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- EnergyInsider
Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Greenwashing Guidelines and Opens Consultation With Stakeholders
Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Greenwashing Guidelines and Opens Consultation With Stakeholders, On December 23, 2024, the Competition Bureau released a draft version of its proposed guidelines, to the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34 (the “Act”), which explicitly target greenwashing, to ensure this defence is available to them. Private litigants and the Competition Tribunal are not bound by the Bureau’s Guidelines. If the Competition Tribunal grants leave to a private litigant, to the Competition Tribunal. The extent to which the Tribunal will grant leave for private litigants
- EnergyInsider
Amendments to <i>Competition Act</i> Increase Consequences for Greenwashing
Amendments to <i>Competition Act</i> Increase Consequences for Greenwashing, on June 20, 2024, when Bill C-59, making amendments to the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c, Competition Bureau has for several years taken environmental claims seriously. The Act already prohibits, in the marketplace. Extending Private Access to the Competition Tribunal to Pursue Greenwashing Prior, of the Competition Tribunal to bring an application related to restrictive trade practices under Part VIII, litigation, pertaining to greenwashing claims. In 2023, the Commissioner of Competition confirmed
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Negotiating Exclusive Use Clauses Following Amendments to the Competition Act (Canada)
Negotiating Exclusive Use Clauses Following Amendments to the Competition Act (Canada), In the wake of a series of amendments to the Competition Act (Canada) (the “Act”), landlords and tenants in the Canadian commercial leasing world are anxiously awaiting further clarity on how the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) will exercise new authority to enforce limitations on anti-competitive activities, such as exclusive use covenants affecting real property. Landlords and tenants should be aware that the prohibition against anti-competitive exclusive use clauses applies to all
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Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment
Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment, The Aird & Berlis Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group assists clients in securing approvals for mergers and acquisitions under the Competition Act. Our Group also advises clients, and financial sectors. We regularly interact with the Competition Bureau and the Investment Review, and civil provisions of the Competition Act, including conspiracy, pricing issues, agreements among, marketing practices. The members of our Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group
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Competition Law Case Commentary - November 1, 2013
Competition Law Case Commentary - November 1, 2013, In this issue: SCC Competition Law Class Action Decisions
- TheSpotlight
FIFA’s Player Transfer Regulations Found to Violate EU Employment and Competition Laws
FIFA’s Player Transfer Regulations Found to Violate EU Employment and Competition Laws, that these provisions restrict and, in some cases, prevent cross-border competition between EU clubs, contrary to EU employment and competition laws. Underlying Facts and Litigation Since the enactment of the RSTP, to be its own enterprise and subject to anti-competition laws. The court held that the restrictions, readers will certainly be familiar with such restrictions against non-competition in standard
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StartupSourceCanadian Startups Top 43North Startup Competition
Canadian Startups Top 43North Startup Competition, Canadian startups continue to make strides in the international startup market. Recently, three Ontario-based companies - CleanSlate and Qoints (Toronto) and Plum.io (Waterloo) - finished in the top 11 finalists category out of more than 11,000 international applicants in the 43North startup competition. 43North is a New York state-funded competition which is designed to reward startups, to the 43North competition in the future
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StartupSourceApplications for Social Enterprise Pitch Competition Now Underway
Applications for Social Enterprise Pitch Competition Now Underway, Applications are now open for this year’s Social Enterprise Zone (“SEZ”) and Social Enterprise Pitch Competition. The Ontario Government, through the Ontario Centres of Excellence (“OCE”), will once, the live Social Enterprise Pitch Competition for the $20,000 prize in business development funding, and the Social Enterprise Pitch Competition is March 9, 2018, at noon. Entrepreneurs interested in entering the Pitch Competition are required to submit a brief outline of the social issue
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StartupSourceUpcoming Pitch Competition Recognizes Top Startup Ventures
Upcoming Pitch Competition Recognizes Top Startup Ventures, On January 16, the top three startups from the 2019 LaunchYU Accelerator program will present their final pitches in competition for our annual StartupSource Market Entry Award. Aird & Berlis is proud to present this award for the third year in a row and showcase our commitment to the ongoing support of entrepreneurs and innovative startup ventures. The StartupSource Market Entry Award is available to top entrepreneurs emerging from York University’s LaunchYU AccelerateUP program, which you
