Stay updated with breaking news from Preparing Documents. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act” or the “CTA”) will go into effect. It is expected to impact approximately 32.6 million small and medium-sized businesses...
Effective January 27, 2021, amendments to the Guidelines for Preparing Documents to be Filed with the Supreme Court of Canada (Guidelines) will come into force. The amendments continue the project of simplifying the Rules and improving access to justice before the top court. The key changes include removing the requirement to deal with the Registry through an Ottawa Agent, simplifying the process for applying for leave to appeal, and reducing the number of paper copies for leave to appeal filings. The amendments to the Rules and Guidelines include, but are not limited to, the following chang...
On January 27, 2021, amendments to the Rules") will take effect. 1 The amendments will apply to all cases, including filings as of that date in any ongoing cases. The principal changes introduced by the amendments are to eliminate the requirement to have an Ottawa agent for appeals, simplify the leave application process, and facilitate the electronic filing of materials. Ottawa agents Parties to an appeal will no longer be required to engage an "Ottawa agent" (a lawyer practising in the National Capital Region) to file materials and communicate with the Registry on their behalf. This amendm...