In-House Counsel
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April 10, 2025
Ontario court rules virtual access not required under open court principle
The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that denying virtual access to court proceedings does not violate the open court principle, clarifying that the principle does not guarantee the public’s right to be present in the courtroom.
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April 10, 2025
B.C. government steps up effort to reduce contracts with U.S. suppliers
The B.C. government is instructing its ministries, health authorities and core Crown corporations to review all contracts with an eye to reducing the province’s dependence on goods and services from U.S. suppliers amid the U.S.-Canada trade war.
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April 10, 2025
Constitutional clash brewing as Ottawa targets immigration bar with up to $1.5 million in admin penalties
Bar organizations are warning Ottawa that a new administrative monetary penalty regime to be applied to legal professionals — featuring penalties of up to $1.5 million for immigration and refugee lawyers determined by federal officials to have participated in clients’ misrepresentations — will be constitutionally challenged if lawyers are not exempted from the proposed regulations, which are expected to come into force later this year.
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April 10, 2025
Federal Court rejects Canada's motion to strike class action alleging RCMP doctors' misconduct
The Federal Court has dismissed a motion by Canada for an order to strike out portions of a statement of claim and to amend common issues in a class-action proceeding related to alleged abuses by medical doctors employed by the RCMP.
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April 10, 2025
Establishing irreparable harm: Difficulty in calculating damages for lost business not enough
In business disputes involving a request for injunctive relief, the moving party must generally establish that they would suffer irreparable harm that cannot be compensated for by monetary damages that would eventually be awarded at trial. However, courts have repeatedly held that difficulty in calculating damages for lost business is not sufficient to establish irreparable harm.
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April 10, 2025
Dismissal of class proceedings for delay: ONCA provides guidance
When is “mandatory dismissal for delay” actually mandatory?
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April 10, 2025
PUBLIC PENSION PLANS - Canada Pension Plan - Severe and prolonged disability - Appeals and judicial review
Application by applicant for judicial review concerning his eligibility for a disability pension under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The applicant, a former journalist and university instructor, suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and rheumatoid arthritis.
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April 09, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal overturns $10-million ruling against B.C. over misfeasance in public office
The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a $10-million damages award against the province for misfeasance in public office, ruling that misconduct by government officials did not cause the financial losses claimed by the plaintiff.
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April 09, 2025
Ontario proposes expansion of strong-mayor powers to 169 more municipalities
Ontario has announced it is proposing to expand strong-mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities’ heads of council as of May 1. The province said this will help deliver on provincial priorities, including building homes, transit and other infrastructure.
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April 09, 2025
LSO’s appeal allowed, Divisional Court order quashed in November 2021 licensing exams breach
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and quashed orders of the Divisional Court in connection with an information breach that compromised the integrity of the November 2021 online barrister and solicitor licensing exams.