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- EnergyInsider
Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Greenwashing Guidelines and Opens Consultation With Stakeholders
On December 23, 2024, the Competition Bureau released a draft version of its proposed guidelines concerning environmental claims to assist the industry in interpreting the June 2024 amendments to the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c.C-34, which explicitly target greenwashing, as referenced in our previous article.
- EnergyInsider
Amendments to Competition Act Increase Consequences for Greenwashing
The consequences associated with making unsubstantiated climate-related claims in Canada increased on June 20, 2024, when Bill C-59 received royal assent.
- PublicationArticle
Negotiating Exclusive Use Clauses Following Amendments to the Competition Act (Canada)
This article examines how recent Competition Act amendments affect exclusive use clauses in leases, urging landlords and tenants to structure them carefully to avoid anti-competitive issues.
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Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment
The Aird & Berlis Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group assists clients in securing approvals for mergers and acquisitions under the Competition Act.
- PublicationNewsletter
Competition Law Case Commentary - November 1, 2013
- TheSpotlight
FIFA’s Player Transfer Regulations Found to Violate EU Employment and Competition Laws
This article discusses a landmark ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, which found that certain provisions of FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players violate EU law by restricting the free movement of players and impeding cross-border competition.
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StartupSourceCanadian Startups Top 43North Startup Competition
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StartupSourceApplications for Social Enterprise Pitch Competition Now Underway
Applications are now open for this year’s Social Enterprise Zone (“SEZ”) and Social Enterprise Pitch Competition. The Ontario Government, through the Ontario Centres of Excellence (“OCE”), will once again be showcasing home-grown entrepreneurs at its Discovery conference in the spring of 2018.
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StartupSourceUpcoming Pitch Competition Recognizes Top Startup Ventures
On January 16, the top three startups from the 2019 LaunchYU Accelerator program will present their final pitches in competition for our annual StartupSource Market Entry Award. Aird & Berlis is proud to present this award for the third year in a row and showcase our commitment to the ongoing support of entrepreneurs and innovative startup ventures.
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StartupSourceCanadian Startup Talent on Display at 2018 Sci Innovation Competition
The submission period has closed for the Global 2018 Sci Innovation Competition, setting a new record for the number of submissions to the “Global Olympics of Innovation.” 2018 saw a 17% increase in overall submissions to the competition, with a total number of 1,460 global projects and 208 submissions to the Toronto Division alone.
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Greenwashing Lands Keurig Canada $3-Million Fine From the Competition Bureau of Canada
Green label claims can be a lucrative advertising strategy. But, as Keurig Canada found out following a May 2019 application by EcoJustice, businesses can find themselves offside the rules prohibiting misleading or unsubstantiated environmental claims under several pieces of legislation, including the Competition Act.
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TheSpotlightThe Competition Bureau Publishes Final Version of its Revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines
On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau published the final version of the revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines.
- PublicationArticle
Employers, Take Note! Amendments to the Competition Act Have Criminalized Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements
When these amendments come into force on June 23, 2023, it will be a criminal offence for employers to agree to fix, maintain, decrease or control wages or other terms of employment, or to enter agreements to not solicit or hire each other’s employees.
- TheSpotlight
Competition Bureau Brings Big Stick to Privacy Claims – $9.5 Million Penalty for Privacy Claim
The Competition Bureau recently concluded that Facebook Inc. made false or misleading claims to the public about the privacy of Canadians’ personal information on Facebook and Messenger. As a result, Facebook Inc. is required to pay a $9 million penalty, plus an additional $500,000 for the costs of the Bureau’s investigation.
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TheSpotlightThe Federal Government Signals a New Policy Approach for the CRTC in the Telecom Sector
On February 26, 2019, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development tabled a Proposed Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on "Implementing the Canadian Telecommunications Policy Objectives to Promote Competition, Affordability, Consumer Interests and Innovation." If implemented substantially in the form as proposed, the Proposed Policy Direction will likely have a significant impact on the telecommunications regulatory framework overseen by the CRTC.
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National Security
Canada’s national security regime protects Canada’s borders, citizens, businesses and infrastructure from physical, economic and cyber threats. National security is a dynamic area where legislation, regulation and legal practice must contend with the cross-border movement of money, intellectual property and technology, as well as increased personal mobility and the rise of complex transnational influences.
