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Thrilled to welcome Jimmy Burg to the firm as our new associate in our Litigation Group!
His extensive experience covers various areas, including real estate, business disputes, debt collection, construction law, and commercial leasing, as well as specialized knowledge in natural resources, energy, and regulatory matters.
To learn more about Jimmy's expertise: https://www.boughtonlaw.com/people/jimmy-burg/
Taking a moment to appreciate the wonders of British Columbia in honor of BC Day.
Please note our office will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2023, with regular office hours resuming on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Aimed at attracting the best in global tech & business talent, Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy included initiatives like work permits for H-1B visa holders, an Innovation Stream for highly talented individuals and a new remote work scheme to lure digital nomads.
Boughton counsel Bruce Harwood's article shares Canada’s vision to boost its high-tech sector and drive economic growth.
To read more:
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/08/canadas-tech-talent-strategy-aiming-to-attract-the-best-in-tech-business/
Boughton Law’s Philip Barton and Donya Vahidi jointly represented 5 Alberta-based Indigenous Communities in their acquisition of a 43% equity interest in the Access NGL Pipeline System operated by Wolf Midstream Canada LP. The pipeline system connects Wolf Midstream’s newly constructed, owned and operated NGL recovery facility near Mariana Lake to its NGL separation facility in Sturgeon County.
To read more:
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/07/boughton-law-represents-5-indigenous-communities-in-equity-partnership/
The Canadian real estate industry is undergoing a shift towards increased transparency and fairness. New regulations ensure buyers have access to vital information, creating a level playing field for all parties involved.
Check out the latest article from Boughton's Ravi Patel, where buyers can find clarity on evaluating offer strength and reassurance while navigating the bidding process.
Stay ahead in the evolving real estate landscape:
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/07/enhancing-transparency-and-fairness-in-canadian-real-estate-new-disclosure-regulations/
The province has set the direction for the future of policing in Surrey. Find out what it could mean for BC’s biggest municipality and why BLC's Wally Oppal, KC believes the transition will pave the way for a more effective law enforcement system.
https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-broad-political-support-for-farnworth-on-surrey-policing
We are thrilled to announce that Boughton's Ravi Patel has recently been appointed as a Member-at-Large on the Real Property Section Executive team of Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch (CBABC)
As a Member-at-Large, Ravi Patel will contribute to the planning and organization of activities for the upcoming 2023-24 Membership Year, focusing on creating valuable networking and learning opportunities for CBA members.
Learn more:
https://www.cbabc.org/Sections-and-Community/Real-Property-Vancouver
Securing a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is vital for hiring foreign workers, but meeting the government's criteria can be difficult.
Boughton's Bruce Harwood delves into how employers may be able to navigate this requirement, plus various exemptions that can streamline the hiring process for certain foreign nationals.
Learn more:
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/07/navigating-lmia-exemptions-for-certain-foreign-workers/
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the importance of paperwork—especially when it comes to extraordinary contract rights, such as lease termination.
Boughton’s Peter Anderson delves into this interesting case of lease termination, asbestos, and municipal permits, along with what it could mean for other landlords wanting to redevelop their properties.
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/07/the-importance-of-paperwork-in-lease-termination/
ICYMI: Founders Metals Inc. recently completed a substantial asset acquisition, with Boughton’s Sean O’Neill leading up the counsel team.
Learn more here:
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/06/boughton-law-acts-as-canadian-counsel-in-founders-acquisition-of-antino-gold-project/
Happy Canada Day! Wishing everyone a safe and exciting long weekend, celebrating the diverse communities and cultures that make up our country.
Please note our office will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, with regular office hours resuming on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Looking for another weekend reading gem? Check out the updated British Columbia Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation Practice Manual.
Our own Rose Shawlee contributed updates to the manual, which now reflects cases, legislation, and commentary now current to February 15, 2023 (unless otherwise noted).
Another patio reading gem.
Learn more here ->
https://store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails.aspx?title=British-Columbia-Estate-Planning-&-Wealth-Preservation-Print&pid=B3084723
New Competition Act provisions are about to come into effect that could handcuff employers—both figuratively and literally.
Check out the latest article from Boughton’s Matthew E. McCarthy, looking at these new provisions, their potential criminal repercussions, and what employers should do ASAP.
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/06/new-competition-act-provisions-could-handcuff-employers/
Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the culture and heritage of First Nations peoples, Inuit, and Métis across Canada.
For generations, many Indigenous peoples chose the summer solstice to celebrate with their communities, and today we choose to celebrate along with them, recognizing their history, traditions, and culture.
