June 30, 2026
Jeffrey Mak has joined Clark Wilson as an associate in its commercial real estate group in Vancouver.
June 30, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, will bring millions of visitors to Toronto and Vancouver and generate an extraordinary surge in short-term rental income for Canadian homeowners near those venues.
June 30, 2026
For those involved in commercial real estate in Quebec, and in particular in helping commercial landlords and tenants under long-term leases deal with Quebec’s land transfer tax regime, and deal with Quebec’s voluntary disclosure regime for missteps in land transfer tax compliance, there are some noteworthy developments in 2026, briefly referred to below.
June 26, 2026
Appeal by Fayant from an order declaring that transfer of property from Poitras to her was at undervalue and requiring her to pay the shortfall to the bankrupt estate.
June 26, 2026
Graham is in his 50s, he’s disabled and uses a wheelchair. A resident in a shelter for homeless people, Graham desperately needed legal information help. Our team of community justice helpers met with him many times, and we were able to answer to his questions. Now every morning, he and I greet each other as I head off to work.
June 26, 2026
The recent decision in Ramotar v. Ramotar, 2026 ONSC 2153 by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice raises significant concerns regarding the protection of vulnerable seniors, the application of established legal principles and the risks associated with joint ownership as an estate planning tool.
June 25, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Golden Spigot Pub Ltd. v. Eddy Ng Management Services Ltd., 2026 BCCA 231, strengthens liquidation as a practical remedy in disputes involving closely held corporations that function like partnerships.
June 25, 2026
Earlier this year, the Divisional Court of Ontario found that procedures adopted by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) to determine its jurisdiction were unreasonable and contrary to law.
June 24, 2026
New Brunswick is extending a rent cap put in place to combat an ongoing housing crisis in the Maritime province. According to a June 24 news release, the province “is maintaining its rent cap at three per cent for the 2027 calendar year in response to ongoing affordability issues.”
June 24, 2026
McDougall Gauley LLP has added Joy M. Brailean, Shaan Kapila, Jenna L. Sabine and Tenielle A. Workman as lawyers following their articling with the firm, the Saskatchewan firm says. All were called to the bar in May and June 2026.