In response to widespread concerns about delayed payments to contractors and subcontractors on construction projects several jurisdictions have enacted prompt payment legislation.
This article discusses an exemption relevant to property owners unexpectedly charged Spec Tax on bare lots in communities like Peachland, Penticton, and Lake Country.
The Environmental Management Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation in British Columbia that governs the management and remediation of contaminated sites.
If you are between the ages of 18 to 35 years old (or 30 years old in some countries), you can now work and travel in Canada through International Experience
The BC home flipping tax (the “Flipping Tax”) imposed under the Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act (the “Act”) took effect on January 1, 2025.
Changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act & Regs will affect trademark owners and any parties in Opposition proceedings, and/or with disputes before Federal Court.
Notable updates to Canada's Trademarks Regulations (SOR/2018-227) were announced by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) and are set to come into effect on April 1, 2025
Franchisors are required to provide a Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) to potential franchisees in British Columbia at least 14 days before entering an agreement.
In an effort to promote the French language outside the Province of Quebec and address the Canadian labour shortage, the Federal Government created the Francophone Mobility work permit.
In a recent study from France, researchers found that women who use hormone drugs for contraception may have an increased risk of developing meningioma.
Administrative Appreciation Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible people who keep our firm moving forward—our Administration Team
After a two-week period of electronic voting, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has announced it’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors, including Pushor Mitchell LLP's Patrick Bobyn as Vice-President Elect.
As new gym memberships get their first scans and optimistic new year budgets are drafted, it is important to take a moment to not only prepare for the challenges of the year to come but to reflect on the accomplishments of the year past.
Dayton Janz (IG Private Wealth Management) has been named as the Kelowna Chamber's 2024 Indigenous Business of the Year, sponsored by Pushor Mitchell LLP.
Finalists for the 2024 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards have been announced. Pushor Mitchell is proud to return as a sponsor of this year's Indigenous Business of the Year Award.
On October 26, the Kelowna Chamber Music Society launched their 2024/2025 season with a performance by the Gryphon Trio, an award-winning, Canadian classical trio from Toronto.
On September 27, the Dress for Success Charity Gala took place at Revelry Food + Music Hub. The event raised a large donation of lightly-used women's business clothing and $5,500 for the charity.