Natural Resources
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October 01, 2024
Sword in the stone: Demystifying the concept of ‘use’ in patent infringement dispute
The recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal in Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd. v. Arc Resources Ltd., (2024 FCA 67), navigates through the complexities surrounding patent infringement claims. Much like the legendary challenge of drawing the sword from the stone, this case meticulously unpacks the scope and concept of “use” in the context of infringement under s. 42 of the Patent Act.
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September 27, 2024
Supreme Court rejects leave to appeal three decisions touching tax, labour and human rights
The Supreme Court of Canada this week effectively upheld lower court decisions in three significant business cases, dismissing leave to appeal rulings from the Federal Court of Appeal and courts of appeal in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.
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September 27, 2024
Competition Commissioner: Expect more, faster enforcement and stronger remedies
Bolstered by recent amendments to the Competition Act, the Competition Bureau will increase its enforcement activities, taking faster, more people-focused action and seeking stronger remedies, Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell said on Sept. 26.
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September 27, 2024
Federal Court offers bar, litigants expedited ‘no-hearing’ judicial review for study permit refusals
In an effort to speed up the judicial review of hundreds of study permit refusals as the Federal Court also contends with thousands of other immigration cases, the national trial court is offering parties who opt into a new pilot project a “simplified” no-hearing, in-writing-only procedure where judges will simultaneously decide a JR leave application and the JR’s merits, and do so within five months rather than the 14 to 18 months usually required for a final decision under the general procedure.
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September 27, 2024
Understanding the right to refuse unsafe work for Canadian employers
As a Canadian employer, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is not just a moral obligation but also a legal requirement. The right to refuse unsafe work is an essential aspect of workplace safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act across Canada. This regulation empowers employees to stop working if they believe their safety or the safety of others is at risk.
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September 26, 2024
Vote with animal welfare in mind | V. Victoria Shroff, KC
Pollsters confirm what most of us already know: “Animal welfare remains an important topic in Canada.” One need not be an animal law lawyer to agree with this statement. The welfare of animals matters, but it does not exist in a vacuum. Animal welfare is inextricably interrelated with humans and the earth.
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September 25, 2024
Manitoba government extends cancellation of gas tax until end of 2024
The Manitoba government has announced it is extending the moratorium on its 14-cents-per-litre gas tax until the end of the year.
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September 24, 2024
Canada inks halibut fishing deal with France; begins Beaufort Sea boundary talks with U.S. this fall
Canada has cut a deal with France on sharing the fishing quota for the total allowable catch Canada sets for Atlantic halibut, and Ottawa has also created a “joint task force” with the U.S. government to negotiate the disputed Canada-U.S. boundary in the Beaufort Sea.
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September 24, 2024
Words matter: Alberta Court of Appeal overturns pipeline leak coverage decision
In August 2024, the Alberta Court of Appeal in Paramount Resources Ltd. v. Chubb Insurance Co. of Canada, [2024] A.J. No. 987, overturned the summary trial decision that found an insured was entitled to coverage afforded under its pollution liability policy and reversed the $9.74 million award. This is an important decision in contract interpretation as the main dispute of this matter hinged on the meaning of one word in the policy: “detected.”
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September 23, 2024
Feds discuss grocery supply chain, legislative changes in response to food price volatility report
The federal government has released its response to the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s 18th report, A Call to Action: How Government and Industry Can Fight Back Against Food Price Volatility, tabled in the House of Commons earlier this year.