Quarry Park Law has been asked to present at Cannabis Canada 2017 in Ottawa on April 28 and 29th in a session titled Charter of Rights and Freedom: Cannabis in the Workplace reviewing employer and employee rights. Quarry Park Law continues to share its experience in this emerging practice area. With the tabling of the…
Currently, it is not illegal to operate a motor vehicle after you have consumed alcohol. It it is ONLY A CRIME if your blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal threshold of 0.08%. (some provinces have different administrative BAC warnings) Similarly, with the legalization of marijuana, it will not be illegal to drive if you…
Quarry Park Law hosted a free Real Estate seminar to residents of the McKenzie Towne community in south Calgary this evening at the McKenzie Towne Council from 7-8 pm. The seminar consisted of a 40 minute presentation with a Q&A period for attendees with coffee and light snacks. The free seminar provided information on: What…
On March 26, it was reported that the Federal Government has clarified its goal to legalize marijuana by July 1, 2018, with the proposed legislation to be announced within three weeks. Evidently, the legislation will broadly follow the recommendation of the federal task force chaired by Anne McLellan. It would appear that the federal government…
In a lesson teaching the importance of clarity for drafters of legislation and contracts alike, the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard and ruled in favour of unionized workers in a class-action case whereby an ongoing $10 million action hinges on a single comma. Unionized workers in this case were alleging that…
CMHC has updated its guide for prospective homeowners. The guide is a useful tool for those interested in learning about buying a home, and the role CMHC plays in governing the marketplace. Chapters include: Decide if home ownership is right for you (an often and critically overlooked question by most homebuyers) Check if you can…
The federal government has promised to legalize marijuana. As to when this will happen is anyone’s best guess. Presently, marijuana producers are able to grow and sell marijuana to medical patients with a prescription, under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). Given the large market doors to be opened upon legalization, producers…
In mid-January, CMHC raised the premiums for high-ratio and other CMHC-insured mortgages. The changes come into effect March 17. Sold as a modest increase to monthly payments, CMHC has advised that the typical Canadian mortgage of roughly $250,000 would see a monthly increase in premiums of around $5. However, when reviewed from anything other than…
Judges in Alberta are contemplating a single forum for family law cases. Presently matters relating to divorce and the division of matrimonial property are covered by the Divorce Act and are heard in the Court of Queen’s Bench. Other family law matters outside divorce are covered by the Family Law Act and are heard in the…