Rick Dunlop and Kevin Landry The Federal government has released a new report titled: Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis: Summary of Comments Received During the Public Consultation (the “new report”) which outlines the…

Sean Kelly and Michelle Black Employers across Canada are facing a series of recently-announced plans for substantial minimum wage hikes in several provinces. Notably, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia have all committed to raising their minimum…

We are pleased to present the second issue of Discovery, our very own legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada. In this issue, our lawyers discuss student associations, sports-related concussions, freedom of expression,…

In preparing for the 2018 proxy season, you should be aware of some regulatory changes and institutional investor guidance that may impact disclosure to, and interactions with, your shareholders. This update highlights what is new…

Brian Tabor, QC and Simon McCormick In May 2012, the Nova Scotia Legislature passed the Mortgage Regulation Act (“MRA”). The MRA has not yet come into force, but, when it does, it will replace the…

The Legislative Services Branch of the Province of New Brunswick has announced in issue 40 of the Law Reform Note, available online, its intention to reform the Mechanics’ Lien Act. The Note draws on similar…

Jonathan Coady and Chenchen Yu Once again, the time has come to review the year that was and to chart the course for the year ahead. For municipalities, developers and planning professionals throughout Prince Edward…

Perlene Morrison and Hilary Newman On October 11, 2017, the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island gave her decision in R v. Community of Brackley. The Community of Brackley (the “Municipality”) was…

Ian Wallace The Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) legislation in Atlantic Canada and across the country recognizes the internal responsibility system. Everyone in the workplace is responsible for their own safety and the safety of…

Rick Dunlop, Kevin Landry and Justin Song Following October’s public consultation, which resulted in over 31,000 responses, Nova Scotia has revealed the first hints of its cannabis regulatory regime. While Nova Scotia’s proposed provincial legislation…