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StartupSource2018 Sci Innovation Competition Builds Global Profile for Local Startups
2018 Sci Innovation Competition Builds Global Profile for Local Startups, Innovation Competition. The competition, which will take place on March 24, 2018, is the Toronto Division of the Second China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition, a global competition, are encouraged to submit their technology, product or idea to the competition in a variety of categories, : the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Anti-cancer Technologies. The competition, which allows participates to compete in nine geographic competition divisions, is offering prizes totalling
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StartupSourceCanadian Startup Talent on Display at 2018 Sci Innovation Competition
Canadian Startup Talent on Display at 2018 Sci Innovation Competition, The submission period has closed for the Global 2018 Sci Innovation Competition, setting a new, in overall submissions to the competition, with a total number of 1,460 global projects and 208, Innovation Competition is a collaboration between local governments across the globe. The Toronto, Discovery District. The Sci Innovation Competition is an opportunity for Toronto’s tech community, . As previously written on this blog, the competition is offering prizes totalling C$2.09 million
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Greenwashing Lands Keurig Canada $3-Million Fine From the Competition Bureau of Canada
Greenwashing Lands Keurig Canada $3-Million Fine From the Competition Bureau of Canada, the Competition Act. Under section 74.01 of the Competition Act, promoting, directly, with the Competition Tribunal for misleading recycling-related representations throughout Canada, program with respect to the Competition Act Greenwashing claims are gaining steam in Europe as well, a contravention of the Competition Act.” EcoJustice has filed two other applications with the Competition Bureau related to “flushable wipes” and the Sustainable Forest Management Standard
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The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive
The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive, The Competition Bureau has found that the Rogers-NHL 12-year broadcast agreement has not, “at this time,” resulted in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC). The 2013 agreement marked the first time that one party (Rogers) has held exclusive rights to broadcast all the national NHL games. Prior to the new agreement, broadcast rights were split between Bell (TSN) and CBC, with Rogers and Bell holding regional rights to various Canadian teams. Media coverage of the Bureau’s ruling can
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TheSpotlightThe Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive
The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive, The Competition Bureau has found that the Rogers-NHL 12-year broadcast agreement has not, "at this time," resulted in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC). The 2013 agreement marked the first time that one party (Rogers) has held exclusive rights to broadcast all the national NHL games. Prior to the new agreement, broadcast rights were split between Bell (TSN) and CBC, with Rogers and Bell holding regional rights to various Canadian teams. Media coverage of the Bureau's ruling can
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TheSpotlightThe Competition Bureau Publishes Final Version of its Revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines
The Competition Bureau Publishes Final Version of its Revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau (the "Bureau") published the final version of the revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (the "Guidelines"). Who is the Competition Bureau, its jurisdiction. The Legal Intersection of Intellectual Property and Competition Law, and knowledge dissemination. Canadian IP and competition laws are two complementary instruments that the federal, of the IP right 2. the mere exercise of the IP right and nothing else The Competition Act, s. 32
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StartupSourceA Sellers' Market: Canadian Startups Vie to Hire/Keep Talent in the Face of U.S. Competition
A Sellers' Market: Canadian Startups Vie to Hire/Keep Talent in the Face of U.S. Competition, When the demand for tech talent outpaces the available supply, it really is a "sellers' market." This is good news for those already in the tech sector or those interested in entering the startup market with specialized skills to offer. A recent Globe and Mail article examined the growing competition between large U.S. tech giants, such as Google, and small Canadian startups, in hiring, , the competition will continue to get stiffer. Noted differences between working north or south of the 49th
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Employers, Take Note! Amendments to the Competition Act Have Criminalized Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements
Employers, Take Note! Amendments to the Competition Act Have Criminalized Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements, Background On June 23, 2022, significant amendments were made to Canada’s Competition Act, , also known as “naked restraints” on competition. Other forms of competitor collaborations, and no-poaching prohibitions (the “Guidance”) issued by the Canadian Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”).[3, to the extent that such arrangements undermine competition and hinder the efficient allocation of resources. The Guidance articulates a direct linkage between protecting competition among employers and labour