We encourage everyone to learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day events in your communities and look for ways to engage in the reconciliation conversation.
https://nctr.ca/
Uncertainty continues around the future of policing in Surrey.
Boughton Senior Counsel Wally Oppal, KC, recently spoke with Global News Morning BC, offering what he thinks will come next.
Watch Surrey policing debate shows no signs of ending Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Good faith is a key aspect of any contract, as a BC Court of Appeal ruling recently highlighted.
Find out how good faith and fair dealing impacted a terminated lease agreement in this recent article from Boughton’s Peter Anderson.
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/06/finding-good-faith-in-basic-contract-law/
Get your tickets for the upcoming Institutional Connect West Forum 2023, where Boughton’s Donya Vahidi will be a panelist for the ‘Energy Transition & Engaging Indigenous Communities’ session.
Tickets ->
https://institutionalconnect.com/events/west-forum-2023/
Boughton is proud to welcome Yana Konakh to our Securities Law Practice Group.
Yana will provide comprehensive assistance to public and private companies, covering corporate, commercial, and transactional matters. She will also advise on securities regulatory compliance, stock exchange matters, and corporate governance.
Join us in extending a warm welcome to Yana as she joins our team!
To read more -
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/people/yana-konakh/
Canadian employers seeking to hire temporary foreign workers must carefully navigate the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process and ensure compliance.
Check out Bruce Harwood's recent article to understand the requirements and prevent application rejection.
To mitigate risks at every step, continue reading:
https://lnkd.in/gKkYJwQq
The transition to renewable energy has created new investment opportunities for institutional investors. Engagements with Indigenous communities are vital for energy transition projects in Canada and elsewhere. What are the next frontiers of energy transition and Indigenous equity ownership?
That question is at the heart of the ‘Energy Transition & Engaging Indigenous Communities’ panel discussion at the upcoming Institutional Connect West Forum 2023.
Boughton’s Donya Vahidi will be one of the panelists for this session, hosted in Calgary June 14-16, 2023.
Get your tickets now ->
https://institutionalconnect.com/events/west-forum-2023/
Exciting news from the mining world: Thesis Gold Inc and Benchmark Metals recently announced their merger, creating a new premier precious metals project.
Boughton’s Sean O’Neill headed up the Canadian counsel team for the project.
Learn more about the merger -
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/06/boughton-law-acts-as-canadian-counsel-to-thesis-gold-inc-in-merger/
If you missed Boughton’s Wally Oppal, KC, at yesterday’s Indigenous Policing 2023 session—hosted by the Pacific Business & Law Institute—you can visit our website for a transcript of his presentation.
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/06/pbli-indigenous-policing-2023/
Delaying estate planning can be risky for anyone, but for members of the LGBTQ community, the lack of a plan can carry greater risk.
Boughton’s Rose Shawlee discusses some of these risks—and what people can do to minimize them—in this recent The Globe and Mail article.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-the-importance-of-estate-planning-for-lgbtq-couples/
Proactive estate planning is vital for LGBTQ Canadians to receive the end-of-life care they want
Still time to register for this week’s Indigenous Policing 2023 session, hosted by Pbli Vancouver.
Featuring Boughton’s Wally Oppal, KC, this two-day program will present critical insights and updates around topics affecting Indigenous police services, and police serving Indigenous communities.
The Former B.C. Attorney General, Wally Oppal will be speaking on Indigenous Representation on Oversight Boards at PBLI’s upcoming Indigenous Policing 2023 on May 31st & June 1st.
For more information visit www.pbli.com/indpolicing23
Proud to sponsor this year’s Golf Tournament, hosted at Miskanaw Golf Club in Fort McMurry. The tournament is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and local partners, as well as raise funds supporting education initiatives in the Fort McKay community.
Looking forward to having members of the Boughton team hitting the links.
Thank you for your sponsorship.
2023 Annual FMGOC Golf Tournament Gold Sponsor
Boughton Law
The ADR British Columbia's 2023 Virtual Symposium—titled "Building Peace in Turbulent Times"—is fast approaching.
This year’s line-up of speakers includes Boughton’s Oppal, providing one of the keynote addresses.
Get your tickets today.
We are delighted to announce that this year's Day 2 Keynote Address at our 2023 Virtual Symposium, "Building Peace in Turbulent Times", will be delivered by Wally Oppal, KC. Mr. Oppal has served as BC's Attorney General, and the Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism.
Sign up soon as space is running out! http://ow.ly/TCje50O4kj7
Wishing all our staff and clients a fantastic Victoria Day long weekend. Hoping everyone enjoys the sun, and time with friends and family.
Please note; our office will be closed Monday, May 22. Back in the office Tuesday, May 23.
