Privative clause struck down; judicial review for ‘legality’ is constitutionally guaranteed: SCC
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner stated for the unanimous court ‘what is clear is that the availability of legality review — i.e. review to ensure that an exercise of public power has not exceeded the boundaries of an administrative decision-maker’s delegated authority — is constitutionally guaranteed.’
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 7:05 PM
In an administrative law landmark that addresses the scope of the Constitution’s guarantee of judicial review, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 9-0 that legislatures cannot validly use privative clauses to bar “legality review” by courts — i.e., the availability of curial review is constitutionally guaranteed for all aspects of delegated administrative decisions, including on questions of law, fact or mixed law and fact. ... [read more]
Ontario high court looks at labour standards protections and jurisdiction
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 5:21 PM
Ontario’s Appeal Court has highlighted that labour standards protections still apply if someone’s employer is in another jurisdiction, says the lawyer of a man suing a company in England for wrongful dismissal. ... [read more]
Canada launches new Strategic Exports Office to boost global trade
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 4:21 PM
The federal government has announced the creation of a new Strategic Exports Office (SEO) and related advisory council to support and guide Canadian businesses seeking to expand in international markets. ... [read more]
New agreement between Canada, B.C. on environment called ‘major win’
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 12:18 PM
B.C. Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders are celebrating a “major win” for British Columbia after striking a deal with the federal government to protect the economy and environment of the province’s North Coast. ... [read more]
N.B. court uses lawyer’s fraud case to examine rules for granting summary judgment
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 5:34 PM
New Brunswick’s Appeal Court has quashed a judge’s decision granting summary judgment to a bank being sued by a veteran lawyer who lost $100,000 after being taken in by fraudsters. ... [read more]