June 12, 2026
In a novel and potentially far-reaching constitutional judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-3 that the 2019 appointment of a unilingual lieutenant-governor in Canada’s only officially bilingual province infringed the Charter’s s. 16(2) linguistic protections for New Brunswick’s francophone minority.
June 12, 2026
Canada’s telecommunications regulator has launched a consultation to bring protections for buyers of internet, cellphone, home phone and television services together under a single code.
June 12, 2026
The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside an order pausing restrictions by the transport minister on certain military aviation activities, saying the judge improperly assessed whether the restriction notice served the public interest.
June 12, 2026
This week’s brief highlights a selection of Law360 Canada’s top stories, along with details on how lawyers can take part in our annual satisfaction survey examining financial, physical and mental well-being across the profession.
June 12, 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed a motion to strike an environmental group’s challenge to a federal authorization for 14 temporary river crossings in Alberta, finding that the group met the test for public interest standing.
June 12, 2026
OnlyFans is a subscription-based online platform that allows creators to earn income from digital content through monthly subscription fees, tips and pay‑per‑view interactions. Although frequently associated with adult content (sexually explicit), the platform is used by a wide range of creators, including fitness professionals, entertainers and social media influencers.
June 12, 2026
On June 12, the federal government tabled new legislation, An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour. If passed, the Act would “reinforce Canada’s existing framework to prevent goods made with forced labour from entering the Canadian market.”
June 12, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched the National Food Security Strategy, the first of its kind in Canada. The strategy aims to open the market for independent retailers and boost domestic food production for a stronger and more affordable food system.
June 12, 2026
Based on the factual findings of the trial judge in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303, there was overwhelming evidence in that case that the wife was the victim of a long-term pattern of physical and psychological abuse and financial control that constituted coercive control, causing her significant long-term harm.
June 12, 2026
In a recent decision arising from a protracted neighbour dispute, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice underscored the importance of civility in maintaining the peaceful enjoyment of property: Frederick v. Spence, 2026 ONSC 3167. As the trial judge observed, “The fabric of our neighbourhoods is enriched when there is respect for the diversity of our neighbours, their property and their privacy.”