About Safiyya Vankalwala
Safiyya is PracticePRO Manager & Counsel at LAWPRO, overseeing the creation and delivery of practical risk-management resources and educational initiatives for Ontario lawyers. She monitors legal developments and claims trends, and collaborates with partners across the profession to promote best practices and reduce risk and claims. Her background includes 15 years in private practice, followed by work at a fintech company focused on strategic planning and legal technology development.
When not working, Safiyya can be found soccer mom-ing around the city, deep in a debate with family or friends, or unraveling a mystery -- sometimes in books, sometimes on TV, and occasionally in real life.
Safiyya Vankalwala's Posts
New filing requirements under the Canadian Business Corporations Act (CBCA): Effective January 22, 2024
We have seen several changes to the Canadian Business Corporations Act (CBCA) over the last few years. The changes have been rolled out in stages, including requiring private corporations to maintain a register of Individuals with Significant Control (ISC). Prior to this change, federal companies had to maintain a shareholders register with names of its… Read More »
Categories: Corporate LawOntario Updates Rules for Real Estate Agents and Brokerages
The second phase of legislative and regulatory changes under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 (TRESA), formerly known as the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA), came into effect December 1, 2023. There are several changes including seller approved sharing of non-confidential information in an offer of purchase and sale, disclosure… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate