Five-judge panel overturns Handley Estate rule on undisclosed partial settlements
Rebecca Shoom of Lerners LLP said the decision would be welcomed by Ontario litigators because the Handley Estate framework had created significant uncertainty around disclosure obligations and exposed parties to “extreme” consequences for procedural missteps.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 11:40 AM
A five-judge panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned the Handley Estate rule, which had required courts to stay proceedings where parties failed to immediately disclose partial settlement agreements that altered the litigation landscape. ... [read more]
Court dismisses application in document production case for military police complaints
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 5:41 PM
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review, finding that the Military Police Complaints Commission cannot compel the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal to produce records tied to conduct-complaint investigations. ... [read more]
Saskatchewan seeks input on planned changes to adoption laws
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 3:43 PM
Saskatchewan is seeking feedback on proposed legislative changes that would modernize adoption laws to reflect the current “social, cultural and legal landscape” — particularly when it comes to Indigenous identity, language and community. ... [read more]
Alberta to engage on new regulatory strategy for water from oilsands mines
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 3:27 PM
Alberta has announced plans to reach out to the public on recommendations aimed at developing a long-term provincial approach for managing oilsands mine water and fluid tailings. ... [read more]
Federal Court quashes ‘stream of consciousness’ CERB decision
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 4:57 PM
The Federal Court has set aside a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) finding that an individual was ineligible for benefits under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, ruling that the decision-maker’s reasons were “hardly” intelligible. ... [read more]