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November 13, 2026
The federal government is proposing to raise the luxury-tax threshold for fully electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles from $100,000 to $150,000, while maintaining the $100,000 threshold for other vehicles. The change will come into effect on Nov. 13 subject to parliamentary approval, according to a Nov. 12 release.
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November 13, 2026
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres will put significant new pressure on Canadian electricity grids and water systems, and legal professionals are saying people in the industry need to pay close attention to a web of regulatory issues when getting potential projects off the ground.
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November 13, 2026
The Court of Appeal for Ontario’s recent decision in KingSett Mortgage Corp. v. Mapleview Developments Ltd., 2026 ONCA 512 provides important guidance on the calculation of holdback deficiencies under s. 78(2) of the Construction Act. The decision resolves a long-standing uncertainty regarding the extent to which lien claimants are entitled to priority over a construction mortgage where an owner has failed to retain the statutory holdback.
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November 13, 2026
Last year, we prepared a series of three articles on governance issues relating to holding companies (HoldCos) and Ontario’s municipally owned electricity distribution utilities. In the first article of this series, we described how HoldCos can be used to increase corporate control, mitigate risks and maximize business synergies. In the second instalment, we reviewed the historical development and use of HoldCos within the electricity distribution sector in Ontario. In the third segment, we explored an array of corporate governance issues emerging from the use of HoldCos in this sector.
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November 13, 2026
If Canada’s tax system were a house, business leaders would want more than new kitchen countertops. A KPMG pre-budget survey found that 87 per cent of business leaders support a comprehensive review of the tax system. Budget 2026 did not deliver a new house. However, it did deliver targeted renovations on some work that was long overdue.
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November 12, 2026
The Ontario Superior Court has declined to rule out a constructive trust over 651 Crown-owned parcels on the Bruce Peninsula as a potential remedy for historical breaches of the honour of the Crown, including the Crown’s failure to diligently protect First Nations’ lands from settler encroachment.
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November 12, 2026
Foreign ministers from Canada and other G7 countries have issued a joint statement after their meeting in Paris on topics relating to Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and other global affairs, as well as economic and food security, organized crime and frontier models.
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November 12, 2026
On Oct. 27, Ontario’s Ministry of Energy and Mines released the long-awaited final report from the Panel for Utility Leadership and Service Excellence (the PULSE report).
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November 11, 2026
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in a case where a noting in default was set aside, then restored, finding that a court may consider the test for setting aside a default judgment when deciding whether to lift a noting in default.
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November 09, 2026
Ottawa is extending the horizontal remission for U.S. tariffs by one year, to June 30, 2028, while also expanding such relief to include non-steel goods used in mining, quarrying, or the extraction of oil and gas, and all goods used by public education entities, including those mandated by Indigenous organizations.
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November 09, 2026
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan establishes how many permanent residents and new temporary residents the federal government intends to admit each year. The latest 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan, announced on Nov. 5, maintains annual permanent resident admissions at 380,000 and sets new temporary resident arrivals at 370,000 for each of the next three years.
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November 09, 2026
Bruce Lawrence has joined Fasken as a partner in its capital markets and mergers and acquisitions group in Calgary.
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November 06, 2026
Reactions to the recently released federal budget have ranged from welcoming to warning, as organizations stress the need for stability amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Budget 2026, released on Nov. 5, emphasized growth and sovereignty with proposals geared towards energy infrastructure, critical minerals, affordability and supporting the arts.
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November 06, 2026
Legal observers are raising alarm bells about Ontario’s new omnibus red tape bill, saying it will largely eliminate the ability of people to hold the government accountable for decisions that could impact the environment and their communities.
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November 05, 2026
Capping bank customers’ liability for unauthorized transactions, extending the ban on foreign ownership of residential real estate and an enhanced capital gains exemption — along with new and stiffer penalties for environmental and fisheries violations — are among the myriad legislative changes the Carney government has proposed in its second budget.
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November 05, 2026
The federal government has announced that it is conducting consultations on 12 Atlantic salmon populations for potential listing under the Species at Risk Act. The populations range across Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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November 03, 2026
The recent Canada Investment Summit generated significant discussion about Canada’s ability to attract new investment and support long-term economic growth. For foreign companies and investors evaluating opportunities in Canada, tax planning is not merely a compliance matter. It can affect deal economics, financing flexibility, cash repatriation, treaty access and exit value.
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November 03, 2026
A group of more than 100 impact assessment experts is calling on the federal government to withdraw its proposed Building Canada Strong Act, warning it would have “devastating impacts for nature, climate and the well-being of Canadians” if enacted.
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October 30, 2026
Canada and the European Union have launched what they call a “partnership of nations” aimed at addressing strategic concerns and common issues.
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October 30, 2026
Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan delivered nine performance audit reports to the House of Commons on Oct. 29. The reports cover topics including money laundering, procurement technology, public health, the dental care plan, import assessments, ammunition, thermal coal commitments, water monitoring and net-zero emissions.
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October 29, 2026
Canada must “prepare for all contingencies up to and including war and other worst-case scenarios,” Prime Minister Mark Carney announced as he unveiled his government’s plan to roll out a new national security strategy over the coming year to ensure that the country can “control its own destiny and is resilient in the face of daunting challenges.”
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October 29, 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed a claim brought by Black River First Nation over less favourable reserve land terms under Treaty 5, finding that the disparity did not breach the honour of the Crown and that the Crown did not owe the First Nation a fiduciary duty when it joined the treaty.
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October 27, 2026
Appeal by ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. (collectively, appellants) from Alberta Utilities Commission (Commission) decisions reopening their 2018-2022 performance-based regulation plans and ordering customer refunds.
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October 26, 2026
On Oct. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump wrote: “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter.”
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October 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have launched an “ambitious Canada-Türkiye strategic partnership” back by a three-year action plan. According to a federal release, the partnership will “deepen cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, energy, and people-to-people ties.”