Ontario law society governance proposals ‘anti-democratic at their core,’ former bencher says
Philip Horgan
Former LSO bencher Philip Horgan said he felt the proposals were ‘anti-democratic at their core.’

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 @ 2:05 PM

New proposals recommending major change at the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) are raising the ire of a number of former benchers, who say they represent a move away from self-regulation of the legal profession and will lead to fewer voices being heard around the regulator’s board table. ... [read more]

Federal Court of Appeal: RRSP transfer to widow exempt from tax debt clawback

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 5:04 PM

The transfer of an RRSP from a deceased husband to his widow is not subject to a provision of the Income Tax Act allowing the Crown to collect unpaid tax debts from spouses or common-law partners, the Federal Court of Appeal has held. ... [read more]

Alberta court certifies class action targeting Calgary school board over alleged abuse at school

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has certified a class action lawsuit alleging that staff at a Calgary Board of Education (CBE) school knew and “failed to respond properly to the many disclosures of abuse” made by students against two teachers at the school. ... [read more]

Ontario Court of Appeal voids Ottawa golf course agreement, opening way for redevelopment

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 4:48 PM

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that provisions of a 1981 agreement requiring the perpetual operation of a golf course were void, clearing the path for the lands to be redeveloped. ... [read more]

Outlook for Canadian M&A market remains positive despite tariff threat, says KPMG report

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 4:18 PM

The threat of widespread U.S. tariffs could slow down merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Canada during the first half of 2025, but structural changes in trade could spur cross-border deals later in the year, according to multinational consulting firm KPMG. ... [read more]