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B.C. announces new restricted insurance-agent licence

‘Too often, people feel pressured or uncertain when offered add-on insurance with purchases like electronics or mortgages,’ said B.C. Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey in a statement.

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 9:25 AM

British Columbia has announced that new licensing rules are coming into effect on Jan. 1, 2027, requiring businesses to assist people in making informed decisions about buying add-on insurance for products or services. ... [read more]

Court finds Environment Canada’s interpretation of Clean Fuel Regulations unreasonable

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 4:49 PM

The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review application and found that Environment and Climate Change Canada’s interpretation of the Clean Fuel Regulations concerning a carbon sequestering project in Alberta was unreasonable. ... [read more]

Federal Court of Appeal upholds CTA’s decision on CN Rail grain revenue caps

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 4:38 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)’s refusal to reopen CN Rail’s maximum grain revenue caps for certain crop years, despite the company’s claim that COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine drove an unprecedented gap between forecast and actual inflation in its input costs. ... [read more]

B.C. receives over 260 submissions on improving province’s business environment

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 10:05 AM

The Government of British Columbia has received more than 260 submissions through its “Ease of Doing Business” initiative and is reviewing them to “foster a business environment that supports good jobs and economic growth.” ... [read more]

Court finds CRA officer made reviewable decision in denying $880K refund

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 9:25 AM

The Federal Court has found that an officer of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made an unreasonable decision concerning a request for refund of a garnishment amount totalling nearly $880,000. ... [read more]