- TheSpotlight
Competition Bureau Brings Big Stick to Privacy Claims – $9.5 Million Penalty for Privacy Claim
Competition Bureau Brings Big Stick to Privacy Claims – $9.5 Million Penalty for Privacy Claim, The Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) recently concluded that Facebook Inc. made false or misleading claims to the public about the privacy of Canadians’ personal information on Facebook and Messenger. Facebook disagreed with the conclusion of the Bureau, but wished to resolve the matter, that the Competition Act prohibits companies from making false or misleading claims about a product, are no exception. The Competition Bureau will not hesitate to crack down on any business that makes false
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StartupSourceCantech Investment Conference partners with The Next Big Thing to offer exciting new Emerging Startup Competition for young entrepreneurs
Cantech Investment Conference partners with The Next Big Thing to offer exciting new Emerging Startup Competition for young entrepreneurs, will be posted to Cantech Letter as they arrive. Who can apply? The competition is open to all
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Ethan Buckhalter
and participated in moots, negotiation workshops and negotiation competitions. Prior to joining Aird & Berlis
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Hannah Downard
Hannah skilfully navigates her legal practice and provides thoughtful, strategic guidance on complex litigation matters. Her critical thinking and problem-solving skills enable her to provide creative and effective solutions, helping clients achieve their business objectives with confidence. Hannah is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Groups. She, , particularly within the technology and competition law sectors. Hannah joined Aird & Berlis
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Stephen Zolf
Stephen is a member of the firm's Communications Law and Competition/Antitrust Groups. He advises, restrictions in the media and telecom sectors. As a principal in the Competition/Antitrust Group, Stephen regularly assists clients on obtaining merger clearance under the Competition Act and compliance, administrative tribunals and agencies, including the CRTC, the Canadian Copyright Board, the Competition, advisor for the Canadian government in the area of competition policy, regulatory reform
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TheSpotlightThe Federal Government Signals a New Policy Approach for the CRTC in the Telecom Sector
Policy Objectives to Promote Competition, Affordability, Consumer Interests and Innovation, in regulatory measures that will “promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation, , the Proposed Policy Direction appears to have de-emphasized the policy of “facilities-based competition, telecommunications network facilities as a means of creating more competition among service, -based investment. In its place, the CRTC is directed to “encourage all forms of competition
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National Security
investment review under the Investment Canada Act and merger clearance under the Competition Act, , Infrastructure, International Transactions, Municipal & Land Use Planning and Competition, Antitrust
- Representative Matter
Allied Properties REIT Completes Sale of Urban Datacentre Portfolio for $1.35 Billion
(Competition), Eileen Costello (Land Use Planning), and Michael Horvat (Employment)
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EventExamining Bill C-19: The Criminalization of Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements in Canada
ACCESS ARCHIVE Following a significant overhaul to Canada’s Competition Act in 2022, as part of the implementation of Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, specific amendments related to wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements will come into force on June 23, 2023 – changes that will undoubtedly impact commercial and employment practices across the country. The amendments, agreements Enforcement by the Canadian Competition Bureau: the knowns and unknowns Non-application
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Adding Certainty in an Uncertain World: Canadian Court Deference to ‘Reasonable’ Non-Competes in M&A Transactions
parties to that contract.[1] One of the most common restrictive covenants is a non-competition covenant. Non-competition covenants are typically used by purchasers to prohibit sellers, in a mergers, , particularly the requirement for “reasonable” time and geographic scope in non-competition covenants, -competition covenants, has complicated the drafting and enforcement of restrictive covenants, ”), which focused on the enforceability of a non-competition clause, the Court distinguished between
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized in Chambers Global 2021
. Stephen advises clients on merger clearance under the Competition Act as well as foreign investment
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Lisa E. Moreau
meetings, and debt financings as well as providing advice on the Investment Canada Act, Competition Act
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Allied Properties REIT Completes Acquisition of Ownership Interest in 400 West Georgia and Increased Ownership Interest in 19 Duncan
(Competition), Michael Horvat (Employment), Carol J. Burns and Angelo Gentile (Tax), and Faruk Gafic
- EnergyInsider
Lessons from Coffee Pods: The Importance of Accurate Reporting Under Canada’s New Anti-Slavery Law
by the Competition Bureau of Canada, Keurig Canada faced scrutiny over its claims that its coffee pods were, to an environmental charity and $85,000 in costs to the Competition Bureau, marking a significant enforcement action to ensure truth in environmental advertising.[3] According to the Commissioner of Competition, consumers who are unable to make informed purchasing decisions, as well as competition and businesses, in Supply Chains Act, s. 11. [3] https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2022/01/keurig
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Aird & Berlis Advises U.S. Entity in Acquisition of Canadian Meat Processing Company
Ward (Capital Markets/M&A) and Stephen Zolf (Competition)
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Sanj Sood
to compliance regimes, such as those mandated by the Competition Act, the Occupational Health
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Our clients trust us to protect their IP rights against infringers, counterfeiters and cybersquatters and to defend them against invalid claims made by others. We represent our clients in all types of IP litigation involving patent, trademark, copyright, industrial design, confidential information/trade secret rights, domain name and UDRPs, and the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, as well as invention ownership, competition law, false advertising, product liability
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StartupSourceLaunch of "Ford Fusion StartUp Lab" Offers Three $10K Prizes For Aspiring Startups in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
What is it? Ford has teamed up with Notable.ca to launch the Ford Fusion StartUp Lab, which will offer three $10,000 prizes to successful teams in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, respectively. This competition will see multiple teams of 2 or 3 people face off against other teams in the same city in an adrenalin-inducing day of entrepreneurial competition. The selected teams accepted, be recorded, and videos will be made from each of the cities' competitions. How to Apply: First
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Gowest Gold Completes Go Private Transaction
) and Stephen Zolf (Competition and Investment Canada Act)
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Kate Findlay
, competition, banking, insurance defence, telecommunications, professional liability and privacy
- Representative Matter
Powerfleet Closes Strategic Acquisition and Related Financing of Fleet Complete
and Jasraj Shergill (Real Estate), Stephen Zolf and Portia Biswas (Competition; Investment Canada Act
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Danielle Muise
matters. She has acted in commercial, competition, construction, municipal, and real property matters
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Franchise, Distribution & Licensing
and safety, environmental and competition, to name a few
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Corporate/Commercial
Arrangements for the commercial exploitation and use of technology Competition issues along
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Joanna L. Pitkin
packaging, labelling and point of sale materials, contest and promotion review and competition law
- Representative Matter
Allied and Partners Reorganize Ownership of TELUS Sky
, Jonathan Yantzi and Kanika Sharma (Banking), Stephen Zolf and Portia Biswas (Competition), Queenie
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David S. Reiter
, the Competition Act and the Criminal Code
- Representative Matter
Investor Group Announces Formation of North American Professional Women’s Hockey League
of competition. Aird & Berlis has acted as Canadian counsel for both the PWHPA and the PWHLPA
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Stephen Leonard
Stephen is a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States. With a PhD in physics, Stephen brings a natural curiosity to his patent practice and enjoys the challenge of protecting complex inventions that span multiple technical disciplines. He collaborates with his clients to develop a clear and effective IP narrative that highlights value creation, barriers to competition and alignment with business strategy. Stephen advises startups, academic institutions and teaching hospitals
- Representative Matter
FloWorks International Acquires CAC Industrial Equipment for $49.25 Million
Zolf (Competition)
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Aird & Berlis Named Top Planning and Development Law Firm in 2024 NRU GTHA Ranking
out on top of the competition.” Congratulations to all members of our Municipal & Land Use Planning
- EnergyInsider
The Use of Holding Companies for Ontario’s Municipally Owned Electricity Utilities: Part 2 – ‘Corporatization’ and Development of the HoldCo Structure
Introduction In the first article of this series, we provided an overview of the utility and advantages of using holding companies (“HoldCos”) in a general business and finance context. This second instalment will explore the legislative authority for authorization and use of HoldCos in the context of electricity distribution restructuring in Ontario as part of the Energy Competition Act, 1998, the context of municipal electricity distribution. [1] Bill 35, Energy Competition Act, 1998
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Andrea C. Kroetch
laws, including those under the Competition Act, as well as on federal and provincial privacy law
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EventUpdate on Employment Law: Trends and Changes in the First Half of 2023