- Representative Matter
Allied Properties REIT Completes Sale of Urban Datacentre Portfolio for $1.35 Billion
On August 16, 2023, Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, announced that it has completed the sale of its network-dense urban datacentre portfolio to a newly-formed Canadian subsidiary of Japanese telecommunications provider KDDI Corporation for $1.35 billion.
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EventExamining Bill C-19: The Criminalization of Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements in Canada
Following a significant overhaul to Canada’s Competition Act in 2022, as part of the implementation of Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, specific amendments related to wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements will come into force on June 23, 2023 – changes that will undoubtedly impact commercial and employment practices across the country.
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Adding Certainty in an Uncertain World: Canadian Court Deference to ‘Reasonable’ Non-Competes in M&A Transactions
This article highlights a recent decision reinforcing that non-competition clauses in M&A transactions are enforceable unless proven unreasonable, distinguishing them from stricter standards applied in employment contexts.
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized in Chambers Global 2021
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that partners Jack Bernstein, Fred Cass, Ron Clark, Barbara Worndl, Douglas Younger and Stephen Zolf have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
- Representative Matter
Allied Properties REIT Completes Acquisition of Ownership Interest in 400 West Georgia and Increased Ownership Interest in 19 Duncan
On April 1, 2024, Allied Properties REIT completed the acquisition from Westbank for an aggregate property value of $920.7 million.
- EnergyInsider
Lessons from Coffee Pods: The Importance of Accurate Reporting Under Canada’s New Anti-Slavery Law
A recent Canadian case involving Keurig coffee pods was found to include false reporting on environmental measures, providing a lesson in the importance of truth and accuracy.
- Representative Matter
Aird & Berlis Advises U.S. Entity in Acquisition of Canadian Meat Processing Company
Aird & Berlis advised the buyer on all aspects of the transaction from a Canadian law perspective with a team led by Jeffrey Merk (Capital Markets/M&A) and including Paige Backman (Corporate/Commercial), Meghan Cowan (Labour & Employment), Faruk Gafic (Real Estate), Andrea Kroetch (Intellectual Property), Saam Nainifard (Tax), Dennis O’Leary (Energy), Liam Tracey-Raymont and Joshua Ward (Capital Markets/M&A) and Stephen Zolf (Competition).
- Representative Matter
Gowest Gold Completes Go Private Transaction
On September 20, 2024, Gowest Gold Ltd., a Canadian gold exploration and development company, completed its plan of arrangement under Section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario).
- Representative Matter
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, a key player in connected vehicle technology and fleet management.
- Representative Matter
Investor Group Announces Formation of North American Professional Women’s Hockey League
On June 30, 2023, the Mark Walter Group and Billie Jean King Enterprises (the “Investor Group”) announced that a single viable professional women’s hockey league in North America, featuring the best women hockey players in the world, will launch in 2024.
- Representative Matter
FloWorks International Acquires CAC Industrial Equipment for $49.25 Million
Aird & Berlis acted as Canadian counsel to FloWorks International with a team led by Steven Graff (Financial Services) and Gary Volman (Capital Markets/M&A).
- Representative Matter
Allied and Partners Reorganize Ownership of TELUS Sky
Aird & Berlis represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust in the reorganization of the ownership of TELUS Sky, a 60-storey, mixed-use high-rise building in Calgary, Alberta.
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Aird & Berlis Named Top Planning and Development Law Firm in 2024 NRU GTHA Ranking
We are pleased to announce that our Municipal & Land Use Planning Group was the top firm in Novae Res Urbis’ annual ranking of planning and development law firms in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
- PublicationArticle
A Guide to Commercial Patriotism: Understanding ‘Made in Canada’ and Similar Labels
This article outlines the legal standards and enforcement risks associated with using “Made in Canada” and similar labels, advising businesses to ensure origin claims are accurate and not misleading to avoid regulatory penalties and allegations of “maple-washing.”
- EnergyInsider
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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EventUpdate on Employment Law: Trends and Changes in the First Half of 2023
Employers continue to deal with the aftershock of the COVID-19 pandemic, with hybrid and mixed-location workforces presenting an array of challenges that did not previously exist. This is further complicated by the labour shortage and challenges of attracting and retaining top talent. Employers continue to face issues concerning absenteeism and misconduct, which in severe cases may require the use of surveillance. All the while, the courts continue to issue decisions shaping how the common law will affect the workplace, including the legal implications of COVID-related leaves.
