Ontario Announces One Year ORPP Delay for Large Employers; Continues CPP Discussions
Ontario has announced a one year delay in implementing the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) for certain employers with 500 or more Ontario employees. Ontario and the federal government also announced plans to continue national discussions about Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancements.
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Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Employee Equity Vesting May Continue During Statutory Notice Period
In a much-anticipated decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd. and Meta Platforms, Inc. found that the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) requires that… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Principles Regarding Termination Clauses
Over the past several years, Ontario courts have reached inconsistent conclusions in a number of reported cases as to whether employment contracts that permit termination of employment by the employer… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2026 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2026. The publication explores the key factors that businesses must consider when a crisis… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Directors Can Be Personally Liable for Civil Fraud Without Piercing the Corporate Veil
In CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International Corp.,1 the Ontario Court of Appeal held that direct participation in civil fraud is a standalone basis for imposing personal… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2026 11th Edition – Canada Chapter
Peter Kolla, Sarah Stothart and Ayesha Khanna co-authored the Canada Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgements 2026 11th Edition. The Canada Chapter… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
International Law and Climate Change – Federal Court Decision in Lho'Imggin v. Canada
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Lho'Imggin v. Canada adds further guidance to existing case law regarding how governments in Canada may potentially face liability for climate change…
Featured Work
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Onex Partners and co-investors acquire AirSprint
Goodmans LLP acted as M&A legal counsel to Onex Partners in connection with the acquisition of AirSprint Inc. by Onex and its co-investors… -
REITS and Income Securities
Minto Apartment REIT completes going-private transaction with Crestpoint and Minto Group
Goodmans LLP acted for Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) in connection with its going-private transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Jamieson Wellness to be acquired by Kirin Holdings in a deal valued at approximately C$2.5 billion
Goodmans LLP is acting for Jamieson Wellness Inc. in connection with its definitive arrangement agreement with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, pursuant to which Kirin has agreed to acquire all of the… -
Mining
Hudbay Minerals acquires Arizona Sonoran
Goodmans LLP advised Hudbay Minerals Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU”) in an all-share transaction valued at US$1.48 billion at announcement… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Crescita acquired by ClinActiv in all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP advised Crescita Therapeutics Inc. in connection with its acquisition by ClinActiv Holdings Inc. and its affiliate in an all-cash transaction that implied an equity value for Crescita of… -
Aging and Healthcare
Welltower acquires Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio for $4.6 billion
Goodmans LLP advised Welltower Inc. in connection with its acquisition of a portfolio of senior housing communities from Amica Senior Lifestyles and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for aggregate…
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Partner Recognized in the 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List - Canada
Goodmans is delighted to congratulate Jaclyn Tilak who has been honoured in the 11th edition of Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List – Canada.Jaclyn Tilak is a Partner in the Litigation and… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Jordan Scopa Quoted in Canadian Lawyer on Patent Litigation in Canada
Goodmans Partner Jordan Scopa shares his insights in Canadian Lawyer’s article on patent litigation in Canada.He discusses why Canada is an attractive jurisdiction for patent litigation, pointing to… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Jordan Scopa Quoted in “Biosimilars Gain Ground as Health Canada Streamlines Approval Process”, Lexpert
Goodmans Partner Jordan Scopa shares his insights in Lexpert’s article: “Biosimilars Gain Ground as Health Canada Streamlines Approval Process”.Jordan discusses the impact of Health Canada’s revised…