ACCESS ARCHIVE As 2023 reaches its halfway point, changes to Canadian workplaces continue at a rapid pace. Alongside updates to Canada’s Competition Act criminalizing wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements, Ontario’s Employment Standards Act has also undergone significant amendments that impact employers in Ontario. Employers continue to deal with the aftershock of the COVID-19 pandemic, with hybrid and mixed-location workforces presenting an array of challenges that did not previously exist
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch
clients on marketing and advertising laws, including those under the Competition Act, as well
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David Stevens
with a wide range of matters, including contractual disputes, fiduciary duty cases, competition matters, Court of Canada, the Federal Court Trial Division, the Competition Tribunal, the Ontario Securities
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Technology
, Competition Act) Links Legal notices/disclaimers Language laws compliance Domain name protection
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Jurisdictional Decisions Shape Class Actions in Q4 2024
, alleging various common law torts and breaches of the Competition Act for allegedly contributing, jurisdiction to adjudicate civil claims for breaches of the Competition Act, even where the elements, in Canada for harms realized in Canada from anti-competitive acts under Canada’s Competition Act, provisions of the Canadian Competition Act (section 36, 45 and 47) against various Google companies, asserted that the impugned sections of the Competition Act do not apply to conspiracies, agreements
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Class Actions
: Competition Natural Health Products Condominiums Oil and Gas Consumer Products, a pharmaceutical company alleging industry wide breaches of the Competition Act in a proposed class
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Sports, Media & Entertainment
approval of the transfer of control under the Broadcasting Act and Competition Act in connection, under the Broadcasting Act and Competition Act issues in connection with a proposed media acquisition, and commercial transactions in Canada and on regulatory and competition law matters. Advised The Cordish Company
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Space Tech
) Mergers and acquisitions, including competition law Telecommunications Private equity, venture
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Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation
To view the Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation PDF, click here. For more information, visit our Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment web page
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Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation
To view the Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation PDF, click here. For more information, visit our Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment web page
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Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation
To view the Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation PDF, click here. For more information, visit our Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment web page
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Peter K. Czegledy
, including global industry leaders. He advises such parties in respect of strategic, competition, compliance
- EnergyInsider
Ontario Launches Record-Breaking Procurement Spree to Meet Growing Energy Demands
-producing resources open for competition. While the government has not yet released specific details
- TheSpotlight
UN Criticizes France’s Ban on Athletes Wearing Headscarves at the Olympics
the French Senate voted to ban sports players from wearing headscarves during competitions. While the vote
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Esports & Gaming
counsel and representation on strategic, competition, employment and policy development matters. We
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International Transactions
, Mutual Funds/Broker Dealers, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Regulatory (Competition Act, Investment
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TheSpotlightRussian Cyber Spy Group Hacks World Anti-Doping Agency, Releases Private Medical Information on Olympic Athletes
of competition to WADA and there is an independent assessment undertaken of whether that use of the medication, for hackers, but events of late have made it a prime target. International sports and competition, competitions if WADA's integrity is undermined. More importantly however, we now have highly sensitive
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TheSpotlightThe Dangers of Discount Patent Services - You Get What You Pay For
to support inventors; holding competitions to reward investors; and offering free access to a 3D printer
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StartupSourceHarnessing the Power of Ideas: The Hult Prize Challenge
University, we have been able to do this for the first time." The Hult Prize runs regional competitions
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2024
expertise extends to advising clients on merger clearance under the Competition Act as well as foreign
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Social Events
The firm organizes informal social events for our students and lawyers. We enjoy friendly competition (beach volleyball, billiards and ping-pong spring to mind) and dining out (patios preferred but not required). And sometimes you might find us singing late night karaoke (tunefully)!
