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Atlantic Construction Counsel – Fall 2009

IN THIS ISSUE
Contractor Held Liable for Business Interruption: Heyes v. City of Vancouver, 2009 BCSC 651

When Can a Tendering Authority Walk Away if Bids are Too High? Crown Paving Ltd. v. Newfoundland & Labrador, 2009 NLCA 5

Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Construction Industry

Failure to Submit Unit Prices Results in Non-Compliant Tender: Halifax Regional Municipality v. England Paving & Contracting Limited, 2009 NSSC 224

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Energy Watch 2025

Stewart McKelvey is pleased to present Energy Watch – a review of key legislative and policy advancements in the renewable energy sector in 2024 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and a look forward to anticipated activities in 2025.

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Land use planning in Prince Edward Island – the year in review

BY Curtis Doyle

By Curtis Doyle Once again, the time has come to review the year that was and to chart the course for the year ahead. For municipalities and planning professionals in…

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The impact of possible tariff changes on Canadian importers and strategies for consideration (Part II)

BY Michelle Chai & Graeme Hiebert

By Michelle Chai and Graeme Hiebert This is the second in a two-part Thought Leadership series. To read Part I, click here. Appearance, design, best use, marketing and distribution While the…

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Canada’s Energy Story: Energy Transition

Lawyers from our Energy Group were pleased to be featured in the latest issue of Canada’s Energy Story, an annual compendium of energy sector articles published by the Energy Council…

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The impact of possible tariff changes on Canadian importers and strategies for consideration (Part I)

BY Michelle Chai & Graeme Hiebert

By Michelle Chai and Graeme Hiebert On January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States. He has promised to swiftly impose tariffs on all…

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Canada’s new criminal rate of interest takes effect

BY David Wedlake & Noah Archibald

By David Wedlake and Noah Archibald The Federal Government’s changes to the criminal rate of interest under the Criminal Code came into effect on January 1, 2025. These changes reduced…

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Nova Scotia’s Regulated Health Professions Act: What’s in store for 2025 and beyond?

BY Tyana R. Caplan & Jennifer Taylor

By Tyana Caplan & Jennifer Taylor As 2025 begins, the legal landscape for regulated health professions in Nova Scotia remains in transition. Nova Scotia’s Regulated Health Professions Act (“RHPA” or…

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2025 immigration challenges

By Brittany C. Trafford, Brendan Sheridan and Kaitlyn Clarke Recently, the Government of Canada made a number of changes to the immigration landscape in an effort to rein in the population…

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“Be prepared” – Recent Scouts Canada ruling provides new guidance to organizations that engage volunteers

BY Jacob Zelman

By Jacob E. Zelman Many organizations in Canada rely heavily on the efforts of volunteers to assist with the delivery of services they provide. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

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Cap or no cap? Court of Appeal confirms damages are substantive law in interprovincial tort claims

BY Joe Thorne & Jennifer Taylor

Joe Thorne & Jennifer Taylor In 2005, a bus accident occurred in Nova Scotia. The people injured in the accident were residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is where they sued…

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