The Complete Brief
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September 23, 2025
Angela Ribarich returns to McCague Borlack as associate
McCague Borlack has announced that, after having summered and articled at the firm, Angela Ribarich is returning as an associate.
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September 23, 2025
Mathews Dinsdale welcomes Megan Beal as partner
Mathews Dinsdale has announced the addition of its newest partner, Megan Beal, to the firm’s Toronto office.
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September 23, 2025
Navigating the changing landscape of gift exclusions in family law
Giving gifts to family members has long been part of normal estate and financial planning. In Ontario — and in many other jurisdictions — parents often transfer money or assets, such as shares in a family business, to their children.
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September 23, 2025
NCR appeal asks: How long is too long to file an appeal?
How long is too long to file a notice of appeal? In 2013, Ahmed Ahmed pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault but was found not criminally responsible (NCR) by reason of a mental disorder.
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September 23, 2025
No benefit of hindsight: Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies framework for rectification
Rectification is an equitable remedy that corrects mistakes in written agreements. The recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal, Pyxis Real Estate Equities Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 ONCA 65, provides an important reminder of how rectification operates in the tax context and the importance of obtaining good tax advice.
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September 22, 2025
Court upholds certification denial for major junior hockey abuse class action as unmanageable
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the refusal to certify a class action alleging decades of systemic abuse in major junior hockey, deferring to a motion judge’s conclusion that the case would be unmanageable.
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September 22, 2025
Ontario and U.K. enter clean energy partnership for nuclear fusion
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group have signed a memorandum of understanding for Ontario to supply tritium, a critical fuel for nuclear fusion, to support the UKAEA’s fusion research and energy development projects.
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September 22, 2025
Immigration program plagued by backlogs and uncertainty
Immigration has always been central to Canada’s growth, with governments arguing that newcomers are vital to the economy, diversity and innovation. However, in 2025, immigration became the subject of sharp public debate.
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September 22, 2025
Ryan Walter rejoins DLA Piper as associate
Ryan Walter has returned to DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s Edmonton office as an associate in the corporate group.
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September 22, 2025
Court orders building demolition over permit, contamination issues
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered the demolition of a development due to the company going on with construction despite soil contamination and the lack of a building permit.