The Complete Brief
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November 26, 2025
Loopstra Nixon welcomes Yasmin Thompson as an associate
Loopstra Nixon LLP has announced that Yasmin Thompson is an associate, establishing a broad practice in banking and financial services the firm said in a release.
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November 26, 2025
Young activists vow to fight on after Ontario climate challenge setback
A landmark case arguing the Ontario government was violating the constitutional rights of seven youth activists because of inadequate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets has been dealt a setback — but those involved in the fight are saying they have no intention of giving up.
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November 26, 2025
Law360 Canada Pulse survey 2025: what lawyers really think about their profession
Find out what lawyers really think about their profession in Law360 Canada Pulse’s Lawyer Satisfaction Survey.
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November 26, 2025
Police behaviour sparks ‘excited delirium’ debate
“It’s letting the cops get away with murder!” That’s the reaction of one cynic upon hearing the Nov. 21, 2025, CTV News report on the Ontario Provincial Police probe that looked into the propriety of the Vancouver Police officers involved in the 2007 taser death of Robert Dziekański at Vancouver International Airport.
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November 26, 2025
My best lesson in law school
I had many wonderful profs in law school and had the honour of several of them becoming clients after I was called to the bar. I think they took pity on my struggling practice. But the most important lesson was not from a prof, but from a fellow student who wasn’t even there. Here’s how it goes.
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November 26, 2025
Retrospective review of Criterion 8 cases
The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) has released a steady stream of decisions addressing catastrophic impairment claims under Criterion 8, which concerns mental or behavioural disorders under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. A review of the decisions for the period of 2023 through 2025 reveals evolving patterns in applicant success rates and recurring themes in how adjudicators assess evidence and apply the AMA Guides, Fourth Edition.
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November 26, 2025
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES - Residential tenancy boards - Orders
Appeal by Heitner from decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court (Supreme Court) judge regarding judicial review applications. This appeal involved a dispute between a tenant and purchaser.
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November 26, 2025
Budget 2025 introduces business and international tax changes, part two
On Nov. 4, 2025, the federal government tabled Canada Strong: Budget 2025 (Budget 2025), marking Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s first budget tabled under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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November 25, 2025
Court grants church injunction in dispute over 30-day lease termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted a church an injunction preventing its landlord from terminating its long-term lease until after an appeal concerning the validity of a 30-day termination clause is decided.
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November 25, 2025
P.E.I. seeking input on proposed regulations for personal services
The government of Prince Edward Island is seeking input from residents on new draft regulations for the province’s personal services industry.