In-House Counsel
-
May 12, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal: Copyright Board exceeded jurisdiction in tariff redetermination
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that the Copyright Board of Canada exceeded its authority by making additional changes to retransmission royalties beyond what the court had ordered it to reconsider.
-
May 12, 2025
New Commercial Liens Act in B.C. will support service providers
The Government of British Columbia will bring into force a new Commercial Liens Act on June 30, which will create “one clear set of lien rules for anyone who repairs, stores or transports goods.”
-
May 12, 2025
Digital and data sovereignty in a trade war
Ownership and control of Canada’s digital infrastructure, more succinctly referred to as “digital sovereignty,” is very much front and centre in the current trade conflict environment. Issues including AI regulation, online harms, disinformation, access to personal information, regulation of digital media and the control of data are aspects of digital sovereignty receiving intense focus.
-
May 09, 2025
LSO announces three candidates for treasurer
The Law Society of Ontario has announced that three candidates — Murray Klippenstein, Stephen Rotstein and incumbent Peter Wardle — have been nominated for the role of treasurer, with the election set for June 18.
-
May 09, 2025
Court dismisses proposed class action targeting ICBC over premiums during COVID-19 travel ban
The British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed an application in a proposed class action against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for insurance products it sold to motorists in the province during the COVID-19 pandemic while there were travel restrictions.
-
May 09, 2025
Ontario Superior Court upholds Capital Markets Tribunal’s ruling in real estate investment fraud
An Ontario Superior Court panel has upheld a $1-million penalty for a now defunct Markham, Ont., real estate firm and its CEO who defrauded investors in a Richmond Hill, Ont., housing development of an estimated $10 million.
-
May 09, 2025
Supreme Court leave refusal clears way for CN’s Milton rail hub, despite local opposition
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal concerning a proposed intermodal hub in Milton, Ont., paving the way for CN Rail’s $250-million project to proceed despite objections from regional municipalities over its environmental and economic impact.
-
May 09, 2025
Workplace harassment decision notable for witness testimony, evaluation of credibility
A recent decision by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal is notable for its analysis of witness testimony and evaluation of credibility (Tenthorey v. IMS Inc., [2024] O.H.R.T.D. No. 1825).
-
May 09, 2025
Canadian Securities Administrators: Blanket orders to boost capital markets
Amid continued market uncertainty and a slowdown in Canadian initial public offerings (IPOs) in early 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) introduced coordinated blanket orders (Blanket Orders) effective across all CSA jurisdictions as of April 17, 2025. These measures aim to reduce regulatory hurdles, stimulate capital-raising activity and offer greater flexibility for issuers operating in Canadian capital markets.
-
May 09, 2025
Problems with CleanBC roadmap
British Columbia’s CleanBC program was initiated in 2018. It has spawned innumerable websites, reports, studies and communiques. In February 2023, it was updated with the Roadmap to 2030 plan.