- News ItemFirm News
Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch
We are pleased to welcome John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch as new partners of the firm.
- PublicationArticle
Jurisdictional Decisions Shape Class Actions in Q4 2024
This article examines how Q4 2024 jurisdictional decisions shaped class actions, addressing constitutional validity, extraterritorial jurisdiction, certification reconsideration and privacy statute conflicts.
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Class Actions
Creative and strategic thinking is key for clients facing class action litigation. Our lawyers combine a deep understanding of class action law and available options with a pragmatic strategy based on our clients risk tolerance and business objectives.
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Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation
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Regulation of Foreign Investment and Merger Regulation
- TheSpotlight
UN Criticizes France’s Ban on Athletes Wearing Headscarves at the Olympics
The UN Human Rights Office is the latest body to condemn France’s decision to ban Olympic athletes from wearing headscarves at the 2024 Paris Games.
- EnergyInsider
Ontario Launches Record-Breaking Procurement Spree to Meet Growing Energy Demands
On August 28, 2024, the Ontario government announced the launch of the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history.
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Esports & Gaming
Aird & Berlis provides its clients with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals familiar with the esports ecosystem.
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International Transactions
The Canadian economy and business environment involves a large number of international participants in many capacities. At Aird & Berlis, we have extensive experience in acting for international and Canadian clients at any time, from anywhere. We are committed to being the Canadian gateway for our clients.
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TheSpotlightThe Dangers of Discount Patent Services - You Get What You Pay For
In the recent Superior Court of Quebec case Bérubé C. - Federation of Inventors of Quebec, 2018 QCCS 3459, dated August 2, 2018, the Court granted a certification for a class action against the Federation of Investors of Quebec and its founder, president and sole director Christian William Varin. The FIQ claims to be a non-profit corporation that holds itself out as an inexpensive alternative to conventional patent agencies.
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StartupSourceHarnessing the Power of Ideas: The Hult Prize Challenge
For the first time since its inception in 2009, the social entrepreneurship driven Hult Prize is coming to Canada. The annual Hult Prize Challenge, which has been featured by TIME Magazine as one of the “Top 5 Ideas Changing the World,” welcomes university students from around the world to solve some of the world’s most pressing development issues by launching for-good, for-profit businesses.
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StartupSourceNspire's National Business and Technology Conference
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2024
Aird & Berlis has been recognized at the firm and individual levels in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. The firm was recognized as a leader in the areas of Tax and Restructuring/Insolvency and 10 lawyers were recognized in their respective areas of practice.
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Glencore’s Acquisition of Teck: Impact on the Future of Mining Transactions in Canada
This article examines the Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry's July 4, 2024, statement on the Investment Canada Act review of Glencore’s acquisition of Teck’s coal assets.
- TheSpotlight
A Question of Use: TMOB Begins Pilot Project for Registrar-Initiated Trademark Expungement Proceedings
This article outlines Canada’s Registrar of Trademarks' new proactive Section 45 expungement process starting January 2025 and offers strategies to protect trademark portfolios.
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2025
Aird & Berlis has been included in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Guide in the areas of Intellectual Property, Projects: PPP & Infrastructure, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax. Additionally, 12 lawyers were recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas.
- PublicationArticle
Developments in Class Action Law: Highlights From Q1 2025
This article reviews notable Q1 2025 class action rulings on certification limits, delay dismissals, arbitration clauses and emerging claims in crypto and privacy law.
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News ItemFirm News2023 Edition of Doing Business in Canada Now Available!
Aird & Berlis is pleased to present the 2023 edition of Doing Business in Canada. This publication was developed to provide a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario law, and is intended for those planning to start, acquire or invest in a business in Canada.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
The Aird & Berlis Mergers & Acquisitions Group provides sophisticated legal advice to Canadian and international companies, private equity and other types of funds, and their respective advisors, in all types of public and private M&A transactions that are focused on Canada or have a Canadian component. Our comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian M&A market has made us a go-to law firm for U.S. and international clients seeking Canadian legal counsel.
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TheSpotlightThe Power of Sport
Sport’s power is stunning. Its ability to unite, inspire inclusivity, promote global health and strive for equality and peace beyond political borders can be unparalleled. I’ve been blessed to be a part of global initiatives that bring together world leaders in sport, faith and business to help move the needle on humanitarian issues such as homelessness and the refugee crisis.
