Business
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April 02, 2026
Feds end firearms buyback program after 67K declared
The federal government has announced that the nation-wide declaration period for the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program for individuals ended March 31, with over 67,000 assault-style firearms being declared by 37,869 owners. The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, however, called the program a failure as not all guns would be compensated.
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April 02, 2026
Federal review of Privacy Act focuses on data sharing, stronger privacy protections
The federal government has launched a major review of the Privacy Act, aimed at enabling greater use of personal data across institutions while strengthening privacy protections for Canadians, according to an April 2 release.
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April 02, 2026
Ontario decision clarifies when employee can keep ownership of work under Copyright Act
Ontario’s top court has ruled against a company that claimed software developed by an employee belonged to them, with the judges saying the work was not done in the normal course of employment. Nexus Solutions Inc., a London, Ont.-based company that develops and markets CEMView, a software product, claimed that competing software developed by a former employee belonged to them.
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April 02, 2026
B.C. proposes amendments for various Acts, changes to certain legal processes
On April 1, the B.C. government introduced the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 to the legislative assembly. If passed, the amendments will make changes to numerous provincial statutes, including those relating to judicial review, administrative penalty proceedings, statutory authority of correctional officers and more.
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April 02, 2026
Manitoba announces appointments to Research Manitoba board
The Manitoba government has appointed a new chair and several members to the Research Manitoba board of directors, according to Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz.
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April 02, 2026
Eco-friendly estate planning: Leaving a more sustainable legacy
Sustainable living does not have to end with your lifetime. In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, more and more individuals are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and leave things “greener” for future generations. Eco-friendly estate planning can integrate those values into practical decisions that reduce your environmental impact while caring for loved ones after your death. Below are a few “green” options to consider implementing in your estate plan.
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April 02, 2026
Ontario to cut small business tax rate to 2.2%
Ontario is proposing to cut the small business corporate income tax rate from 3.2 per cent to 2.2 per cent in its 2026 budget, a move expected to save more than 375,000 businesses up to $5,000 annually, according to an April 2 release.
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April 02, 2026
Attempted murder appeal examines relevance of video evidence
Everyone is familiar with the tragic events in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in an open convertible. A bystander, 58-year-old Abraham Zapruder, captured the shooting on his 8mm movie camera.
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April 02, 2026
PROCEEDINGS IN CONTRACT - Practice and procedure
Appeal by Millhouse Farms Inc. and Larry Millhouse (collectively, Millhouse) from a summary judgment decision granting De Lage Landen Financial Services Canada Inc. (DLL) $845,796 for a deficiency under a 2018 farm equipment lease (2018 Lease).
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April 01, 2026
Alberta launches condo dispute tribunal
Alberta has announced that as of April 1, residents in the province can submit applications to resolve disputes to the new Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal.