Former OPP Deputy Commissioner Appeals Defamation Case Against Premier

Defamation is a statement made to a third party that is false and damaging to the reputation, finances, or well-being of an individual or organization. Defamation can occur in writing (libel) or orally (slander). We have previously discussed cases in which a defamation claim was made after negative reviews of a business or individual professional […]

Guelph Clinic Sues Couple for $6 Million Over Social Media Posts

People are entitled to express their opinions online, however, when those posts are untrue and have the potential to negatively impact another person or business, the poster may end up being found liable for defamation. We previously wrote about an Ontario court decision in which a man was ordered to pay $50,000 to a doctor […]

Ontario Not-for-Profit Business Corporation Act Coming Into Force

Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Business Corporations Act (ONCA), which received royal assent back in 2010, is finally set to come into force on October 19th. Businesses that will be governed by this new legislation will have a three-year grace period, until October 19, 2024, to bring themselves into compliance with the changes under the Act. Below, we […]

Financial Advisors: New Guidelines Coming to Protect Senior Clients

Seniors, those over age 65, are disproportionately the victims of fraud and financial abuse due to social isolation, potential capacity issues, and more. Particularly since the start of the pandemic, older Canadians may be spending more time alone and online, which has increased their vulnerability to financial and investment fraud, according to the North American […]

Cannabis Company Facing Class Action & Fraud Charges

One of the benefits of incorporating a business is the corporation becomes an entity unto itself, meaning the officers and directors are generally shielded from personal liability should something go wrong. However, this isn’t always the case, depending on the specific issue. As demonstrated by the ongoing trials and tribulations faced by an Ontario-based cannabis […]

Ontario Court Introduces Tort of Internet Harassment

The internet has opened up new avenues for communication over the past twenty-five years, allowing for unfettered access to information and ease of communication. However, it has also created new means for negative interactions, including harassment, which, given the platform, can make it relentless and difficult to escape. While Ontario law has long addressed various […]

Changes Coming to Business Corporations Act in July

There are changes taking effect to Ontario’s Business Corporations Act on July 5th, aimed at eliminating certain requirements in an attempt to make it easier for organizations in Ontario to do business. The changes come as part of Bill 213, the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, which received royal assent near the end […]

A Bad Rating for an Ontario Doctor Results in Defamation Finding

Professionals work hard to build their reputations and often rely in large part on word of mouth to grow their clientele. Understandably, many have concerns about negative or dishonest reviews made about them online. These ratings and reviews are often anonymous and take just a few moments to create, yet they can have a lasting […]

Corporate Directors & Personal Liability for Unpaid Wages

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Abbasbayli v. Fiera Foods Company provides insight into the statutory claims that may be brought against corporate directors for unpaid wages and vacation pay in the context of wrongful dismissal. Terminated Employee Makes Claim for Unpaid Wages Against Corporation and Directors Personally The Plaintiff, Mr. […]

One Director’s Defense to Personal Liability

When you commit to becoming a Director of a company in Ontario, you should know the ways in which various statutes can create personal liability for you following certain omissions or breaches of the company’s obligations. These statutes include the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) and the Business Corporations Act in Ontario.  The federal Income […]

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