Blog Round-up – May and June 2025

by George Roy | Jul 7, 2025 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of May and June 2025

Fillmore Riley

• Government of Canada introduces legislation to extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation June 25, 2025
• Risks and rewards of using AI tools in the hiring process June 19, 2025
• A decades-old handwritten note declared a will: A Case comment on the Blustein Estate decisionJune 12, 2025

MLT Aikins

• Software and IT solutions: Update Regarding the Digital Services Tax June 30, 2025
• Be careful what you waive: Partial disclosure of privileged documents can create unintended consequences June 26, 2025
• Canada modifies eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits June 26, 2025
• Tax and estate planning toolbox needs periodic inspection June 24, 2025
• Proposed border security Act expands the power of immigration authorities June 23, 2025
• Greenwashing update: Competition Bureau releases final environmental claims guidelines June 13, 2025
• Bountiful harvest: Prime Minister Carney prioritizes response to China’s tariffs on Canadian agriculture exports  June 11, 2025
• Plans of arrangement: Reflections from the West on court approval of arrangements June 11, 2025
• Federally regulated employers beware – ban on replacement workers during strikes and lockouts to come into effect June 9, 2025
• Legal ramifications to First Nations of provincial secession June 6, 2025
• New law voids property controls for grocery stores and supermarkets in Manitoba June 4, 2025
• IP licensing primer part three: Term and termination June 4, 2025
• Canada needs a wartime competition policy June 2, 2025

Pitblado Law Blog

• Pitblado Law Successfully Appeals Registrar Decision in Landmark Case on Equivalent Experience Under The Mortgage Brokers Act June 27

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• Rhymes and Reason: Navigating the Evidentiary Admissibility of Rap Lyrics in the Courtroom
• From Tradition to Testimony: The Role of Indigenous Oral History as Evidence
• Issues With the Ministerial Review Process and the Law of Confessions: Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance’s Fight for Freedom
• Discretion and Discrimination – Admission in Apprehension Hearings for Child Protection
• “Don’t believe your ears!” – R v Prasad Reaffirms the Role of Expert Opinion Evidence
• “Third one’s the charm”? – not when it comes to experts!
• R v Burkhard: The Dangers of Misidentifying Prior Consistent Statements by J Peterson
• Evaluating the Constitutionality of the Customs Act and Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in R v Scott
• Spousal Privilege in the Digital Era: Where Privacy Ends and Evidence Begins by V Rajput
• ‘Sexts’ as Evidence of Future Likelihood to Consent: Implications of R v Reimer by C

Taylor McCaffrey

• Binge Eating Cottages June 6
• What to Do When You Receive a Demand Letter from a Terminated Employee’s Lawyer: Practical Guidance for Employers June 1
• Spring Ahead to Buy a Home – is a home inspection for you? May 28
• Kyle Dear elected President of The Law Society of Manitoba. May 28

TDS law

• Supreme Court Allows Saskatchewan Métis to Continue Challenge of Uranium Permits June 12
• To Appeal or Not to Appeal June 12
• Contracts – Terms, and Tariffs: Allocating Risks in Uncertain Times May  1
• Future of the CFIA – Expect the Unexpected April 25

Blog Round-up – March and April 2025

by George Roy | May 6, 2025 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of March and April 2025

CLEA

• 2025 Spring Webinars April 16, 2025
• Community Legal Education Association is Looking for Board Members April 1, 2025
• Community Legal Education Association is looking for a Program Coordinator March 18, 2025

Fillmore Riley

• Are you in compliance with The Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation? March 21, 2025
• 2025 Manitoba Budget highlights March 21, 2025
• Bill 31 proposes to end grocery store property controls in Manitoba March 18, 2025
• Two thumbs up: Lessons gleaned from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision affirming an emoji can constitute a signature March 03, 2025

Matthew Gould Blog (Criminal Law)

• White-Collar Crimes: Unravelling The Complex World Of Corporate Legal Defence April 8, 2025

MLT Aikins

• Drip, drip, drop: Court of Appeal awards punitive damages for drip pricing violations – Door open for future claims  April 30, 2025
• Occupational health, safety and wellness in Saskatchewan workplaces: An update April 30, 2025
• Travel guidance on electronic device searches  April 25, 2025
• Charting the path with federal tariff support programs April 22, 2025
• Navigating uncertain weather: Canada’s canola industry amid tariffs from China & the U.S. April 22, 2025
• Energy and resource trends we’re tracking in 2025 April 22, 2025
• Tariffs and F-words (force majeure and frustration) April 17, 2025
• The next step toward modernizing the Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program in Manitoba April 17, 2025
• Court of Appeal reminds industry: Change orders may be approved by conduct or acquiescence April 17, 2025
• Tariff measures: Canada Revenue Agency provides tax relief and support for businesses in response to tariffs April 17, 2025
• IT contracts and tariffs: Five things to consider  April 17, 2025
• Manitoba extends work permits by two years April 16, 2025
• Employer obligations on election day – Time off to vote April 14, 2025

