New immigration rules, Ontario’s latest energy procurement and more: October Timely Topics
Timely Topics with McCarthy Tétrault curates the latest market trends on a monthly basis to help you stay informed of developments that can affect your business. This content is current as of October 2 nd , but please connect with us if you have any questions on any of the topics below.
Here are this month’s trending topics:
1) Labour and Employment
A Sigh of Relief for Owner-Employers?
Under what conditions will an owner be held liable as an employer for occupational health and safety violations on a construction project on their property? The most recent decision upholding the owner/employer’s due diligence defence in the R v. Greater Sudbury saga should provide some guidance and relief to owner-employers after the uncertainty created by the ONCA’s and SCC’s decisions on this issue.
Read our case review of the latest decision (Available in English only)
If you have any questions about how these and other occupational health and safety decisions affect your business, speak to one of the article’s authors: Ben Ratelband, Justine Lindner or Alexander Steele. |
2)Transportation and Logistics
Navigating Transport Canada’s New Registration for Dangerous Goods
As of October 25, 2024, shippers and transporters of dangerous goods in Canada will have to register in a newly established client identification database. Are you ready to register and avoid potential penalties? Our overview of the regulatory framework can help you prepare for and understand the prevailing policy reasons.
For help with registering and staying compliant, speak to one of the article’s authors: Brian Lipson, Audrey- Anne Delage or Tasia Ntwari. |
3) Power
Ontario Launches Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in its History
The Government of Ontario has launched its second Long-Term Procurement of energy (LT2), building on its plan to procure up to 5,000 megawatts of energy from technology-agnostic resources.
With electricity consumption in Ontario forecast to rise by 60% by 2050, our overview helps producers seeking to participate in this opportunity understand various incentives and requirements the province is emphasizing in its initial announcements.
Read our overview (Available in English only)
Our Power Group is following the LT2 procurement closely. Contact any member of the group to find out how we can help you in this space. |
4) Immigration
Adapting to the Evolving Policies: A Guide for Employers
Canadian immigration rules have changed with notable impacts on the entry of foreign workers, particularly a tightening of entry rules for Labour Market Impact Assessment applications.
We have documented the latest updates at both federal and provincial levels to help employers understand these changes.
More changes to Canada’s immigration rules may be on the horizon. Talk to a member of our MT>iplus team to find out how we can help you prepare. |
5) Banking and Financial Services
Bank of Canada’s New Retail Payment Activities Act Guidance: Who’s In, Who’s Out and Future Deal Impacts
The Bank of Canada has published additional guidance on the Retail Payment Activities Act.
Our latest post is part of a series following the evolution of this important legislation. It covers registration and exemption for payment service providers, our commentary on what businesses need to know and more.
Read the post (Available in English only)
For more information about the Retail Payment Activities Act, speak to the post’s authors, Vanessa Johnson and Cindy Zhang. |
This newsletter is designed to provide general information only. This newsletter does not provide legal advice on specific issues. You are encouraged to consult with legal counsel should you require assistance in addressing a particular issue or concern.
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