Civil Litigation
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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
Ontario court confirms Niagara Police liable for wrongful border arrests on unverified data
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a $20,000 damages award against Niagara Police for wrongfully arresting two elderly people at the border, after officers relied solely on outdated police database information and failed to verify its accuracy despite the individuals’ protests that charges had been dropped.
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June 09, 2025
From courtrooms to clicks: Making the move
Last summer, over pasta and pizza at an Italian spot in midtown Toronto, I told my team, “We need to discuss a few imminent changes at the office, because what we are witnessing in the world right now requires adaptation — or the alternative will be our demise.”
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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
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Actions - Nullities and irregularities - Delay or failure to prosecute
Appeal by appellants from a case management order dismissing their counterclaim against respondent for prejudicial delay after more than 13 years of litigation.
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June 09, 2025
Lack of consensus in Bouvette acquittal leaves questions unanswered
When a serious yet inaccurate allegation of criminal wrongdoing is made against someone, permanently halting criminal proceedings without a determination of guilt or innocence is insufficient. What is truly needed is a declaration of being found not guilty.
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June 06, 2025
As trade tensions rise, feds table legislation to accelerate national projects, internal trade
With an escalating trade war already reflected in worsening employment data, the federal government has introduced promised legislation aimed at removing federal barriers to interprovincial trade, improving labour mobility in Canada and fast-tracking large infrastructure projects “of national importance.”
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June 06, 2025
Colleen Spier appointed provincial court judge in B.C.
The Government of British Columbia has announced the appointment of Colleen Spier as a provincial court judge, effective July 7, 2025.
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June 06, 2025
N.L. turning to public for input on revamping child protection laws
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is turning to the public for input on revamping child protection laws.