The law of telephone numbers
A few days ago, I was shopping around for a good fax service. Besides receiving faxes by email and a few other musts, I needed a stable fax number. Who can afford to lose a…
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Federal Securities Regulation: The Saga Continues
The concept of Federal Securities Regulation in Canada is perennial. It keeps on coming back, most recently via a reference to the Supreme Court of Canada. Pundits will talk, industry insiders will cross their fingers…
Take-Back Laws…
Are you aware of “Take-Back Laws”? Well, view the video below, and then you’ll understand why we need them!
Aligning Interests in Investment Industry
Should our main focus be on aligning the self interests of investors with those of others or with teaching investors to take others’ interests into account when making decisions?
Alternative medicines need regulation: Op-Ed
Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq recently had the opportunity to prevent the sale of potentially dangerous health products to unwitting consumers. Canadians should ask why she let it pass by. This June, the Harper government…
Copyright reform in Canada: Op-Ed
Industry Minister Tony Clement knows only one way to write copyright laws for the country: heavyhandedly … Read the entire June 11th commentary at the Vancouver Sun
On grandmothers and stunt driving
Sometimes a court case comes along that I simply love. Usually I love a case because it teaches me something about law, or because it is uniquely Canadian, or because it’s worth blogging about. This…
The UK Extents Tax Amnesty
First posted on Commercial Law International December 7, 2009. In a very surprising move HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has extended it tax amnesty program – the New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO). The NDO was set…
Immigration and foreign credentials
The federal government announced a plan to help immigrants get their foreign credentials recognized. At the heart of this plan is a deal between Ottawa and the provinces to speed up professional licensing applications filed…
Federal Securities Regulation
On Oct 22 an anonymous Law is Cool contributor posted a comment about the Federal Government’s intention to submit a reference to the SCC about whether a federal securities regulator is intra vires the Constitution.  …
Bill C-300
A single gold ring leaves in its wake, on average, 20 tons of mine waste. Bill C-300 Purpose 3. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that corporations engaged in mining, oil or gas…
The Competition Bureau is Watching
As a Leaf’s fan, I wouldn’t mind another team in Ontario. It would add to a new rivalry. But understandably, I wouldn’t want a new kid buying out my candy from the candy store either. …