Court orders new trials in property dispute after finding errors in implied-term analysis
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 3:55 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a dispute over lot purchase agreements signed in 2016, finding that a trial judge erred in concluding that the contracts remained enforceable until a development condition was satisfied eight years later. ... [read more]
N.L. giving greater powers to province’s seniors’ advocate
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 3:13 PM
Newfoundland and Labrador has passed legislation giving its seniors’ advocate the powers of “individual advocacy and investigation.” According to a June 5 news release, the move aligns the role of the province’s seniors’ advocate with that of “similar statutory officers,” such as the citizens’ representative and the child and youth advocate. ... [read more]
Court rejects EA’s appeal of class action certification against its in-game loot boxes
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 3:06 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal and cross-appeal of a certified class action against video game company Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) relating to the sale of “loot boxes” bought by players in 77 games. ... [read more]
Ottawa launches $150M liquidity program for airlines amid elevated jet fuel costs
Monday, June 08, 2026 @ 5:26 PM
The federal government has announced a new liquidity facility that will provide eligible Canadian airlines with loans worth up to $150 million to help them manage financial pressures resulting from elevated jet fuel costs linked to disruptions in global energy markets including the Iran war. ... [read more]