The Guardians case: A cautionary tale in seeking interlocutory relief

By John McKeown ( November 10, 2025, 10:46 AM EST) -- When two of Canada’s largest providers of inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction services clashed over the use of the term “GUARDIANS,” the plaintiffs sought an interlocutory injunction from the Federal Court. This decision highlights the formidable legal hurdles applicants face (Schlegel Health Care Inc. v. Edgewood Health Network Inc., 2025 FC 1639)....