Committeeship Applications: the Uragi Case
A growing area in estate litigation is committeeship applications. A committee is a person or institution who is appointed to make personal, medical, legal and/or ... Continued
Summer Students 2016
The CW summer article students are heading back to class. CW wishes to thank our summer students for their work and dedication during their summer ... Continued
In no mood for charity: Federal Court confirms that charities are not necessarily public authorities
The Federal Court of Canada recently confirmed in Starbucks (HK) Limited v. Trinity Television Inc., 2016 FC 790 (the “Decision”) that status as a charity ... Continued
What Types of Assets do Courts Consider in Deciding Wills Variation Claims?
In British Columbia, courts have the ability to change a deceased’s will, if the court rules that the will fails to make “adequate provision” for ... Continued
Weeding out when a Homeowner Insured may be Entitled to Coverage
The recent case of Bahniwal v. The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of British Columbia, 2016 BCSC 422 demonstrates that a homeowner can have insurance coverage ... Continued
Alberta Adopts Prospectus Exemption for Start-up Businesses
On July 26, 2016, Alberta adopted a new exemption from its general requirement for issuers to clear and file a prospectus prior to issuing securities. ... Continued
Canada To Lift Visa Requirements For Mexican Citizens
The Government of Canada has announced its intention to remove the requirement for Citizens of Mexico to be in possession of a visa to enter ... Continued
Changes to Strata Property Act pave the way for strata redevelopment
New strata corporation wind-up rules effective today. We can help. View this article.
New requirements for foreign employees returning to Canada
From September 1, 2016, it will be the policy of Clark Wilson to apply for Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA’s) on behalf of all clients that ... Continued
Transitioning to the New Societies Act
Further to last week’s post, the following sets out the immediate impact of the Societies Act (the “Act”) on existing BC societies and what is ... Continued
Breaking News: Province Announces Increase in Property Transfer Tax Payable by Foreign Entities
Earlier today, the British Columbia government announced that the property transfer tax rate payable by foreign entities on purchases of residential property in the Greater ... Continued
BC Societies – The New Act
New legislation will come into force the end of this November to govern societies formed or operating in BC. The new Societies Act (the “Act”) ... Continued