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Jul 26, 2024
CBC News: B.C. court upholds securities commission's investigative power
Opinion: Peter A. Allard School of Law professor Dr. Cristie Ford commented on the B.C. Securities Commission's power to compel witnesses to comply with investigations.
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Jul 23, 2024
The Globe and Mail: Oil companies’ fuss over greenwashing rules is much ado over nothing
Opinion: Peter A. Allard School of Law professor emeritus Dr. Janis Sarra wrote that amendments to the Competition Act on deceptive marketing practices regarding climate-related claims will help advance Canada’s goal of financial sustainability.
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Jul 16, 2024
Business in Vancouver: BCSC given administrative power beyond those of U.S. SEC
Opinion: Peter A. Allard School of Law professor Dr. Cristie Ford commented on regulatory differences between the B.C. Securities Commission and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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May 29, 2024
The Tyee: How the war in Gaza is testing Canada’s hate speech laws
Opinion: Peter A. Allard School of Law professor Dr. Camden Hutchison commented on freedom of expression in Canada.
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May 27, 2024
The Globe and Mail: Bare trusts and the UHT: How tax rules meant for crooks and global elites ensnared thousands of Canadians
Opinion: Peter A. Allard School of Law professor Dr. Adam Hofri-Winogradow commented on the creation of trusts in Canada.
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May 17, 2024
Vancouver is Awesome: Critics slam Paper Excellence review that found no APP links
Opinion: Peter A. Allard School of Law professor Dr. Cristie Ford commented on the reliability of independent third-parties tasked with investigating corporate relationships.