Pitblado Law Blog

• Buying a Business in Manitoba: Practical Considerations of the Transaction April 4
• Understanding Your Reporting Obligations Under Canada’s Supply Chains Act March 3

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• POSITIONS ON GLADUE THAT CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDES
• Doug Ford’s ignorant comments about judges imperil justice system
• SKEPTICISM FOR GLADUE IN TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MANITOBA MEDIA
• Playing With Fire – AI in Criminal Law
• S. 718.2(e) and Gladue in 1990s Manitoba

Taylor McCaffrey

• Be Prepared; Don’t Needlessly Invite Litigation by Your Volunteers April 4
• Time to Cast Your Vote – What Employers Need to Know about their Federal Election Obligations April 10

TDS law

• Guardians of Growth: Additional Options for Enforcement of Development Agreements March 14
• Future of the CFIA – Expect the Unexpected April 25

Blog Round-up – January and February 2025

by George Roy | Mar 3, 2025 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of January and February 2025

Community Legal Education Association

• Interested in New Clients? – Join Our Lawyer Referral Panel February 12, 2025
• Community Legal Education Association is Looking for a Lawyer February 10, 2025
• Community Legal Education Association is Looking for a Project Coordinator January 30, 2025
• Winter 2024 Newsletter December 18, 2024

Fillmore Riley

• Understanding tariffs and surtaxes, February 24, 2025
• Class actions in Manitoba: How they work, February 20, 2025
• Supplier protections in insolvency — new deemed trust for suppliers of perishable fruits and vegetables, February 05, 2025
• A Tariff Primer, February 03, 2025
• Federal government postpones capital gains inclusion rate increase, January 31, 2025
• Great news on timing from Canada’s trademark office!, January 20, 2025
• UPDATE: Lies, Damn Lies, and Trademark Scams! January 20, 2025
• Canada’s new greenwashing laws: Corporate environmental claims under review January 10, 2025
• What is estate litigation? January 03, 2025
• IRCC announces changes to Express Entry system December 27, 2024

MLT Aikins

• Understanding copyright and privacy issues related to data scraping February 24, 2025
• SINP announces temporary pause on Job Approval Form intake February 19, 2025
• Politics at work: Managing political speech in the workplace February 19, 2025
• Updated: Does Canadian modern slavery legislation apply to municipalities? February 13, 2025
• Compliance and safety considerations for running an online pharmacy February 13, 2025
• Employment law essentials for Indigenous employers: Jurisdiction, employment contracts and progressive discipline February 13, 2025
• Updated: Strategies for construction projects impacted by Canada-U.S. tariffs February 11, 2025
• Digital health in Canada: Moving towards greater health data sharing February 10, 2025
• Are you doing enough to protect your confidential information in the hands of public bodies? February 10, 2025
• As “Made in Canada” claims make a comeback, be mindful of labelling laws February 7, 2025
•  Navigating CSA Staff Notice 11-348: AI systems in Canadian capital markets February 5, 2025
• The Trump administration, trade wars and potential CUSMA impacts February 4, 2025
• Will the United States run out of skilled technology workers? February 4, 2025
• Landlords and tenants be advised: You may need to call a competition lawyer February 3, 2025
• Capital gains tax rate changes: A clearer picture for taxpayers January 31, 2025
• Immigration pilots to bring newcomers to smaller Canadian communities January 31, 2025
• Law enforcement’s use of automated licence plate recognition systems – privacy considerations January 31, 2025
• Resealing a Grant of Probate from another jurisdiction in Manitoba: What you need to know January 31, 2025
• Buying Dirt Part 3: Restrictions on foreign ownership & acquisitions of farm land in Saskatchewan January 30, 2025
• Navigating the uncertainty of capital gains tax: What taxpayers need to know January 27, 2025
• How might Trump’s Executive Orders impact Canadians doing business in the U.S.? January 27, 2025
• What to do when you’re accused of copyright infringement online January 24, 2025
• A beginner’s guide to Builders’ Liens Act Holdbacks January 22, 2025
• Changes to open work permits effective January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
• The importance of regulatory & legal due diligence when acquiring a renewable energy project January 21, 2025
• Facebook’s $51-million settlement: What Douez v Facebook, Inc. tells us about privacy laws in Canada January 19, 2025
• Key security considerations for drafting cloud technology agreements January 14, 2025
• Looking ahead: Is it time to update your employment contracts? January 9, 2025
• Safety-critical workers: Diminished expectation of privacy in alcohol and drug testing January 6, 2025
• New greenwashing guidance released as public consultation period opens January 3, 2025
•  Common pitfalls to self-incorporation December 30, 2024
• The end of “flagpoling” at the Canadian border December 30, 2024
• Court of Appeal affirms: “Thumbs-up” emoji can constitute an electronic signature December 20, 2024
• What is a private issuer? What are the advantages & what happens if you lose your private issuer status? December 17, 2024

