May 06, 2026
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that commercial trading activity will not qualify as a source of income for tax purposes if it is undertaken in pursuit of tax losses rather than profit.
May 06, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal, finding that a cricket association was entitled to enforce a rule limiting players to one team and one mainland league, determining that the lower court failed to interpret the society’s purposes holistically.
May 06, 2026
New Brunswick has proposed legislation aimed at improving patient safety and “quality of care” through the establishment of an advisory committee, the clarifying of what is meant by “safety incidents” and improving the use of data in tracking trends.
May 06, 2026
Dickinson Wright has announced that corporate and commercial lawyer and trademark agent Mark H. Evans has joined the team as Of Counsel. He is based in the firm’s Toronto office.
May 06, 2026
The Government of Alberta is investing $8.9 million to build Western Canada’s “first provincial forensic DNA laboratory to speed up investigations and support prosecutions.”
May 06, 2026
On May 6, the federal government announced new “temporary controls under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for three substances that are at risk of entering the illegal drug supply.”
May 06, 2026
After extensive public consultation, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has issued new guidance on age assurance intended for “operators of websites and online services as well as age assurance developers.”
May 06, 2026
The federal government has announced new regulations to “enhance the oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants in Canada.” According to a government release, issued May 6, these measures will “reinforce the role of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and help applicants obtain more reliable, transparent and accountable services throughout their immigration or citizenship process.”
May 06, 2026
For many family businesses, especially those built across generations, the business is more than an asset. It represents decades of effort, risk-taking, and personal investment, which forms part of the family’s identity and legacy. Many family businesses are passed down among generations, with the ownership and management of such businesses often governed by family shareholder agreements. Yet, other family businesses may lack a clear succession plan when the next generation is not willing or capable of stepping into an owner-manager role.
May 06, 2026
By now, it should be abundantly clear that modern estate planning — particularly for clients with intellectual property — is less “tidy will and testament” and more “multidimensional chess played against the future.” The good news? There are strategies. The less-good news? They require actual planning.