R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision (Misconduct) in the matter of John Elwood

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel outlined its findings of misconduct made against the Respondent.

Key Points: 
  • In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel outlined its findings of misconduct made against the Respondent.
  • Submissions with respect to sanctions will take place before the Hearing Panel on a date to be determined and announced accordingly.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision (Misconduct) is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business from a branch office located in the Toronto area.

Home Secretary Priti Patel updates MPs on new points-based immigration system

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Home Secretary, Priti Patel, made a statement to the House of Commons on the introduction of the Government's proposed new points-based immigration system.

Key Points: 
  • Home Secretary, Priti Patel, made a statement to the House of Commons on the introduction of the Government's proposed new points-based immigration system.
  • On Tuesday 18 February 2020, the Government set out its proposed post-Brexit immigration system.
  • The system would operate on points, with 70 points needed for overseas citizens to be able to work in the UK.
  • She told the House that the system wouldcommence on1 January 2021, and would be aUK-wide system for "workers and students".

Home Secretary Priti Patel updates MPs on new points-based immigration system

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Home Secretary, Priti Patel, made a statement to the House of Commons on the introduction of the Government's proposed new points-based immigration system.

Key Points: 
  • Home Secretary, Priti Patel, made a statement to the House of Commons on the introduction of the Government's proposed new points-based immigration system.
  • On Tuesday 18 February 2020, the Government set out its proposed post-Brexit immigration system.
  • The system would operate on points, with 70 points needed for overseas citizens to be able to work in the UK.
  • She told the House that the system wouldcommence on1 January 2021, and would be aUK-wide system for "workers and students".

Constitutional implications of the Withdrawal Agreement legislation

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Friday, February 21, 2020
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House of Commons Library

Key Points: 
  • House of Commons Library

    The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 at 11pm GMT with a ratified Withdrawal Agreement.

  • The changes brought about by Brexit have been implemented predominantly through the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020.
  • This briefing paper explains the constitutional and legal implications of those two Acts, taken together, and what it means for the next part of the Brexit process.
  • It focuses especially on the relationship between two Acts of the UK Parliament: the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EUWA) and the EuropeanUnion (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (WAA).

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Cho-Tak "Albert" Lok

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Cho-Tak "Albert" Lok ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Cho-Tak "Albert" Lok ("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent carried on business in the Toronto, Ontario, area.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Brian Sonne

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Brian Lundy Sonne("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Brian Lundy Sonne("Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent carried on business in the Windsor, Ontario, area.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Decision and Reasons in the matter of David Dean

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision and Reasons dated January 29, 2020 ("Decision and Reasons") in connection with a disciplinary hearing held in Toronto, Ontario on June 3-4, 2019, October 1, 2019and November 19, 2019 in the matter of David Jeremy Dean ("Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Decision and Reasons dated January 29, 2020 ("Decision and Reasons") in connection with a disciplinary hearing held in Toronto, Ontario on June 3-4, 2019, October 1, 2019and November 19, 2019 in the matter of David Jeremy Dean ("Respondent").
  • In its Decision and Reasons, the Hearing Panel found that the allegation made against the Respondent in the Notice of Hearing dated October 5, 2018 ("Notice of Hearing") had been established.
  • Copies of the Decision and Reasons and Notice of Hearing are available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Decision and Reasons, the Respondent conducted business in the Windsor, Ontario area.

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community - A9-0004/2020

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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On 29 March 2017, the Government of the United Kingdom notified its intention to withdraw from the EU, in accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).

Key Points: 
  • On 29 March 2017, the Government of the United Kingdom notified its intention to withdraw from the EU, in accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).
  • This resolution is also the basis of Parliaments assessment of the negotiation process and of any agreement reached between the EU and the UK.
  • The UK submitted three consecutive requests to the EU for an extension of the period provided for in Article 50(3) of the TEU.
  • The first extension was granted until 12 April 2019 (European Council Decision (EU) 2019/476), the second until 31 October 2019 (European Council Decision (EU) 2019/584), and the final one until 31 January 2020 (European Council Decision (EU) 2019/1810).
  • Also on 17 October 2019, the European Council endorsed the amended WA and approved the revised text of the political declaration.
  • By Decision (EU) 2019/1750 of 21 October 2019[14], and Decision (EU) 2020/48 of 21 January 2020[15] the Council amended its draft decision on the signing of the WA.
  • The competent committee for consent is the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) in line with Parliaments Rules of Procedure.
  • The Conference of Presidents decided that the remaining committees concernedby the withdrawal procedure could provide opinions in the form of letters on AFCOs draft recommendation on consent.
  • Ten committees have issued opinions in form of letters, which are attached to this consent recommendation.
  • In accordance with Rule 88 of its Rules of Procedure, the European Parliament approves the WA by a simple majority.
  • The role of the European Parliament The European Parliament is not formally involved in the negotiations of the withdrawal of a Member State.
  • Orderly withdrawal For Parliament, an orderly exit was essential in order to protect the interests of the European Union and of its citizens.
  • Citizens rights Article 50 of the TEU does not provide for a guarantee of the status of EU citizens.
  • The issue of citizens rights was therefore given great attention by both parties from the earliest stages of the negotiations.
  • (e) Providing for the role of the future independent national authority created to act on citizens complaints.
  • However, the constitution, composition and functions of the independent authority are not defined in the WA, being established in the UK European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
  • The European Parliament will continue to monitor very closely the implementation of the WA as a whole, and of the citizens rights chapter in particular.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Tanzeela Kausar

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Mutual Fund Dealers Association, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Law, Public law, Constitutional law

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated January 24, 2020 ("Reasons for Decision") in connection with a settlement hearing held in Toronto, Ontario on October 10, 2019in the matter of Tanzeela Kausar("Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada ("MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated January 24, 2020 ("Reasons for Decision") in connection with a settlement hearing held in Toronto, Ontario on October 10, 2019in the matter of Tanzeela Kausar("Respondent").
  • In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel confirmed the sanctions imposed on the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business in Mississauga, Ontario.

European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill returns to the Lords

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Lords committee stage day two: Wednesday 15 January

Key Points: 
  • Lords committee stage day two: Wednesday 15 January
    Members discussed a number of subjects,includingthe economic and security impacts on the devolved administrations, environmental and animal welfare matters and the power of the courts and tribunalsto depart from judgments of the Court of Justice of the EU.
  • Lords committee stage day one: Tuesday 14 January
    Members discussed a range of subjects, including the residency rights of EU citizens and the UK's future relationship with the EU.
  • Members debatedthe key areas of thebill during second reading on Monday 13 January.
  • Members taking part included the opposition spokesperson for exiting the EU and leader of the Liberal Democrats in the Lords.