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StartupSourceNspire's National Business and Technology Conference
Nspire is hosting its annual National Business and Technology Conference from March 27-29 at the Toronto Board of Trade. Tickets provide you with networking opportunities, access to exciting speakers and workshops, and the ability to compete for great prizes. Aird & Berlis LLP is excited to be participating as the exclusive law firm sponsor and competition judge
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Glencore’s Acquisition of Teck: Impact on the Future of Mining Transactions in Canada
development, product innovation and product variety in Canada; The investment's effect on competition
- TheSpotlight
A Question of Use: TMOB Begins Pilot Project for Registrar-Initiated Trademark Expungement Proceedings
in their registrations, which in turn will promote fair competition, maintain the integrity of the trademark
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2025
on merger clearance under the Competition Act as well as foreign investment in Canada under
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News ItemFirm News2023 Edition of Doing Business in Canada Now Available!
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Mergers & Acquisitions
), Capital Markets, Corporate/Commercial, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment, Workplace Law
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TheSpotlightThe Power of Sport
, trainers, etc.) for their development and success. Their training and competition often requires
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Think Canada for Global Projects and Global Expansion: Why Trade and Investment Agreements Matter for Global Investment and M&A
, allowing for competition and a market that is more accessible for foreign capital. The Capital
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Representative MatterFluent, Inc. Completes Acquisition of AdParlor Holdings, Inc.
and Benefits), Stephen Zolf (Competition) and Saam Nainifard (Tax)
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Telecommunications
The Aird & Berlis Telecommunications Group has a fundamental understanding of the Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications landscape, from broad strategic issues to extremely specific local competition issues regarding new media. We provide clients with advice on the full spectrum of commercial law, distribution and complex regulatory matters. Advising investors and financial institutions, working with municipalities, negotiating and drafting telecommunications supply and service
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StartupSourcePerfect your Pitch to Investors
Founder of Toronto-based Knix Wear, Joanna Griffiths, spoke with the Globe & Mail about what she's learned pitching to investors. She shares five quick tips for perfecting your pitch. Joanna won the annual INSEAD Venture Competition in 2012, has been on CBC's Dragons' Den and, according to the Financial Post, had a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign
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News ItemFirm NewsLexpert Highlights Aird & Berlis Lawyers in Mining Special Edition
Aird & Berlis partners Martin Kovnats and Steve Tenai are among the leading lawyers named in the Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2020. Aird & Berlis provides expert and experienced Canadian legal services to various participants in the mining sector. Our depth of expertise spans various areas of business law, including capital markets, international tax, corporate/commercial, real estate, environmental, competition, litigation, banking and finance. To learn more, visit our Mines
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TheSpotlightSports Organizations and Good Governance - More than Just Policies
and World Championships, as well as the lesser-known competitions. Whether one supports good
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EnergyInsiderOEB is directed to Review Ontario's Transportation Fuel Market
fuels. Further, as noted in the Government's own press release, overseeing competition in Ontario's gasoline market is the responsibility of the federal Competition Bureau. According to a news
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A&B Represents McCordick Glove & Safety Inc.
