Union certification bid in Quebec falls under derivative federal power over labour relations: SCC
For the Supreme Court of Canada’s majority, Justice Andromache Karakatsanis rejected the dissenting view that the appeal is ‘a test of the targeted use of the declaratory power’ that has the potential to ‘extend federal authority over labour relations in a manner that flatly contradicts the principle of federalism.’
Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 5:47 PM
With all its Quebec judges warning, in dissent, against the improper expansion of federal authority over labour relations, the Supreme Court of Canada has 5-4 affirmed that a union certification bid from Quebec falls within derivative federal jurisdiction over labour relations rather than under the province’s labour code. On Nov. 6, Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, writing for the majority, dismissed the attorney general of Quebec’s appeal: Quebec (Attorney General) v. SGS Canada inc., 2026 SCC 37. ... [read more]
Reaction to newly tabled federal budget mixed as industries call for investment, stability
Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 5:17 PM
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. ... [read more]
Ontario court certifies TD investor class action over alleged AML misrepresentations
Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has certified a class action against TD Bank over allegations that it misrepresented its anti-money laundering (AML) controls, after its main U.S. operating subsidiary and its holding company pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy to commit money laundering. ... [read more]
Manitoba court dismisses $90M last-of-its-kind wheat pooling class action
Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 4:51 PM
The Manitoba Court of King’s Bench has dismissed what it described as the final class action relating to Bill C-18, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, which also encompassed the Canadian Wheat Board (Interim Operations) Act. ... [read more]
Legal observers say new Ontario red tape bill would gut public environmental rights
Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 4:11 PM
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. ... [read more]