Publications
-
Cannabis legalization | Lessors : what steps should you take?
Subject to many restrictions, the possession and production of cannabis were legalized in Canada following the coming into force of the Cannabis Act1 (the “Cannabis Act”) on October 17, 2018. In this context, a guide for employers was previously published by our team in Employment and Labour. To (…)
-
Significant amendments to the Act Respecting Duties on Transfers of Immovable following the 2016-2017 provincial budget
The use of a nominee corporation The Act Respecting Duties on Transfers of Immovables (the “Act”) imposes transfer duties (also known as the “welcome tax”) on the transfer of immovables in Quebec. Since transfer duties are only payable from the time the transfer is registered in the land register (…)
-
The Supreme Court rules on a broker’s right to a commission when no sale is concluded
Standard real estate brokerage contracts generally stipulate the obligation for the seller to pay a commission to the broker in the event that an agreement for the sale of the property occurs during the term of the brokerage contract or where the seller voluntarily prevents the free performance of (…)
-
A Heads-up on Asbestos!
To allow for adequate planning, the Quebec government phased in the coming into force of certain regulatory amendments on building safety that were adopted in the past few years. These new standards were previously discussed in bulletin Nos. 6 and 9, issued in April 2013 and June 2014 respectively, (…)
-
Cooling Towers and Asbestos: New Obligations for Owners, Tenants, Managers and Employers
Over the last year and half, the legislator has addressed the building safety issues in order to ensure the safety of the occupants and visitors of these buildings, as well as the persons who may be exposed to hazards because of equipment attached to such buildings.On March 18, 2013, the Regulation (…)
-
Building Safety – New Onerous Obligations for Owners
On March 18, 2013, the Règlement visant à améliorer la sécurité dans le bâtiment, adopted pursuant to the Building Act, came into force. The new Regulation, which became chapter VIII of the Safety Code entitled “Building”, contains rules on fire safety and on maintenance of building facades and (…)
-
Legal newsletter for real estate professionals, Number 5
CONTENT Property Management : When does a breach of contract become gross negligence? Ensuring the safety of citizens is a primary obligation of the state Property Management : When does a breach of contract become gross negligence? Louis-Martin Dubé On October 10, 2012, the Québec Court (…)
-
Legal newsletter for real estate professionals, Number 2
CONTENT Mortgage lenders – Duty to notify the insurer of a material change in risk Undivided co-ownership and the right of redemption Unpublished servitudes Mortgage lenders – Duty to notify the insurer of a material change in risk Louis-Martin Dubé and Ariana Lisio All fire insurance (…)
-
Legal newsletter for real estate professionals, Number 1
CONTENT The Breach of a Promise to Purchase - Liability of the Third Party Purchaser Entire Agreement Clauses Closed Hypothecary Loans With a Term Exceeding Five (5) Years: Legislative Change The Breach of a Promise to Purchase - Liability of the Third Party Purchaser Louis-Martin Dubé (…)
-
Quarterly legal newsletter intended for accounting, management, and finance professionals, Number 14
Defined Benefit Pension Plans : The Temporary Funding Relief Measures will Likely be Extended! A New Statutory Framework for Federal Not-for-profit Organizations Conversion of Debt into Shares by a Corporation in Financial Difficulty; Pay Attention to the Tax Consequences Conflicting (…)