Friday, December 05, 2025 @ 6:16 PM
Last Updated: Friday, December 05, 2025 @ 6:29 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the guilt of a nurse who was convicted in Ontario of attempting to murder both her mother and child via insulin overdoses; however, the top court’s majority declined to decide if and when murder charges can be laid in respect of actions that aid the suicide of others. ... [read more]
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
In a class action proceeding, the Federal Court has recognized a sui generis fiduciary duty owed by Canada to the Shamattawa First Nation, addressing the long-standing issue of inadequate access to safe drinking water on reserves. ... [read more]
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 @ 2:03 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld an order declaring a corporation and its sole officer vexatious litigants, citing years of meritless court proceedings, hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid costs awards and multimillion-dollar lawsuits that ultimately settled for nuisance-level amounts. ... [read more]
Monday, December 08, 2025 @ 2:11 PM
More than 60 per cent of Quebec lawyers with fewer than 10 years of experience suffer from psychological distress, a comprehensive study reveals, painting a disconcerting portrait of young lawyers overwhelmed by stress and struggling with the pressures of billable hours and long workweeks. ... [read more]
Friday, December 05, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
In litigation related to the alleged bread price-fixing conspiracy, the Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed representative plaintiffs’ appeal of their motion to add Maple Leaf Foods as a defendant in a class action, citing the doctrine of res judicata. ... [read more]
Federal judges ‘reluctantly’ take Carney gov’t to court in dispute over pay, judicial independence
