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Franchising: A Key Ingredient in Canada’s Economic Landscape
May 3, 2024 By: Avneet Nehel In Canada’s dynamic business environment, franchisees have long been pivotal players, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy. As we progress through 2024, the role of franchisees has even increased, with recent developments and trends highlighting their crucial contributions. Franchisees are fundamental to the Canadian economy, contributing over $120 billion…
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Safeguarding Privacy in the Digital Era: The Impact of R. v. Bykovets
April 24, 2024 By: Avneet Nehel Canadians have long exhibited an acute awareness of privacy rights, consistently demonstrating a robust understanding of the importance of safeguarding personal information. Recent data, however, suggests growing concerns regarding the vulnerability of personal data in an increasingly digital world. This evolving landscape of privacy concern has been underscored by…
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Patents and Artificial Intelligence: The Risks of Using AI as an “Inventor” (Part 1)
April 17, 2024 By: Rob Hendry, Senior Counsel It goes without saying that generative AI has become ubiquitous in many areas of our lives, permeating everything from art to technical problem-solving to academic research. To put it simply, AI uses an artificial neural network to process large amounts of data and look for patterns, generating…
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Parsing Canada’s $2.4 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence
April 12, 2024 By: Craig Zawada, K.C. Garnering attention for a project or product these days can be as easy as throwing “artificial intelligence” into the title. No matter if it actually includes AI; the appetite for information in this fast-moving field remains high. Whether that is part of the motivation behind Canadian Prime Minister…
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Dull, But Vital: The Importance of an IP Audit
March 27, 2024 By: Craig Zawada, K.C. Some words instantly evoke unpleasant thoughts. Leaving aside those like “colonoscopy,” another one that almost nobody gets excited about is “audit”. Ironically, as unpleasant as they both can be, colonoscopies and audits each can provide a longer-term benefit beyond short term discomfort. This is especially the case for…
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Mandatory Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation) in Family Matters
March 18, 2024 By: Aden Ritter The imposition of mandatory family dispute resolution in the Province of Saskatchewan was an idealistic program aimed at diverting families from the often high-conflict nature of judicial proceedings. However, the implementation of the program has imposed barriers to parties and increased the costs in a manner that reduces access…
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Navigating Zoning Regulations: What is a Variance and How to Obtain One
March 12, 2024 By: Taylor Moroz and Troy Baril Introduction to Land Zoning Zoning regulations wield substantial influence over property owners’ rights to utilize and develop their land. These regulations, typically established by governmental bodies, encompass many aspects of how land may be used, ranging from permissible building types and subdivision criteria to development density,…
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CRA Policy on Determining Province of Employment for Remote Workers
March 6, 2024 By: Kimberley Breckner Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) new administrative policy (the “Policy”) for determining a remote employee’s province of employment (“POE”) became effective January 1, 2024. The Policy sets out how to determine an employee’s province of employment for the purpose of Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”), employment insurance (“EI”), and income tax…
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Tick, Tick, Tick – Navigating Limitation Periods and a Plaintiff’s Duty to Advance Claims
February 26, 2024 By: Taylor Moroz and Troy Baril I. Introduction In Canadian legal proceedings, plaintiffs must not only navigate the constraints imposed by limitation periods, they must also ensure their claim is moving forward or risk having it struck for want of prosecution. This article explores the complexities of plaintiffs’ obligations within the context…
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Unveiling the Legal Tapestry: Franchising Law and Comprehensive Financing Programs
February 21, 2024 By: Avneet Nehel and Craig Zawada Embarking on a franchising venture in Canada involves a careful dance between legal considerations and financial strategies. Aspiring entrepreneurs and established brands need to navigate the nuanced legal frameworks governing franchising in different provinces. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of franchising laws, focusing on Saskatchewan,…
