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Your Key to Success: Ontario Business Registry to Require a Company Key for all Filings

BackgroundStarting February 1, 2025, all entities registered in the Ontario Business Registry (“OBR”) must use a “Company Key” to conduct transactions. As such, if you do not already have a Company Key…

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December Corporate Alert: Beware – Trademarks Scam “Threatening” Trademarks

BackgroundIn response to multiple complaints and concerns from the public, the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (“CPATA”) and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) released a caution to trademark holders…

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October Employer Alert: More Employment Law Changes – No More Doctor Notes and OHSA Obligations Now Extend to Remote Workers

The Ontario Government has now brought about a fifth wave of changes to employment laws. On October 28, 2024, Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, received royal assent. Bill 190…

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September Employer Alert: Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Family Related Accommodation Obligations Are Not Infinite

Is an employee allowed to refuse a shift change because of their childcare provider’s pick-up time? Is an employee allowed to demand remote work because of their kid’s extracurricular commitments? Is an…

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May Employer Alert: Frustration and Employee Termination Entitlements

Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Sometimes Frustration with an Employee Means They Have No Termination Entitlements When an employee is dismissed, they are normally entitled to a substantial payout. Most employers are…

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April Employer Alert: More Changes to Ontario’s Employment Laws

More Changes to Ontario’s Employment Laws: From Establishing Job Salary Disclosure Obligations to Vacation Pay Requirements On March 21, 2024, the Ontario Government’s most recent employment law changes received royal assent. These…

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CRA Widening the Net in the Hunt for House Flippers

For taxpayers that have bought and sold homes, particularly if they work in construction or real estate, a CRA housing audit is undoubtedly around the corner.  The CRA is actively engaged in…

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February 2024 Employer Alert: CRA Releases Changes Regarding Handling Remote Employees

The CRA has recently made two important changes in regards to remote employees. Firstly, the CRA has issued a new policy regarding remote employees claiming home office expenses and a new T2200 form for employers. This…

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January 2024 Employer Alert: New Year Compensation Memos

As part of starting off the new year successfully, as an employer, you should be individually issuing to each of your employees a new year compensation memo. This memo is a part…

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January 2024 Corporate Alert: New CBCA Reporting Requirements for Individuals with Significant Control of Federally Incorporated Private Corporations

Starting on January 22, 2024, the Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-44 (“CBCA”) will require all federally incorporated private corporations to file personal information pertaining to individuals with significant control (hereafter “ISC”)….

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December 2023 Employer Alert: Checking It Twice – Ensure Your Employee Handbook Addresses Holiday Parties

With the holidays just around the corner, many employers will be hosting company holiday parties. A company holiday party can be a great way to encourage employee engagement and boost retention. However,…

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November 2023 Tax Alert: Federal Court of Appeal Confirms the CRA Not Limited To Three Years To Assess Family Real Estate Activities

In recent years, the CRA has increasingly paid attention to business income reported and expenses claimed further to dealings with family and friends. At times, the CRA takes the position that the…

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