Christine Paige Imola, 51, has been sentenced to two and a half years in a…
BC Securities Commission gets strongest collection and enforcement powers in Canada
Vancouver (October 28, 2019) – The provincial government of British Columbia announced on October 21 the modernization of the Securities Act giving the B.C. Securities Commission(BCSC) the strongest collection and enforcement powers in Canada. The aim of the more than...
Limit for Small Claims Court in Ontario increased to $35,000
Toronto (October 24, 2019) – The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday that the limit for Small Claims Courts will be increased from $25,000 to $35,000. At the moment, all claims over $25,000 must proceed in the Superior Court of Justice...
What to expect from Ontario’s new Serious Fraud Office?
Ontario (August 29, 2019) – Ontario has set up a new anti-fraud unit. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is an initiative of the province to face complex, white-collar crimes. Thereby, the Ontario government pursues strengthening fraud prosecution and targets some...