Recent Changes to the Express Entry ProgramAs of June 6, 2017 the Express Entry program has been modified in order to give candidates who have siblings living in Canada additional points.- Lien Beef: How Secured Creditors Keep Losing to Lien Claimants in Saskatchewan
On October 21, 2016, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench decision in KNC Holdings Ltd v. FTI Consulting et al. (“KNC Holdings”) confirmed, if you provide services or materials in relation to the extraction of ...
Condo Talk: Smoking in the Board RoomIn this edition of Condo Talk we are going to talk about smoking in enclosed common areas.
Plan for your Life, NOT your RetirementOver the next ten years, it’s estimated that 70% of businesses currently in operation will go through a transition or sale.
Domestic Contract Considerations: What’s mine is yours… but does it have to be?Many people enter into marriage thinking love will last a lifetime. The unfortunate reality is for many people, it will not.
To Probate or Not to Probate“In this world nothing can be certain, except death and taxes”.- Saskatchewan’s Builders’ Lien Act Might Apply to Provincial Road Construction ProjectsAlison Cathcart discusses the Saskatchewan’s Builders’ Lien Act (the “Act”) and how it might apply to provincial construction projects.
- The Stakes are High: Legalized Marijuana and Drug-Impaired DrivingIn the 2015 Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada expressed its commitment to legalize the possession, sale, and consumption of marijuana in Canada.
- What is a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement and Do you Need One?Are you a shareholder of a privately-held Saskatchewan corporation that has two or more shareholders? If so, you should consider whether a unanimous shareholder agreement is needed.
Construction Law: The Importance of a Fulsome Safety ProgramWorkplace injuries are a major concern, especially in high risk environments such as construction sites.- Trade-mark Scam NoticesRecently, trade-mark owners have been experiencing an increased amount of “trade-mark trolls” in the form of mail or email scam notices.
Types of Business Structures and their BenefitsThere are multiple ways in which to structure a business, and there are pros and cons to each business structure of which you may not have been aware.