My Ex is Alienating Our Child From Me: What Are My Options?
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it’s a difficult decision that can quickly become emotionally charged – especially when there are children involved. ... Continued
Proposed Legislation to Provide Builders with Transparency and Cost Certainty Upfront
By Sarah Jones On November 7, 2023, the Government of British Columbia proposed legislation aimed at providing builders and municipalities with a better understanding of ... Continued
New Employment-Related Laws For 2024
Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 41) This legislation creates further obligations for workers and employers From January 1, 2024. S154(2): Duty to Cooperate – workers ... Continued
Proposed Changes to Eliminate Zoning Barriers and Increase Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing
By Sarah Jones On November 1, 2023, the Government of British Columbia proposed legislation that will amend zoning rules to reduce red tape and to ... Continued
Employers Take Note: Pay Transparency Act Takes Effect
Pursuant to the new Pay Transparency Act, as of this week on November 1, 2023, employers in BC are subject to certain posting and reporting ... Continued
Estate Freezes: An Opportunity for your Family Business?
By Areet Kaila and Hannah Solmon Tax planning and family business succession are concepts that often go hand in hand. When owners of a family ... Continued
Putting the Success in Succession: How Proposed Amendments Related to Bill C-208 Could Impact Your Family Business Transfer
By St.John McCloskey Bill C-208, a private member’s bill that sought to amend the Income Tax Act (the “Act”) to facilitate transfers of family businesses ... Continued
Clark Wilson Represents Vedder Transportation Group in Sale to TFI International
Clark Wilson is proud to have represented Vedder Transportation Group in its recent sale to TFI International. Vedder Transportation specializes in the transportation of food-grade ... Continued
Clark Wilson Supports The University of Manitoba With Its Historic Southwood Circle Development
Clark Wilson is proud to have assisted the University of Manitoba with its historic Southwood Circle development project. Ground was broken on the development last ... Continued
Is DRIPA “vacuous political bromide”?
By Saul Joseph, Melanee Bryniawsky and Shiona Nickel On September 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold ... Continued
The Uncertain Future of Federal Impact Assessments
By Hannah Rachel Solmon and Jared Knott In Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23, five out of seven Canadian Supreme Court justices found that ... Continued
Do You Need More Than One Will?
By Michael Scott, TEP There are situations where creating more than one will can be appropriate for an effective estate plan. Below are two common ... Continued