Pitblado Law Blog

• Buying a Business in Manitoba: Entering into the Purchase Agreement January 13, 2025

Taylor McCaffrey

• Tariffs and Workforce Reductions February 3, 2025
• Navigating Canada’s Evolving Immigration Landscape: Implications for Employers January 1, 2025
• Unmasking Keyboard Warriors: Tackling Anonymous Online Defamation December 17, 2024

TDS law

• Data – Unlocking Another Source of Revenue For Your Business February 24, 2025
• What Is Happening with the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate? February 18, 2025
• Pitfalls of Incorporating without following Professional Advice January 10, 2025
• 2024 Fall Economic Statement: An Update from Ottawa December 30, 2025

Blog Round-up – November and December 2024

by George Roy | Jan 3, 2025 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of November and December 2024

Fillmore Riley

• An ill wind to blow from the trademark office? Trademark owners best prepare right now, Dec 16
• Manitoba’s new labour landscape: what you need to know about the amendments to The Labour Relations Act, Dec 05
• IRCC announces changes to temporary resident programs, Nov 14
• Lies, Damn Lies, and Trademark Scams!, Nov 06
• Greenwashing, mergers and controls: Key changes to Canada’s Competition Act that impact businesses, Nov 04
• Compensation for delays remains in effect: Supreme Court upholds Air Passenger Protection Regulations, Oct 29

MLT Aikins

• Regulatory considerations in Canadian cannabis M&A, Dec 16
• New first aid regulations take effect in B.C.: What employers need to know, Dec 16
• A case for allowing SAFEs under Manitoba’s Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program, Dec 11
• Alberta announces AI Data Centres Strategy: A $100-billion vision for the future, Dec 10
• Thinking strategically about IP, patents and agtech innovation, Dec 10
• Manitoba shows economic strength amidst newly announced U.S. tariffs, Dec 8
• SK Government proposes amendments to Employment Act to address tips, overtime, sick leave notes and more, Dec 6
• Not-so-simple agreements for future equity, Dec 6
• International student off-campus work hours officially increase to 24 hours/week, Dec 3
• Accessibility Act Update: Government of SK Releases Accessibility Plan, Dec 3
• Post pay equity deadline – Where are we now?, Dec 3
• Have fun, be festive, don’t get sued: Tips for employers this holiday party season, Dec 1
• Honour of the Crown applies to reconciliatory contracts between the Crown and Indigenous groups, Nov 28
• So you want to move to Canada? Considerations for immigration to Canada following Trump’s re-election, Nov 18
• Islands in the stream: Primary agriculture within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Immigration, Nov 14
• Estate planning for beneficiaries with additional support needs in Manitoba, Nov 12
• Attention Manitoba employers – Provincial labour law landscape now even more favourable to unions, Nov 12
• Supreme Court of Canada addresses review of regulations and bylaws, Nov 8
• Getting familiar with Manitoba’s employee share purchase tax credit program, Nov 8
• The interplay between CCDC documents & other construction documents, Nov 6
• Investment readiness: Practical legal considerations for preparing your early-stage company, Nov 5
• Manitoba’s Affordable Energy Plan includes call for wind power, Nov 1
• IP licensing primer part two: Reaping the benefits, Nov 1

Pitblado Law Blog

• Manitoba Small Claims Court Limit Increasing, Dec 16
• A Shift in the Dynamics Between Management and Labour, Dec 2
• Buying a Business in Manitoba, Nov 22

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• Unshackling Bail Reform: The Misguided Nature of Bill C-48 by M Yuel, Nov 28
• Mental Health Courts – a discussion by J Mann, Nov 21
• The Brother’s Ear: Speculation, Weak Instruction, and Other Shortcomings in Schneider by Lisa Haydey and Laraib Khaliqdina, Nov 14

