When are Couples Considered “Spouses”?
Recent case outlines objective and subjective factors for determining whether couples are spouses.
Are there new Amendments coming to the Adult Guardianship Act?
Amendments will affect appointments of the PGT and the ways adults may challenge their certification
Darren Donnelly presents to UDI on REDMA
Darren Donnelly presented at an Urban Development Institute (UDI) Pacific Region breakfast on September 11, 2014 on the topic of “Legal Update: REDMA Amendments“. Following ... Continued
CW Insurance Group presented to Insurance Institute
Last week, our Insurance Group presented to the Insurance Institute of BC on the “Top Cases & Industry Developments for 2013-2014“. The event was a ... Continued
Canadian Securities Administrators Propose New Take-Over Bid Rules
On September 11, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that they intend to publish for comment a new harmonized regulatory proposal to Multilateral Instrument ... Continued
What does it mean to be a fiduciary?
Fiduciaries, such as executors, have significant obligations to uphold.
Canadian Securities Administrators Propose New Take-Over Bid Rules
The CSA proposed new take-over bid rules.
Borrowing Money
Our strata corporation has a guest suite that is shown on the strata plan as common property. May the strata corporation borrow a loan by mortgaging the guest suite?
Voting & Governance
Can an owner give a proxy via email?
User Fees
At the last council meeting, the council passed a rule requiring anyone who books the common room for a private event to pay a fee of $100. Is the rule enforceable?
Unapproved Expenditures
How much may a strata corporation spend from the operating fund, if the expenditure in not an emergency and the expenditure was not approved at the time of approval of the annual budget?
Strata Plans
Does a strata corporation have to keep a copy of the strata plan?