Business
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June 09, 2025
Court dismisses Telus’s motion to amend class action certification on consumer definition
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has denied Telus’s motion to amend a class action certification that alleged that its customers “were subjected to the undisclosed practice of ‘rounding up’ the charge on calls to the next minute.”
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June 09, 2025
Canada to hit NATO defence spending target this year, not be dependent on others: PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada will invest over $9 billion in defence this year and reach NATO’s two per cent of GDP target five years ahead of schedule, noting the move is required to ensure Canada has the ability to defend itself independently of other nations.
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June 09, 2025
Civil society advocates, information watchdog seek major overhaul of Access to Information Act
Advocates for greater government transparency and accountability have called on the Carney government to stand up an “independent” review — and then speedily overhaul — the much-criticized federal Access to Information Act.
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June 09, 2025
Ontario judge relies on contractual intent, factual context in business dispute involving estate
Pointing to a contract’s factual matrix, an Ontario Superior Court judge has awarded ownership of a North Bay, Ont., fishing store to one of its original partners in a dispute with an estate trustee — his deceased business partner’s surviving spouse.
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June 09, 2025
‘Canada is ready to lead,’ PM says, announcing G7 priorities
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada’s G7 priorities in advance of the Leaders’ Summit to be held June 15-17, stressing that “Canada is ready to lead.”
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June 09, 2025
Three new associates at DLA Piper
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has welcomed three new associates to its team across various practice areas in Montreal and Calgary, according to announcements from the firm.
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June 09, 2025
BCSC joins international regulators to target unlawful ‘finfluencers’
The B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) has announced that it has joined with international regulators to “crack down on unauthorized ‘finfluencers’” who are touting financial products or services illegally, thereby putting millions of social media users at risk.
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June 09, 2025
Tariffs, good faith and contractual discretion: Top tips for in-house, corporate counsel
With the extent and scope of U.S. tariffs applicable to Canada (and the rest of the world) changing on a regular basis, Canadian businesses are facing a turbulent environment. Amid this turbulent business environment, many businesses are evaluating their current contractual commitments and future contractual obligations, and attempting to determine how best to remain on solid footing going forward.
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June 09, 2025
A sweet case
Often, in response to an opposition, an applicant causes a separate proceeding(s) to be brought under s. 45 of the Trademarks Act attacking the registration(s) relied on by the opponent.
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June 06, 2025
Manitoba to ensure mutual recognition of goods and services with other provinces by July 1
To boost interprovincial trade, Manitoba will introduce regulations to ensure the mutual recognition of goods and services with other provinces by July 1, according to a release issued on June 6.