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Divisional Court Clarifies Judicial Review of Procurement Decisions and Upholds Disqualification of Bidder
In Land Design Inc. v. Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp., the Divisional Court confirmed two important procurement principles: not every procurement decision is subject to judicial review, and bidders bear responsibility for compliance with no-contact rules across their organizations.
Divisional Court Clarifies Judicial Review Of Procurement Decisions And Upholds Disqualification Of Bidder
In Land Design Inc. v. Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp., the Divisional Court confirmed two important procurement principles: not every procurement decision is subject to judicial review, and bidders bear responsibility for compliance with no-contact rules across their organizations.
Divisional Court Clarifies Judicial Review of Procurement Decisions and Upholds Disqualification of Bidder
In Land Design Inc. v. Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp., the Divisional Court confirmed two important procurement principles: not every procurement decision is subject to judicial review, and bidders bear responsibility for compliance with no-contact rules across their organizations.
Un Tribunal Précise Les Cas Où Les Marchés Publics Ne Peuvent Pas Faire L'objet D'un Recours Aux Termes D'accords Commerciaux
Marianne Smith’s articles from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: with Inhouse Counsel in Canada Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy and Healthcare industries Dans l'affaire Peer Ledger Inc. c.
Federal Tribunal Clarifies When Government Procurements Are Exempt From Review Under Trade Agreements
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy and Healthcare industries In Peer Ledger Inc. v. Royal Canadian Mint (Peer), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal concluded that a procurement was outside of its jurisdiction because the procurement fell within the "commercial sale or resale" exception to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Federal Tribunal Clarifies When Government Procurements Are Exempt From Review Under Trade Agreement | JD Supra
In Peer Ledger Inc. v. Royal Canadian Mint (Peer), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal concluded that a procurement was outside of its jurisdiction because the procurement fell within the “commercial sale or resale” exception to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Mass Torts vs. Class Actions: A Tale Of Two Strategies (Podcast)
Mass torts are on the rise in Ontario, thanks to certification challenges, carriage fights and the influence of plaintiffs' counsel. But not all provinces are experiencing the same trend. In this episode of our podcast, Blakes lawyers Robin Linley, Ariane Bisaillon and Robin Reinertson explain the differences between a mass tort and a class action and why one may be preferred over the other. Jordan: Hi, I'm Jordan Virtue.
Mass Torts vs. Class Actions: A Tale of Two Strategies | Blakes
Jordan: Hi, I’m Jordan Virtue. Nathan: And I’m Nathan Kanter, and welcome to this episode of the Blakes Sound Business podcast. Jordan: Nathan, we’re hearing more and more about mass torts and how they’re on the rise in Ontario but not so much in other provinces. Any idea why some plaintiffs’ firms prefer this alternative to the traditional class action? Nathan: Hmm.
The changing landscape of class actions and mass torts in Canada
The Emerging Model of Mass Torts In recent years, a number of Canadian plaintiffs’ firms have elected to forego the pursuit of a traditional class action claim in favour of commencing a “mass tort” of individual cases across the country. Under this model of mass torts, instead of commencing a single proposed national class action, plaintiffs’ counsel advance an inventory of individual plaintiffs’ claims involving the same product and general issues.
A Surge in Mass Tort Litigation in Canada | JD Supra
For over 20 years, Canada has been known internationally as a haven for product liability class actions. Due to the low threshold for obtaining class certification, most proposed product-liability class actions in Canada are certified for class treatment. While class actions remain a popular model in Canada, several factors, including recent changes to the Class Proceedings Act (CPA) in Ontario, have given rise to “mass torts” of multiple individual claims across the country.
Court of Appeal for Ontario Confirms Test for Extending Period to Opt Out of Class Proceedings | JD Supra
The Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court) has confirmed the test for granting an extension to opt out of a class proceeding after the court-ordered deadline has elapsed. The Court has also confirmed that such deadline will rarely be extended where a judgment has been rendered or a settlement has been reached. BACKGROUND In Johnson v.
Supreme Court of Canada Addresses Limitation Periods and Discoverability in Unanimous Decision | JD Supra
In Grant Thornton LLP v. New Brunswick, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) unanimously held that a claim is discovered – and the limitation period begins to run – when the plaintiff knows, or ought to know, the material facts upon which a plausible inference of liability on the defendant’s part can be drawn.
ACC Quick Overview: Canadian Litigation Issues - Key Considerations for Managing Cross-Border Disputes
Highlights: - Canadian litigation procedure has distinctions compared to US rules, with variations depending on the Canadian province in which the dispute is adjudicated. - Ensure that litigation holds are implemented on both sides of the US-Canada border. - A defendant in overlapping class actions in different Canadian provinces should consider if and where to seek a stay of competing actions.
Take 2 Video – Class Actions: The Rise Of Coordinated Claims (Video) - Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration - Canada
Canada: Take 2 Video – Class Actions: The Rise Of Coordinated Claims (Video) 20 April 2021 Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In this episode of Blakes Take 2, we talk to Robin Linley, a Partner in the Blakes Class Actions group.
Ontario Court Backs AGCO in Disqualification of 11 Cannabis Lottery Applicants | JD Supra
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