OPC Federal Court: Google De-listing Application Seeks PIPEDA Order
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada · 28 Aug
Parties Are Encouraged to Reach Agreements on the Maintenance of Activities in Relation to Section 87.4 (1) of
Canada Industrial Relations Board · 20 Aug
FINTRAC Project NoCargo Stolen Vehicles: RCMP Recovers 392, Prevents Export
Philippe Dufresne: Canada Privacy Act Modernization Submission Filed
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CIRO Publishes Interactive Map of Canadian Investment Regulatory Framework
The Law Society of Manitoba released its "What We Heard from Community" report, detailing challenges from a 15-month consultation for the Manitoba Access to Justice Initiative. The consultation engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including diverse communities, governments, and service providers, t
The Alberta Court of King's Bench has released a new guide to help self-represented litigants draft litigation plan orders for family cases. This guide outlines necessary pre-trial steps and deadlines, defining key terms like mandatory intake triage conferences and streamlined trials.
The British Columbia Court of Appeal reduced a taxi accident damages award by $350,000, primarily by adjusting the lost future earning capacity component. In Chau v. Courchesne, 2026 BCCA 345, the appellate court found the trial judge erred by using an incorrect base salary assumption for future ear
Five new judges have been appointed to the Saskatchewan Provincial Court: Darin Chow (Moose Jaw), Roger DeCorby (Yorkton), Alexandra Findlay (Saskatoon), Suzanne Lalonde (Regina), and Jason Peszko (Prince Albert). Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan's Justice Minister, stated these appointments will enhance th
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal ruled that a beneficiary's application to remove an executrix triggered a will's no-contest clause. The Court of Appeal set aside a lower court's decision to enforce the clause because it failed to apply the 'frivolous and vexatious' test.
The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's finding that a doctor was negligent in administering a tetanus vaccine. The patient suffered severe pain, restricted movement, and was diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis, also known as a frozen shoulder, after the injection.
This ruling holds substantial legal significance for practitioners, particularly those involved in personal injury litigation, as it underscores the appellate court's rigorous scrutiny of damages assessments, especially for complex claims involving specialized professionals. The BCCA's intervention highlights the critical importance of presenting robust and logically consistent expert evidence regarding future earning capacity, career trajectories, and the long-term impact of injuries on specific professional functions. For businesses and insurers, it reinforces the potential for significant liability in cases where injuries affect high-earning individuals, necessitating thorough and realistic assessments of potential future losses. The decision serves as a reminder that trial court findings, even on factual matters, are subject to appellate review if a palpable and overriding error can be demonstrated.
Five new judges, Brent Ian Davidson, Vanessa Elizabeth Decker, Mark Andrew Jacula, Andrew David Midwood, and Cindy Nadler, have been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice. These judicial appointments, announced by Attorney General Doug Downey, became effective on August 27.
The Unaccompanied Minors Project, which connects Ontario lawyers with young refugee claimants, has relaunched with a new structure this spring. Originally established in 2011 by the IRB, RBC Law Group, McCarthy Tétrault, and Pro Bono Ontario, its management has now transferred to the Centre for Refu
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