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January 14, 2026
Ontario law society announces appointment of new CEO
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced the appointment of Tom Teahen as its new CEO. Teahen will take over the top job Feb. 23. He brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience spanning government, the broader public sector and highly regulated industries.
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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
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 12, 2026
Canadian Food Inspection Agency provides update on new livestock traceability regulations
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.
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January 12, 2026
Court dismisses judicial review in $15M double taxation case
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.
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January 12, 2026
Court dismisses case alleging document suppression by opposing counsel
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.
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January 08, 2026
Court orders investigation into alleged discrimination over Elder services for Indigenous offenders
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.
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January 07, 2026
Ontario courts seek input on disability services
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.
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January 07, 2026
Court finds judicial review of armed forces promotion case moot
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.
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January 06, 2026
Feds accepting project proposals to promote workplace diversity, inclusivity
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.