Law360 Canada

Ford government’s ‘special economic zone’ law facing constitutional challenge

Ecojustice lawyer Lindsay Beck says Ontario’s legislation that gives the province power to set up special economic zones where laws can be suspended ‘subverts the separate roles and functions that the Constitution sets out for the legislative and executive branches of government.’

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 @ 2:55 PM

Ontario’s controversial legislation allowing it to fast-track infrastructure projects is facing a constitutional challenge. ... [read more]

Unions push for industrial strategy ahead of CUSMA review, warn of U.S. tariffs

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 @ 12:56 PM

Two of Canada’s largest unions are urging Ottawa to adopt a modern industrial strategy, warning that new U.S. tariffs could deepen economic strain as the country heads into a review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). ... [read more]

Legal team appeals ruling slashing $255M contingency fee to $40M

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 @ 3:50 PM

The legal team whose contingency fee was reduced from $255 million to $40 million after it negotiated a $10-billion settlement for 21 First Nations is appealing the decision, arguing the court undervalued its role in the historic agreement. ... [read more]

N.B. seeking more resident input on changes to landlord-tenant laws

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 @ 3:39 PM

New Brunswick’s government is seeking additional input from residents on changes to rental rules for tenants and landlords as part of its bid to modernize residential tenancies legislation. ... [read more]

Ontario introduces legislation for changes to regional governance

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 @ 2:34 PM

On April 2, Ontario introduced the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 to change how certain regional governments function, saying the changes would support lower costs for municipal taxpayers and better align decision-making with shared provincial and regional priorities. ... [read more]