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Crypto in the North: Should Manitoba Reopen Its Doors to Cryptocurrency Mining?

Written by Jayden Kyryluk, B.A., JD Candidate 2026 On April 15, 2024, the Manitoba government instructed Manitoba Hydro to maintain its moratorium on new or pending cryptocurrency (“crypto”) mining operations, […]

June 4, 2025June 6, 2025 Desautels Blog Blog
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Fitness Centres and Force Majeure Clauses

Written by Kaeten Wadwa Introduction In Niagara Falls Shopping Centre Inc. v. LAF Canada Company, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered the application of a force majeure clausein a commercial […]

May 28, 2025June 6, 2025 Desautels Blog Blog

Desautels Centre Generously Sponsors Canadian National Negotiation Competition

March 15, 2025 —  Nine years ago, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law hosted the inaugural national negotiation competition at Robson Hall, which has been run annually since then.  The […]

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Desautels Blog Blog
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The Contention between Unilateralism and Multilateralism in International Taxation

Written by Opeyemi Bello The proliferation of the Digital Services Tax (DST) continues to spark the debate over whether unilateralism or multilateralism more effectively addresses the tax challenges posed by […]

March 6, 2025March 14, 2025 Desautels Blog Blog
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Tariff Turmoil: How U.S. Tariffs Are Impacting Manitoba Businesses

With the looming implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, businesses in Manitoba are facing rising uncertainty. A recent survey by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce reveals that many Manitoba […]

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Natella Malazoniia Blog
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Understanding the Accessible Canada Act: What Business Leaders Need to Know*

The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) represents a cornerstone of accessibility law in Canada. For businesses operating within federal jurisdiction—such as banks, airports, Crown corporations, or postal services—it is crucial to understand the […]

February 20, 2025March 6, 2025 Desautels Blog Blog
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Business Law and the Accessible Canada Act: Navigating Legal Obligations for Inclusivity*

In today’s increasingly diverse society, businesses are recognizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility—not only from a moral and ethical standpoint but also as a legal obligation. One key piece […]

November 15, 2024November 14, 2024 Desautels Blog Blog
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Mayor’s Luncheon

Written by Connor Giesbrecht On June 13, 2024, students from the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts joined local artists and supporters of the arts at the 16th annual Mayor’s Luncheon […]

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 Desautels Blog Blog
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Reflections on recent developments on artificial intelligence regulation in Canada and abroad

Written by Rebecca Parry, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University, UK Artificial intelligence is seen as having transformative potential for Canada, as recently illustrated by the announcement of a large package […]

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Desautels Blog Blog
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Reflections on the 17th Annual Canadian Law Student Conference

Written by Justin Papoff On March 14th and 15th, I had opportunity to attend the 17th annual Canadian Law Student Conference held in Windsor, Ontario.  I attended alongside my fellow third-year classmates, Matthew London […]

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Desautels Blog Blog

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