Boughton Shareholders, Jean Yuen and Susan Do, will be speaking at the The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) - Real Estate Development Advanced Topics course on June 8, 2023.
Get ready to delve into topics like development on First Nation land, searches and due diligence, leasing and development strategies, and a comparison of First Nation land regimes.
Additionally, explore real estate transactions that require non-profit borrowers or project proponents, as well as private developers.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from industry experts!
To register ->
https://store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails.aspx?title=Real-Estate-Development-Update-2023&cid=2042
Register today for the Pacific Business & Law Institute’s Indigenous Policing 2023 session.
This two-day program—featuring Boughton’s Wally Oppal, KC—will present critical insights and updates around topics affecting Indigenous police services, and police serving Indigenous communities.
Learn more.
https://www.pbli.com/indpolicing23
Last week marked the Meritas 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together hundreds of lawyers from the international network’s member firms.
Boughton’s Luca Citton, Leslie Whittaker, Jim Coady and Carol Lee attended the AGM on behalf of the firm, and provided a quick recap on some highlights from the three-day event.
Read the article ->
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/05/meritas-2023-annual-general-meeting-recap/
Check out The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC)’s upcoming educational session, titled Wealth Preservation and Succession for the Family Enterprise 2023.
Boughton’s Rose Shawlee will be one of the presenters at this all-day session, covering Tax Planning for Family Succession—Freezes, Trusts, and Traps.
Get your tickets today.
Get rid of your estate planning worries once and for all this spring with Wealth Preservation and Succession for the Family Enterprise!
Taking place both in Vancouver and via webinar on June 7, this course will take an in-depth look at the dynamics of a family enterprise, laying out how best to guide and advise families as they plan for wealth preservation and inter-generational succession.
After completing this program, you will be equipped with the knowledge to use various estate planning tools and techniques, understand tax planning issues for family succession, gain insights into joint tenancies, and much more!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your expertise in wealth preservation and succession planning.
Our discounted Early Bird pricing ends Wednesday, May 10!
Save your spot: http://bit.ly/3zB38tB
Still time to register for the Pbli Vancouver’s Future of Commercial Leasing conference this Friday. Covering a variety of current commercial leasing topics, Boughton’s Jean Yuen will be presenting alongside Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP’s Mike Nienhuis, discussing Leases on First Nations Lands.
Use code “F15-1805” to get 15% off the registration fee.
Get your tickets now.
https://www.pbli.com/leasing23
Mothers often wear many hats: problem-solvers, leaders, negotiators, and so much more. This Mother's Day, we'd like to extend our deepest appreciation to all moms! Your dedication is invaluable, and we're grateful for all that you do.
Happy Mother's Day from the Boughton Law team!
Looking for some weekend reading? Check out the updated The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) British Columbia Probate & Estate Administration Practice Manual.
The latest version of the practice manual—reflecting updates from Rose Shawlee of our Wills, Estates, & Taxes team—includes excellent technical and practice guidance.
A weekend page-turner for sure.
Looking for a convenient way to stay up-to-date on wills and estates law in BC? Annotated Estates Practice has got you covered!
We’re pleased to announce we’ve just released the brand-new 2023 edition of this invaluable resource, now out both in print and online.
With this portable estates law library at your side, you have access to all the key statutes, rules, and regulations at your fingertips — no matter where you are.
Whether you're at the office or in court, you'll have all the information you need right at your fingertips. And as always, the 2023 edition has been updated by experienced estates lawyers, who had annotated key statutes and the relevant Supreme Court Civil Rules with summaries of important decisions.
Download a free sample and get your copy here: www.cle.bc.ca/848
We’d like to thank all the contributors who made this year’s edition of Annotated Estates Practice possible!
Are you a visitor with a valid temporary resident status? You may be eligible to apply for a work permit under the recent temporary public policy.
Click the link to check out the guidelines and requirements, outlined in a recent article by Boughton’s Bruce Harwood.
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/05/temporary-public-policy-for-foreign-skilled-workers-in-canada/
Boughton is ecstatic to announce that Jean Yuen is the recipient of the 2023 YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Award in the Reconciliation in Action (Ally) category, presented at last night’s gala in Vancouver.
Learn more ->
https://www.boughtonlaw.com/2023/05/jean-yuen-recipient-of-a-ywca-women-of-distinction-award/
Up tomorrow, Boughton’s Catherine Kim will be presenting at the Pacific Business & Law Institute’s International Issues in Tax and Estate Planning event in Vancouver.
Still time to get your tickets for this all-day event.
Get your tickets now.
https://www.pbli.com/crossborder23
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Elan Hannah and Lauren Sansregret, our Summer Students for 2023.
