Annual Report 2012/2013

  • July 10, 2013

Submitted by Section Chair, Ramin Erfanifar

Summary of Meetings

Number of Meetings Held: 8

September 27, 2012
Guest Speakers: Jamie Hall and John van Cuylenborg
Synopsis: Case Law Review: Updates to Disclosure Requirements under REDMA

October 25, 2012
Guest Speaker:
Synopsis: What Solicitors Need to Know About the New Family Law Act

January 24, 2013
Guest Speaker: N/A
Synopsis: Round Table Discussion

February 28, 2013
Guest Speaker: Hugh Dorward and Lynn Birnie from Canada Revenue Agency
Synopsis: GST/HST Transition Rules for Real Property

March 28, 2013
Guest Speaker: Gail Reaney of Colliers International
Synopsis: Commercial Leasing Issues for Solicitors

April 25, 2013
Guest Speaker: Michael D. Cooper
Synopsis: Trademark, Copyright and Patent Issues for Solicitors

June 27, 2013
Guest Speaker: N/A
Synopsis: Round Table Discussion and Election of 2013/2014 Executive

Comments and Observations of the Chair

Another very successful year where we've had the privilege of learning from several high level presenters speaking on a range of topics, from GST/HST transition rules to intellectual property, and from commercial leasing to residential conveyancing. We also had two general round table discussions and a well attended new years social event.