- PublicationArticle
Think Canada for Global Projects and Global Expansion: Why Trade and Investment Agreements Matter for Global Investment and M&A
This article focuses on Canada’s bilateral investment treaties, known as FIPAs, and the opportunities they provide for foreign investors in Canada and for Canadian investors abroad.
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Representative MatterFluent, Inc. Completes Acquisition of AdParlor Holdings, Inc.
Fluent, Inc. (“Fluent”), a leading data-driven performance marketing company, signed a definitive agreement to acquire AdParlor Holdings, Inc. ("AdParlor") and its group of companies.
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Telecommunications
Advising on matters related to the Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications landscape, from broad strategic issues to extremely specific local competition issues regarding new media.
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StartupSourcePerfect your Pitch to Investors
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StartupSourceCr3ate: Ted Rogers Management Conference
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News ItemFirm NewsLexpert Highlights Aird & Berlis Lawyers in Mining Special Edition
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that partners Martin Kovnats and Steve Tenai have been named to the Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2020.
- Representative Matter
A&B Represents McCordick Glove & Safety Inc.
Aird & Berlis LLP acted for a selling family group of a privately held entity for about $60mm, to a U.S. buyer with a comprehensive pre-sale tax plan.
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Representative MatterFleetwood Metal Industries Completes Sale to U.S.-Based Private Equity Firm
Fleetwood Metal Industries Inc., a successful Tier 1 automotive metal stamping, welding and assembly business with facilities in Ontario and Alabama, recently announced the completion of its sale to Milestone Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm.
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StartupSourceStartups in Action!
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Jennifer Bishop Appointed to Davis Cup Committee
Congratulations to Jennifer Bishop, partner at Aird & Berlis and co-chair of the firm's Sports, Media & Entertainment Group, who has been appointed to the International Tennis Federation's Davis Cup Committee for the 2022-2023 term.
- PublicationArticle
Further Guidance on Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021
On February 18, 2022, Ontario’s guide to the ESA was amended to include two new chapters on the prohibition of non-competition clauses or agreements and an employer’s obligation to develop a “written policy on disconnecting from work." The amendments provide some much-needed clarity for employers and employment law practitioners alike.
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StartupSourceInnovateTO150 Shines Spotlight on the Country’s Best Student-Led Startups
InnovateTO150 is celebrating Toronto’s 150th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the best student-led startups from across Canada. Innovate TO150 is a collaboration between the City of Toronto and OCAD University, Ryerson University, the University of Toronto and York University. Together, these universities currently promote and support student innovators through 24 incubators and accelerators. InnovateTO150 will showcase the student ventures that have been fostered through these academic incubators and accelerators, but participation in the showcase is open to students and non-students alike, as well as alumni of all ages from all academic institutions.
- PublicationArticle
Six Class Action Rulings That Shaped Q2 2024
This article summarizes key class action decisions from the second quarter of 2024, including rulings on cryptocurrency cases, residency rules for plaintiffs, and certification issues in Ontario and British Columbia.
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Workplace Law Year in Review (and Looking Ahead to 2022)
2021 was a dizzying year for employers. The ever-changing nature of the pandemic required workplaces to continuously adapt to various government-imposed rules and regulations. In light of the surge of the Omicron variant, it remains to be seen what the next few months will look like. Regardless of whether further restrictions or eventual easements are on the horizon, it appears that Ontario workplaces have to patiently brace themselves for a more extended period of change. The Aird & Berlis Workplace Law Group advised employers every step of the way throughout the pandemic. To ensure a smooth transition into 2022, we have summarized a host of recent developments to keep a collective finger on the pulse of workplace law in Ontario and Canada.
- Representative Matter
Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Majority Ownership in FloWorks
On January 20, 2023, Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., a leading middle market private equity firm, acquired a majority ownership in FloWorks International, LLC from Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. FloWorks is a leading specialty distributor of critical flow control products and provider of tailored technical solutions for MRO-focused applications.
- Representative Matter
Brantford Power and Energy+ Merge to Form GrandBridge Energy
On May 2, 2022, Brantford Energy Corporation and Cambridge and North Dumfries Energy+ Inc. merged to form GrandBridge Corporation, the shareholder of GrandBridge Energy Inc., GrandBridge Group Inc., and GrandBridge Solutions Inc.
- Representative Matter
Putman Investments Acquires Toys “R” Us Canada
