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Archives for September 2015

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Consultation and feedback processes should not be underestimated

Consultation and feedback processes should not be underestimated.  Doing away with the old systems of decision making provides for a more thorough engagement with those groups that would represent gaps in policy and operations.

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Bill C-13: Lawful access and the relationship between organizations, cyber-bullying and the protection of privacy rights

On December 9, 2014, Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Canada Evidence Act, the Competition Act and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (Act) – also known as the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act –, received the royal assent. The Act came into force on March 9, 2015.

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Winning with electronic funds transfer

A business in a recent Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearing had a close call, which highlights one of the practical benefits of using electronic funds transfer for customer receipts.

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