January 13, 2026
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.
January 12, 2026
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has made a statement on proposed amendments of Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations, noting that they are not currently in place and have not been finalized. The proposed amendments have been in development for over 10 years.
January 12, 2026
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court has dismissed an application for judicial review in a case where a corporation claimed it was subject to double taxation, resulting in an extra payment of over $15 million.
January 12, 2026
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a case brought against the counsel of the defendants in an underlying corporate dispute alleging the suppression of relevant documents.
January 08, 2026
In a case where serious discrimination allegations were made for a correctional institution’s failure to provide appropriate Elder services to Indigenous offenders, the Federal Court has required an outside investigation to be conducted while remitting the matter back to the Special Advisor to the Commissioner.
January 07, 2026
Ontario’s courts are seeking feedback on how to improve services for persons with disabilities. The Ontario Courts Accessibility Committee is asking individuals who have a disability and have used an Ontario courthouse to take a survey on their experience.
January 07, 2026
The Federal Court has concluded that a judicial review application of a Canadian Armed Forces decision was moot, as the respondent agreed to a redetermination of the applicant’s grievance regarding denied eligibility to become sergeant.
January 06, 2026
The federal government is calling for project proposals that will help create safer, more inclusive and equitable workplaces in federally regulated private sectors. The focus will be on preventing harassment and violence, removing systemic barriers and improving workplace culture.
January 06, 2026
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be visiting Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with a Canadian senior-level business delegation from Jan. 7 to 14. He intends to meet with government officials and business leaders to strengthen economic partnerships in the Gulf region.
January 05, 2026
Ombudsman Ontario is marking 10 years of independent municipal oversight, stating that since 2016, the ombudsperson has worked with local officials to resolve more than 30,000 public complaints and inquiries and found systemic solutions to improve governance.