May 22, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced that, on Oct. 19, residents will be able to vote on whether they want to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada, saying she was troubled by a recent court decision.
May 22, 2026
In an effort to strengthen maritime security, the federal government has announced a “foundational investment of $816 million over seven years” to expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role in monitoring Canada’s waters.
May 22, 2026
In a softening real estate market, few disputes become as costly, as quickly, as a failed completion on a presale condominium purchase. In the recent decision in Rhythm Living Ltd. v. Pereira, 2026 BCSC 555, the B.C. Supreme Court confirmed that purchasers cannot readily walk away from a residential transaction simply because negotiated extras remain unfinished or new concerns emerge shortly before closing.
May 22, 2026
McCarthy Tétrault has named Awanish Sinha as regional managing partner for Ontario.
May 22, 2026
Harper Grey has added five associates from its 2025-26 articling class.
May 22, 2026
The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (P & H) to “address concerns related to its proposed acquisition of GrainsConnect Canada Operations Inc. (GrainsConnect).”
May 22, 2026
Last July we dealt with a decision of the Federal Court that has now been resolved (GRC Food Services Ltd. v. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, 2026 FC 594).
May 21, 2026
Manitoba has announced plans to establish a regional representative office in India as part of the province’s broader effort to diversify exports beyond the United States.
May 21, 2026
The Federal Court has quashed a $421,000 invoice issued to a First Nation councillor, ruling that the measure, which could have barred her from seeking re-election, was not properly authorized under the Nation’s governance laws.
May 21, 2026
In an effort to “protect provincial data and enhance security,” the Government of Ontario is mandating new restrictions on the “use and purchase of Chinese-made drones by the government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), beginning with an immediate ban on the use of Chinese drones for highly sensitive OPP operations.”