We look forward to working with these two exceptional students. Both Elan and Lauren have recently completed their 2nd year at Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC. Additionally, Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from The University of British Columbia and a Diploma in Sustainable Resource Management from British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Meanwhile, Elan brings valuable experience, having previously worked as a legal assistant and student researcher for Pro Bono Students Canada | Étudiant(e)s pro bono du Canada.
Please join us in welcoming Elan and Lauren!
Join us in congratulating F***y Zhang on her call to the bar! We are incredibly proud of her hard work, dedication, and achievements in the legal profession. As this year's articling law student, she has shown exceptional commitment, and we are confident that she will continue to excel in her career.
Congratulations on this significant achievement!
We’re excited to welcome Alexis Kazanowski as our new Manager of Legal Talent. From student programs and associate development, to recruiting and practice support, Alexis will oversee all aspects of the legal talent lifecycle and work closely with the firm's management team to align business and talent strategies.
Welcome Alexis!
To learn more about Alexis, click here ->
w.boughtonlaw.com/people/alexis-kazanowski/
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The Entrepreneur (by Open2Discussion) returns this week with speakers from Joseph Richard Group, PROtect: Smart Personal Safety, Kater and more! http://bit.ly/o2dentrepreneur
Our amazing friends at Talk Shop have been recognised as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2019. Congratulations! http://ow.ly/L6d250srQ4M
Save the date! The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association's AGM and Downtown Appreciation Awards returns June 18th at Rosewood Hotel Georgia, sponsored by Boughton Law.
Reach, Rise, Redefine: Donya Vahidi joins the Power of Networking and Balance for Better panels tomorrow at Young Women in Business SFU's International Women's Day Gala 2019! Tickets are available at: [98% SOLD OUT] YWiB SFU International Women's Day Gala 2019
Congratulations! Boughton Law's Isabel Romeral has been selected to be Member-at-Large of the The Canadian Bar Association / L'Association du Barreau canadien National Wills, Estates and Trusts Section. http://ow.ly/69qS30nrvcM
Have safe and happy holidays!
Every year, thousands of revellers flock downtown to experience Concord's New Year's Eve Vancouver… get your celebration passes early and don’t get left out in the cold! http://ow.ly/hvNP30n47Za
2019 is around the corner… kick it off with a bang! Boughton Law is a founding partner of Concord's New Year's Eve Vancouver, returning this year at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Celebration and VIP passes are on sale now! http://ow.ly/VBXN30mXX1L
Throughout this year, we’ve been honoured to offer legal mentorship to the women of Dress for Success at our offices in downtown Vancouver. Help us raise essential funding for their incredibly worthy cause by joining us at the Success Luncheon, November 14th at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. http://ow.ly/eBfG30mnsYW
Today! Visit Boughton Law for our Vancouver Startup Week session and learn how to investigate investors, build better boards, structure shareholder agreements and more. http://ow.ly/T2jb30lY8zb
Grow along with us: positions for Tax, Corporate Commercial and Corporate Services staff are now available at Boughton Law. http://ow.ly/f4xo30lSbDm
This month, Dress for Success Vancouver members are invited to a night of interactive Q&A at our Ask a Lawyer workshop, hosted by our Business, Employment, and Family Law lawyers. What questions would you ask?
Are you an experienced LAA with superb people skills? Our Immigration practice group wants you as part of their team. http://ow.ly/9M6I30lqkQM
We’re more than half way to our goal! Help our team support the 2018 Access Pro Bono BC Free Legal Advice-A-Thon by donating at http://ow.ly/7aGs30l5nN3
If you're an experienced Corporate Commercial Legal Administrative Assistant, this is your chance to join a firm that does things differently. https://www.boughtonlaw.com/careers/support-staff-careers/
Today we're helping to celebrate amazing leaders in our community at Dress for Success Vancouver's Success Luncheon. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/rNzu30gjqqN
You belong with a law firm that does things differently. See new career opportunities for legal administrative support staff at: www.boughtonlaw.com/careers/support-staff-careers
Grow your home business as an Off-Site Legal Word Processing Operator. http://ow.ly/GeH830bxzze
We have a great opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant looking to gain experience in the legal industry. ow.ly/c56930bpBoe
If you don't know what your tax responsibilities are, the CRA may come knocking. Jeff Glasner advises caution in today’s Yahoo! Finance Canada article. http://ow.ly/R2Jb30bcvXS
CETA will bring new opportunities to B.C. exporters and employers. Register to learn how on March 30th.
Retailers and their customers will love B.C.’s new liquor laws, but landlords need to be prepared.
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