The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed annually on September 30th, is a vital opportunity to reflect on Canada’s historical and ongoing treatment of Indigenous peoples. As a law firm, this day underscores the importance of acknowledging the injustices perpetuated by colonial laws and policies, particularly the Indian Act and the residential school system.…

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September 19, 2024 By: Lola Adebogun and Avneet Nehel As those involved in the franchise community are well aware, the duty of good faith is a fundamental aspect of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. It presents significant compliance challenges for franchised businesses and their legal advisors. While no party enters an agreement with the expectation of failure…

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September 18, 2024 By: Troy Bail, Chad Eggerman and Taylor Moroz Introduction The BC Construction Association (the “BCCA”) has issued an important Industry Alert addressing a growing concern in public sector procurement practices: the removal of “Contract A” from procurement documents. This change represents a significant departure from established norms and threatens to undermine the…

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By: Kelsey Sonntag and Chad Eggerman At a time when renewable energy is increasingly being used to stimulate economic development and increase investment, governments of all political stripes around the world are eager to encourage the develop of new renewable energy projects. However, in Alberta this is not the case. The Province of Alberta with…

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By: Kelsey Sonntag, Chad Eggerman, and Craig Zawada, K.C. The Crown Investments Corporation (“CIC”) is the holding company for Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown corporations. The CIC oversees subsidiary Crown corporation strategic directions, manages the structure designed to strengthen governance, performance and accountability of Crown corporations, and works to assist Crown corporation boards in discharging their responsibilities.…

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September 10, 2024 By: Kelsey Sonntag, Janelle Anderson and Chad Eggerman The energy sector is a cornerstone of modern society, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. As the world shifts towards sustainability, the energy industry is under increasing scrutiny from consumers and investors who demand transparency about how energy is produced. However, the growing concern…

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September 05, 2024 By: Craig Zawada, K.C. The most dangerous phishing attacks seem completely ordinary. If something hits our inbox, seemingly from a bank or online service we already use, we inherently trust it. The familiarity of the apparent sender suggests authenticity, with potentially disastrous consequences. Phishing is, of course, a type of cyberattack where…

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Aug 28, 2024 By: Lola Adebogun and Avneet Nehel The artistic world is embracing AI, but with this exciting development comes a legal hurdle: copyright. In Canada, AI-generated art throws copyright law into question. Who owns the rights – the AI’s creator, the user who curates the data, or the investor who financed its development?…

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Aug 13, 2024 By: Taylor Moroz and Troy Baril Introduction Most municipal ratepayers diligently pay their property taxes either on time or, at most, within a year or two of the original due date. This high compliance rate stems from a combination of factors: the public’s strong sense of civic duty, the desire to avoid…

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Aug 8, 2024 By: Kelsey Sonntag, Janelle Anderson and Chad Eggerman As the global climate change crisis becomes more evident, and society grows more concerned about the sustainability of the products they are buying, companies are adapting to the growing environmental conscientiousness of their consumers. However, while many companies have recognized the market potential of…

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