Court upholds dismissal of CUPW defamation action over comments that it supports Hamas
Thursday, August 06, 2026 @ 4:30 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a defamation action brought by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) over comments suggesting it supported terrorism and Hamas, finding that the defence of fair comment applied even though the statements were defamatory and substantially untrue. ... [read more]
Federal Court declines to order transgender ‘dangerous offender’ moved to women’s prison
Thursday, August 06, 2026 @ 4:08 PM
Most transgender women in federal correctional institutions are incarcerated in prisons for men, the Federal Court heard in a recent review of the penitentiary system’s refusal to move a transgender inmate to a women’s prison. The inmate fears for her safety in the maximum-security men’s prison where she is incarcerated. ... [read more]
Ontario proposes streamlining 13 natural resource permits, impacting wildlife, forestry
Thursday, August 06, 2026 @ 3:10 PM
The Ontario government is proposing changes to “modernize and streamline 13 natural resource permits,” which would allow mining and infrastructure projects to “move forward faster and with greater certainty.” ... [read more]
Ontario auto insurance changes leave public facing gaps in coverage, lawyers say
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 @ 3:24 PM
Last Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 @ 9:48 AM
Lawyers are saying Ontario’s recent overhaul of standard auto insurance coverage is leaving potential accident victims exposed to major gaps in benefits — a situation they may not be aware of. As of July 1, the only statutory accident benefits (SABs) automatically included in Ontario’s standard automobile policy are medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits. ... [read more]