Business
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April 08, 2025
When you’re in a trade war, Canadian contract law matters
Apart from the severe economic consequences like rattled markets and threat of a recession, a trade war also imposes significant uncertainty on commercial agreements with cross-border components. The decision by the American government to impose tariffs on various Canadian goods will have huge implications for Canadian businesses.
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April 08, 2025
The need for co-operation between separated parents
In the recent Ontario Court of Justice decision, Skiffington v. Parsons, 2025 ONCJ 66, para. 9, Justice Jennifer Daudlin addressed multiple parenting issues, including summer parenting schedules, structured travel provisions and transportation responsibilities. The decision underscores the necessity of co-operation between parents and facilitating parenting time to safeguard the children’s best interests, consistent with s. 24 of the Children’s Law Reform Act.
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April 08, 2025
CIVIL PROCEDURE – Right of action - Extinction - Judgments and orders – Appeals - Quashing or dismissal of
Appeal by appellant from chambers judge’s dismissal of his claim against the Province of British Columbia. The dismissal was based on immunity in s. 24(3) of the Industrial Roads Act.
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April 08, 2025
Foreign ownership and real estate: Appeal Court upholds foreign buyer tax reassessment in B.C.
A recent appeal heard by the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the applicability of the additional property transfer tax (ATT), or “foreign buyer tax,” under the province’s Property Transfer Tax Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 378.
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April 07, 2025
B.C. premier: Increase in softwood lumber duties will hurt forest workers, raise U.S. housing costs
B.C. premier David Eby has called planned increases in U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber an “attack on forest workers” that will also drive up housing costs for Americans.
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April 07, 2025
B.C. court certifies class action over public guardian’s failure to secure benefits for children in care
The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class action against the province's Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT), alleging that it was negligent and breached its fiduciary duty to children in care by failing to obtain no-cost federal and provincial education benefits for them.
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April 07, 2025
Ontario unveils $11 billion tariff support program, NL launches seafood marketing initiative
The Ontario government has announced it will provide approximately $11 billion as part of a multi-pronged effort to support workers and businesses struggling with the impact of U.S. tariffs. Separately, Newfoundland and Labrador announced the launch of a new program to market seafood products affected by tariffs from the U.S. and China.
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April 07, 2025
Proposed class action launched against Ford for vehicle transmission issues
A proposed class action has been filed against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. for operational issues in vehicles’ transmission.
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April 07, 2025
OSFI updates Guideline B-15 on climate risk management to align with new CSSB standards
On Feb. 20, 2025, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced updates to Guideline B-15 on climate risk management, including the postponement of certain climate-related disclosure obligations for federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs). This insight summarizes and provides context on the key updates to Guideline B-15.
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April 07, 2025
FEDERAL INCOME TAX - Business and property income - Expenses - Legal fees
Application by applicants for permission to appeal a court order affirming a review officer’s decision on the legal fee for tax planning advice related to a business sale.