Taylor McCaffrey

• THE ISSUE WITH PER STIRPES, Dec 16
• Buying a Dental Practice? Here’s What to Know About Hiring the Seller for a Smooth Transition, Dec 12
• Third Big Change to The Labour Relations Act: Essential Services, Dec 6
• The Benefits of Owning a Franchise, Nov 29
• Restrictions on Ex-Employees: Non-Acceptance Clauses vs. Non-Competition Clauses, Nov 25
• Second Big Change to The Labour Relations Act: Prohibition on Replacement Workers During a Strike or Lockout, Nov 23
• Understanding Individuals with Significant Control, Nov 21
• They’re Here . . . . New Labour Relations Act Amendments Make Unionizing Easier, Nov 14
• LABOUR RELATIONS ALERT!, Nov 08

TDS law

• Workplace Investigations: When to conduct them, how to conduct them and who should conduct them, Dec 9
• Mark My Words: Protect Your Trademarks in Google Ads, Dec 6
• Major Changes to Manitoba’s Labour Relations Act: Union Certification, Replacement Workers, and Essential Services, Nov 11

Blog Round-up – September and October 2024

by George Roy | Oct 29, 2024 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of September and October 2024

Community Legal Education Association

• Access to Justice Week 2024
• Fall 2024 Webinars

Fillmore Riley

• Wrongful Resignation: Why it might cost you Oct 22
• Summary trials: In ‘summary,’ you best put your best foot forward Oct 18
• Register or renew your trademark before fees increase January 1, 2025 Oct 17
• Behind the corporate veil: Directors’ and Officers’ duties Oct 8

Matthew Gould Blog (Criminal Law)

• White-Collar Crimes: Unravelling The Complex World Of Corporate Legal Defence Oct 11
• The Power Of Negotiation: How Criminal Lawyers Secure Plea Bargains Sept 13

MLT Aikins

• What lawyers want your marketing team to know about AI Oct 23
• Recalling the necessity of imminent risk of real and substantial danger in pure economic loss claims Oct 21
• Alberta supervisor pleads guilty & ordered to pay fine for serious workplace injury Oct 21
• Screening of “frivolous” complaint deemed reasonable Oct 21
• Non-profit organizations: Navigating legal risks when using AI Oct 18

TDS law

• 2024 Notable Case Update: Manitoba Court of Appeal Clarifies the Test to Vacate Builders’ Liens Without Posting Security Oct 17
• Building Success: The Importance of Legal Review of CCDC Contracts Oct 15
• Supreme Court of Canada Says Crown Must Adjust Treaty Payments: Ontario (Attorney General) v. Restoule Oct 1

Blog Roundup – July and August 2024

by George Roy | Aug 30, 2024 | Blogs, Current Awareness

A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of July and August 2024

Fillmore Riley

• Ontario Court of Appeal rules law allowing border searches of personal devices as unconstitutional August 14
• Manitoba Limited Partnerships: Managing risk and investments August 01
• Trademarks, Copyright, … and Punitive Damages? July 29
• Québec’s Bill 96 and trademark implications for businesses July 12

MLT Aikins

• Federal government announces restrictions to low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program August 26
• Times are changing: Could a U.S. Court’s ruling introduce new protocol for electronic device searches at the U.S. border for Canadian travellers? August 22
• IP licensing primer part one: What parties should know & avoid August 21
• Saskatchewan provides details of Critical Minerals Processing Investment & Innovation Incentives August 21
• It’s here – what CCUS project developers should know about the federal CCUS tax credit August 21
• The importance of a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan August 21
• Privacy guidance for Saskatchewan MLAs August 19
• B.C. Court decision: Political parties must follow privacy laws August 13
• Document disclosure requirements under SK’s new franchise laws: What we know so far August 12

Robson Crim Legal Blog

• Undeniable Harms: Expert Evidence, Parental Capacity, and Cultural Bias in Child Protection Cases

Taylor McCaffrey

• Upcoming Deadline to Pursue Manitoba Lawsuits: September 30, 2024 July 25
• Why Help Your Ex-Employee Find Work? July 2

TDS law

• Manitoba Employment Law Guide August 12
• The Evolution of Food Regulation in Canada: Navigating the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Its Impact on Enforcement July 17
• Cybersecurity Readiness for In-House Counsel July 11
• What You Need to Know About the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase July 11
• Cracking Down: Mastering Municipal Enforcement July 11