Aird & Berlis LLP acted for a selling family group of a privately held entity for about $60mm, to a U.S. buyer with a comprehensive pre-sale tax plan. This successful mid-market mandate was won after an interview and competition. A&B implemented the tax plan, which required the sale of all the operating assets to a newly formed limited partnership, with a subsequent sale to the newly formed Canadian subsidiary of the U.S. buyer, as well as a capital reorganization. The A&B team was led
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Representative MatterFleetwood Metal Industries Completes Sale to U.S.-Based Private Equity Firm
Fleetwood Metal Industries Inc., a successful Tier 1 automotive metal stamping, welding and assembly business with facilities in Ontario and Alabama, recently announced the completion of its sale to Milestone Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm. Aird & Berlis LLP represented Fleetwood in this complex cross-border M&A transaction. A&B’s team was led by Tony Gioia and included Jeffrey Merk (M&A), Stephen Zolf (Competition Act/Investment Canada Act), Barbra Miller (Employment), Paige
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StartupSourceStartups in Action!
The members of our Startups Group have been very busy lately. We participated in the inaugural Startup Expo which was held during the Ted Rogers Management Conference on Friday, March 13. This event was targeted towards business students and young entrepreneurs and attracted an audience of roughly 200 people. We are also pleased to be the exclusive law firm sponsor and competition judge for Nspire's upcoming National Business and Technology Conference, happening March 27 - 29. This conference
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Jennifer Bishop Appointed to Davis Cup Committee
a different nation that has played in the Davis Cup competition for at least ten years
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Further Guidance on Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021
to employers as to whether non-competition clauses entered into prior to October 25, 2021, were, to include two new chapters on the prohibition of non-competition clauses or agreements (the “Non-Competition Chapter”) and an employer’s obligation to develop a “written policy on disconnecting from, and employment law practitioners alike. The Non-Competition Chapter As previously advised, effective, agreements with employees that included a non-competition agreement, absent two narrow exceptions
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StartupSourceInnovateTO150 Shines Spotlight on the Country’s Best Student-Led Startups
into the showcase and the opportunity to be selected for the Startup Pitch Competition and the Social Enterprise Pitch Competition. Competition finalists will compete for awards totalling $50,000
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Six Class Action Rulings That Shaped Q2 2024
, breach of consumer protection laws, breach of competition laws and unjust enrichment. Finally, , the Competition Act and unjust enrichment with minimal discussion. The majority of the ONCA’s, , telecommunications, condominiums, competition, copyright, privacy and insurance defence. Please contact
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Workplace Law Year in Review (and Looking Ahead to 2022)
. Prohibition on Non-Competition Agreements As we previously advised, the Act (as defined above) includes a prohibition on non-competition clauses and precludes employers from having employees enter into contracts that include a non-competition clause (as well as standalone non-competition agreements, into an agreement that prohibits the seller from engaging in any business that is in competition, the sale, a non-competition clauses/agreement is permissible. Secondly, the Act carves out a limited
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Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Majority Ownership in FloWorks
(Intellectual Property), Dennis O’Leary (Environmental), Manjit Singh (Tax), Stephen Zolf (Competition
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Brantford Power and Energy+ Merge to Form GrandBridge Energy
on this transaction. The team was led by Ron Clark, and included Lisa Moreau (Competition), Barbara
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Putman Investments Acquires Toys “R” Us Canada
Worndl (Tax), Aaron Bains (Financing), Stephen Zolf (Competition Act), Grant Cansfield (Intellectual
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Easton’s Group of Hotels and The Remington Group Sell Condo Project to Chinese Developer
) and Lisa Moreau (Competition)
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A&B Selected to Represent Eiffage Travaux Publics S.A.S.
After entering a competition for the choice of counsel run by a New York-based investment bank and financial advisor in conjunction with the client, Aird & Berlis LLP was selected to represent Eiffage Travaux Publics S.A.S., a large French public company focused on the construction industry. This company is actively considering a series of mid-market acquisitions in Canada in complementary industries as a method of entering North America. One acquisition is currently being pursued