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BC Bill 36: Health Professions and Occupations Act (the “HPOA”) received Royal Assent on November 24, 2022. When the new legislation comes into force, it will repeal and replace the current Health Professions Act (the “HPA”). The in-force date for the HPOA is yet to be released. Until then, the HPA … Read more »

The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, introduced Bill C-33 to the House of Commons for a First Reading on November 17, 2022. Bill C-33 is the Ministry of Transport’s response to the recent supply chain challenges that have impacted Canadians.1 The bill proposes amendments to federal legislation … Read more »

Global Fuel Price Volatility   World events, particularly the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, are sending shockwaves through global energy markets and supply chains. Among other impacts, these circumstances have caused fuel costs to become highly volatile.   What … Read more »

Many people believe that, if someone is awarded a judgment, the losing party will be required to fully reimburse the winning party for its legal fees. Generally speaking, this is rarely true. The purpose of this article is to briefly outline (a) how costs are typically awarded in British Columbia, a … Read more »

Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1 (“Bill C-19”) received royal assent on June 23, 2022, introducing a new “qualifying disbursements” regime for Canadian registered charities.1 Background: The “Own Activities” Requirement Prior to Bill C-19 receiving royal assent, a Canadian registere … Read more »