SCC sheds new light on cause-of-action estoppel; clarifies requirements & application
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner said ‘cause-of-action estoppel plays a vital role in the Canadian legal system.’
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 5:51 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada has explained the contours and application of the cause-of-action estoppel branch of the common law doctrine of res judicata, dividing 6-3 in a Newfoundland and Labrador power-of-sale case to hold that the appellant mortgagee’s $4-million claim under a collateral mortgage is res judicata as it had already been determined in an earlier court proceeding. ... [read more]
Ontario Justice Centres receive OBA President’s Award for impact on justice
Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 5:09 PM
Ontario’s Justice Centres are being recognized with the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) President’s Award for their innovative community court model. ... [read more]
Federal regulators to examine AI impacts on competition, privacy and broadcasting
Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 4:21 PM
The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (CDRF) is hosting an interactive workshop that will bring together regulators and stakeholders to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence across competition, privacy, copyright, telecommunications and broadcasting policy, according to a May 11 release. ... [read more]
MP’s deepfakes bill would burden platforms, privacy lawyer says
Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 2:55 PM
On May 6, Liberal member of Parliament Michael Coteau introduced a private member’s bill in Parliament to regulate the online use and dissemination of deepfakes, but high-profile privacy lawyer David Fraser warns that the proposed law will place an undue burden on digital platforms. ... [read more]
Canada sanctions 28 Russian-linked individuals and entities over transfer of Ukrainian children
Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 2:17 PM
Canada has announced sanctions against 23 individuals and five entities over the alleged deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children from territories occupied by Russia. ... [read more]