Securities Commission has adopted a new rule 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada. The new rule will come into force on March 31, 2018. The Ontario Securities Act does not expressly state whether it applies to any activities that take place outside Ontario. Over the years, the courts and the OSC have taken the […]
Mediation: Is it for You?
Throughout life, many people will encounter a family situation that calls for professional help and expertise that they do not possess. For instance, a person may need assistance to resolve a family conflict, help negotiate a workable child-focused parenting arrangement, or conclude other arrangements arising from separation or divorce. There are several options available in these circumstances, […]
How Do Intended Parents Become Legal Parents?
When intended parents resident in Ontario use a surrogate or an egg or sperm donor, there are different ways that those intended parents can become legally recognized parents. Where intended parents are spouses and use assisted reproduction (not surrogacy) or an anonymous sperm donor, the birth parent and her spouse are recognized as the legal […]
D.N.R. Tattoo – to Resuscitate or Not to Resuscitate?
When an unconscious patient was admitted to the hospital with a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo on his chest, doctors knew they were facing an unusual dilemma. To Resuscitate or Not to Resuscitate. In 2012, the Journal of General Internal Medicine outlined the “Cautionary Tale” of a 59-year-old patient who had a “D.N.R.” tattoo across his […]
The Decline of Door-to-Door Sales – Changes to the Ontario Consumer Protection Act
Most of us have experienced this situation, we are sitting down to dinner or are getting ready to watch something on Netflix and the doorbell rings. We begrudgingly pull ourselves up out of our seat, answer the door and much to our chagrin it’s a door-to-door salesperson touting the “latest and greatest” water heater, furnace, […]
A Sperm Donor or Dad? Case Comment: M.R.R. v. J.M. 2017 ONSC 2655
This case involved a woman, M.R.R. who wished to become a parent. She had unsuccessfully tried to conceive a child using donor sperm at a fertility clinic. A friend (and former romantic partner), J.M., offered to donate his sperm via sexual intercourse, and let M.R.R. raise the child as her own. He did so, and […]