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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2025 We are proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading firm across 12 different practice areas. 34 of the firm’s lawyers were also ranked as top practitioners in their fields. Read More
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Join Us for Our 2024 Workplace Law Summit This premier event is dedicated to exploring the latest trends, challenges and innovations in workplace law. This year, we are excited to present a new and improved program that promises to be our most comprehensive and engaging one yet. Register
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch John is a member of our Financial Services, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. Andrea is a member of our Intellectual Property and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada We are proud to announce that 112 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada alongside 18 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. Read More
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Tax Litigation Video Series: What to Do When the CRA Calls In the latest instalment of our Tax Litigation Video Series, Louise Summerhill shares important information on what to do if the CRA notifies you of an audit by phone call. Watch Now
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Aird & Berlis advises clients in all principal areas of law, such as capital markets, corporate/commercial, financial services, real estate, Aboriginal law, infrastructure/P3, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, municipal and land use planning, tax, technology and workplace law. In each of these areas, clients trust us to handle their most sophisticated matters and rely on our outstanding technical skills, dedication to client service, critical thinking and creative approaches to resolving complex issues.
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2024 Workplace Law Summit
- 01:30 PMWe are delighted to invite you to our annual Workplace Law Summit, taking place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This premier event is dedicated to exploring the latest trends, challenges and innovati... -
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The Use of Holding Companies for Ontario’s Municipally Owned Electricity Utilities: Part 2 – ‘Corporatization’ and Development of the HoldCo Structure
This article explores the legislative framework for using holding companies in Ontario's municipally owned electricity utilities under the Energy Competition Act, 1998. -
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CRA Announces Bare Trusts Are Exempt From Trust Reporting Requirements for 2024
The Canada Revenue Agency has exempted bare trusts from filing a T3 Return and Schedule 15 for the 2024 tax year unless specifically requested. -
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Ontario Energy Board Announces Phased Approach to Implementing Capacity Information Maps
The Ontario Energy Board has announced its plan to move ahead with implementing capacity information maps for licensed electricity distributors. -
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Ontario Introduces Legislative Changes to Support Its Affordable Energy Future Plan
To support the initiatives and goals set out in Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future plan, the Ontario government is proposing legislative changes in three areas, set out in the Affordable Energy Act, 2... -
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Aird & Berlis Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 by The Globe and Mail
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 list. For a fourth year, The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine partnered with Statist... -
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Pavle Levkovic, Kristen Shorer Examine Surety Priority in Construction Adjudications
This article discusses the Ontario Superior Court ruling in Westport Insurance v. BDA Inc., which affirmed the surety's right to a security interest in construction adjudication funds but refrained fr... -
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Ontario Announces Changes to Reduce Electricity Infrastructure Costs for New Housing Developments
This article outlines Ontario's announcement regarding the reduction of electricity infrastructure costs for new housing developments by extending the revenue horizon for cost recovery from 25 to 40 y... -
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Court of Appeal Orders New Hearing in First Charter Challenge to Ontario’s Climate Policy
This article analyzes the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to order a new hearing in Mathur v. Ontario, a Charter challenge to Ontario’s climate policy, due to errors in the lower court's analysis o... -
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q3 2024
Q3 2024 saw the release of several significant class action decisions, including appellate rulings, that we consider especially relevant to our clients. -
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Ontario Announces New Tilbury Battery Storage Project
This article discusses the Ontario government's announcement of the $170-million Tilbury Battery Storage Project, which will provide 80 megawatts of storage to support the province's clean energy grid... -
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Exploring Accessibility: Healthcare, Design, Advocacy & Law
- 12:00 PMJoin our esteemed panellists for a dynamic program which will provide registrants with first-hand stories of the lived experience of navigating the world as a person with a disability, alongside leadi... -
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TAS Impact Purchases 290,000 Sq. Ft. Industrial Facility
On October 10, 2024, TAS Impact, an impact-driven real estate developer, completed the purchase of an approximately 290,000 square foot industrial facility located at 1500 Birchmount Road in Scarborou... -
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Canada Energy Regulator to Review Rules of Practice and Procedure
This article outlines the Canada Energy Regulator's review of its rules to align with legislation and modernize procedures, seeking stakeholder and Indigenous feedback through a phased process ending ... -
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Lakeview Village Development Set to Revitalize Mississauga’s Waterfront
Mississauga City Council recently approved an agreement that advances the construction of Lakeview Village, a new development on Mississauga’s former industrial waterfront. -
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Toronto to Host IBA’s World Women Lawyers’ Conference for First Time
This prestigious event will bring together global leaders to champion gender equity and drive change for women in the legal profession. -
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Powerfleet Closes Strategic Acquisition and Related Financing of Fleet Complete
On October 1, 2024, Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT), a leading global provider of AIoT SaaS solutions for the mobile asset industry, completed its acquisition and related financing of Fleet Complete, ... -
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OEB to Review Incremental Capital Module Policy
The Ontario Energy Board recently announced that it will review and evaluate its Incremental Capital Module policy. -
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Ontario Seeks Feedback on Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land Use Planning Obligations
This article provides a brief overview of on-demand surety bonds and why they might be an appropriate choice for some developers, as well as some initial considerations for municipalities, should a de... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2025
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Canada Legal Guide. The firm was recognized as a leader across 12 different practice areas. 34 of the firm’s lawy...
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Aird & Berlis is a leading Canadian law firm, serving clients across Canada and around the world. We provide strategic legal advice on business, regulatory, constitutional, administrative law and public policy matters.
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Our lawyers and intellectual property professionals represent domestic and international clients, including multinational corporations, startups, individuals, governments and Indigenous nations.
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Aird & Berlis has strong international experience. From offices in Toronto and Vancouver, our lawyers work seamlessly for clients on complex cross-border and multijurisdictional matters.
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