Business
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January 14, 2026
Entering the Canadian market: Legal considerations for U.S. franchisors
Despite recent political chatter suggesting Canada could become America’s 51st state, our nation remains a sovereign country with its own legal system, rule of law and judiciary. Historically, Canada and the United States have enjoyed close bilateral ties and share many cultural practices. Even amid shifts in the current U.S. administration, Canada continues to be America’s second-largest trading partner and the top export market for U.S. goods.
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January 14, 2026
Federal, provincial and local leaders commit to targeting extortion in Peel Region
On Jan. 13, federal, provincial and municipal leaders came together for a summit on combatting extortion and other emerging threats in Ontario’s Peel Region, with the federal government committing up to $1 million to support Peel Regional Police, alongside several other initiatives.
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January 13, 2026
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin to retire in May after eight years at top court
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin, a former University of Calgary law dean and one of the apex court’s criminal and constitutional law experts, will retire May 30, 2026, after working at the high court for more than eight years.
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January 13, 2026
Ontario fast-tracks Crawford nickel project under new One Project, One Process framework
The Ontario government is fast-tracking a nickel project in Crawford, Ont., under the province’s new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework launched in October 2025, according to a news release issued on Jan. 13.
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January 13, 2026
Court allows appeal relating to Habitat for Humanity occupancy contract
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal concerning whether an occupancy agreement with Habitat for Humanity for owning a home could be contemplated as a rental agreement.
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January 13, 2026
From audit to examination: How CRA powers are changing
The next time the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits your business, the process may feel less like a routine information request and more like a courtroom cross-examination. Under proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act, auditors would gain the power to compel sworn testimony — a fundamental shift in how audits are conducted and how taxpayers should prepare.
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January 13, 2026
Binance ordered to pay $262,000 in costs after abusive Hong Kong arbitration bid
The Ontario Superior Court has ordered Binance to pay nearly $262,000 in substantial-indemnity costs after finding that its attempt to launch a Hong Kong arbitration was abusive litigation conduct aimed at undermining a certified class action.
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January 13, 2026
Blakes welcomes 14 lawyers to its partnership
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) has expanded its partnership with the addition of 14 lawyers, according to the firm.
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January 13, 2026
Judge nixes federal refusal to pay for surgery to remove excess skin caused by PTSD-induced obesity
A Federal Court judge has ordered Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) to reconsider its refusal to pay for plastic surgery for a reserve force veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other serious health repercussions triggered by the sexual trauma she experienced while in the military from 1991 to 1994.
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January 13, 2026
Bennett Jones adds 3 partners to energy, mining and M&A practices
Bennett Jones has welcomed Ben Rogers, Leanne Krawchuk and Dean Koumanakos as equity partners, strengthening the firm’s energy, mining and mergers and acquisitions practices.