Publications

August 3, 2023

Planned obsolescence: Possible amendments to the Consumer Protection Act to keep an eye on

Introduction On June 1, 2023, the Minister of Justice, Simon Jolin-Barrette, tabled and presented Bill 29 entitled An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods 1 (hereinafter the “Bill”) before the National Assembly.  (…)

March 23, 2017

Artificial Intelligence and the 2017 Canadian Budget: is your business ready?

The March 22, 2017 Budget of the Government of Canada, through its “Innovation and Skills Plan” (http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/budget-2017-en.pdf) mentions that Canadian academic and research leadership in artificial intelligence will be translated into a more innovative economy and (…)

December 1, 2012

Francization – Bill No 14 amending the Charter of the French language

This publication was authored by Luc Thibaudeau, former partner of Lavery and now judge in the Civil Division of the Court of Québec, District of Longueuil. The title of this newsletter gives a good summary of the explanatory notes that serve as an introduction to Bill 14, entitled An Act to amend (…)

December 1, 2008

The Supreme Court of Canada lays down a new test for applying a faulty or improper design exclusion

The Supreme Court of Canada lays down a new test for applying a "faulty or improper design" exclusion

November 1, 2004

Directors Duties Defined: The Supreme Court of Canada Confirms that Directors Owe No Fiduciary Duty to Creditors

Directors Duties Defined: The Supreme Court of Canada Confirms that Directors Owe No Fiduciary Duty to Creditors

November 1, 2003

Directors make mistakes (CA Magazine.com)

Directors make mistakes (CA Magazine.com)

March 1, 2003

Peoples Department Stores v. Wise: The Directors Are Not Personally Liable in Bankruptcy

Peoples Department Stores v. Wise: The Directors Are Not Personally Liable in Bankruptcy