July 14, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has found that claims against fisheries ministers for misfeasance in public office, negligence, and negligent misrepresentation due to a decision resulting in the alleged culling of millions of healthy salmon were appropriate for trial.
July 14, 2026
The formal Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA /USMCA) joint review process officially started on July 1, 2026. Leading up to this date, governments accepted public comments and held hearings through late 2025, and the United States and Mexico officially launched bilateral preparatory discussions on March 5, 2026.
July 14, 2026
The Tax Court of Canada’s recent decision in Forrest v. Canada, 2026 TCC 121 gives tax lawyers a detailed map of what happens when the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reassesses the same taxation year four times, contradicting itself twice along the way, and then argues that the taxpayer has no right to appeal the last word.
July 14, 2026
Akiva Stern has joined WeirFoulds as a partner in its commercial litigation, fraud and anti-corruption, and blockchain and digital assets groups.
July 14, 2026
Dominique Carli has joined Goodmans as an associate in its Toronto office.
July 14, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced four diplomatic appointments, including lawyer Claire Kennedy.
July 14, 2026
On July 13, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced the research projects that will be funded through his office’s 2026-2027 Contributions Program funding cycle.
July 14, 2026
Claims for a joint family venture (JFV) arising from a plea of unjust enrichment have become increasingly popular in family law courts in Ontario.
July 14, 2026
Appeal by the City of Nanaimo (City) from an order dismissing its petition for judicial review of a decision of the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal). The Tribunal found that the City discriminated against its former Chief Financial Officer, Mema, on the basis of race, contrary to s. 13(1)(b) of the Human Rights Code, when it suspended and later terminated his employment.
July 13, 2026
Canada, Quebec and the Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam (ITUM) council have signed the Tshisheuatishitau Child and Family Services Coordination Agreement, the first of its kind in the province to recognize the First Nation’s jurisdiction over these services.