Results of the First Express Entry Draw of 2023
By Laura Schemitsch, Immigration and Refugee Lawyer, Race and Company LLP On January 11, 2023, Canada held the first all program draw of 2023 under... Read More
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Understanding the Temporary Ban on Foreign Investment in Canadian Housing Part 2: Implications of the Newly Released and Eagerly Anticipated Regulations on the Sea to Sky Corridor
Read Part One here. On January 1, 2023, a law that prohibits “non-Canadians” from buying residential property in Canada will come into effect for a... Read More
Understanding the Temporary Ban on Foreign Investment in Canadian Housing
On January 1, 2023, a law that prohibits “non-Canadians” from buying residential property in Canada will come into effect for a period of two years... Read More
External Aids in Statutory Interpretation: Svangtun v Pacific National Exhibition.
The most eloquent of facta are no more useful than a John Grisham novel if they misapprehend the issues before the court. An unwelcoming example... Read More
Documents at Trial: Authentication and Business Records.
Usually a couple months before trial, you’ll start to hear lawyers talk about what they can keep out or what they need to get in.... Read More
Items related to crime turned over to the province.
Squamish RCMP confiscated items referred for administrative forfeiture, making them the property of the B.C. government. A 2002 Honda Civic, $180 and a Samsung cell... Read More
Case Comment. Policy vs Operational decisions: Municipal Liability for Snow Removal by George J. Hall
In the Court of Appeal for British Columbia’s first decision of 2020, the court has provided a reminder of the distinction between governmental policy and... Read More
Case Comment. Faulty Construction: Dhanda v Gill By George J Hall
Faulty Construction: Dhanda v Gill By George J Hall Part Marks: Dhanda v Gill 2019 BCSC 1500 On September 6, 2019, Master Elwood ruled... Read More