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Phrase of the Week - Original Work

Robinson c. Films Cinar inc. | 2013 CarswellQue 12346 | McLachlin C.J.C.

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Word of the Week - Research

Public Performance of Musical Works, Re | 2012 CarswellNat 2381 | Abella J.

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Re Marasse | 2014 CarswellSask 25 | Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench

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E.W. Bickle Ltd. v. Minister of National Revenue | 1979 CarswellNat 234 | Jackett C.J.A.

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Giesbrecht v. Canada Life Assurance Co. | 2011 CarswellMan 511 | 138 Bryk J.

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With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are travelling outside of Canada, whether to visit family or just to take advantage of south-of-the-border deals. Before bringing any new purchases back home, it is important to review the law that applies to importing goods into our home and native land. This CED excerpt overviews some of the importing obligations imposed by the Customs Act and the power of customs officers to conduct searches on border crossers.

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OSC Reaches Out with Guidance for Registrants on Compliance Obligations

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In the wake of the controversy surrounding Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford, there has been considerable attention on what legal grounds allow for the removal of an elected mayor from office. This C.E.D post provides an overview of grounds for removal. Interestingly, Ontario is one of the few jurisdictions where a criminal conviction alone is insufficient to remove a member of council or a mayor. However, being unable to vote in a municipal election disqualifies a person from holding office, and persons serving penal sentences are not permitted to vote in municipal elections. Therefore, a member of council or a mayor who is serving a penal sentence may be removed from office on the ground of being ineligible to vote in a municipal election.

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Senten, Re | 2011 CarswellOnt 13104 | Reg. Scott W. Nettie

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Legal Wit — (Tree) Death and Taxes

In this appeal, the Court is called upon to answer the age-old question: If a tree falls in the forest and you are not around to replant it, how does it affect your taxes?   2013 CarswellNat 1469 Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd.

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