The Complete Brief
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June 04, 2025
Legal observers say changes in new Ontario bill impactful for both employers, workers
Ontario has proposed new legislation it says will protect Ontario workers and the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs, while at the same time increase safety and ensure compliance with employment rules.
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June 04, 2025
For insurers, it pays to wait: Why the CRR recommendations miss the mark
Faced with a backlog of cases in the civil justice system, Attorney General Doug Downey commissioned the Civil Rules Review (CRR) to make civil court proceedings more efficient, affordable and accessible. In doing so, he made the same misstep as several of his predecessors.
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June 04, 2025
Ontario court increases damages award in lawyer’s negligence action to $273K
The Ontario Court of Appeal has increased a damages award in a solicitor’s negligence action to nearly $273,000, granting compensation for legal fees and repairs after a lawyer missed the limitation period for claims related to a real estate transaction.
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June 04, 2025
Court decision points to continuing problems with Ontario’s tribunal system, says watchdog group
A recent Ontario Superior Court ruling helps illustrate the continuing struggles being faced by the province’s tribunal system, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) in particular, says a watchdog group.
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June 04, 2025
Governments must address the rising costs of refugee claims
Refugee policy is a contentious issue in every refugee-receiving country, and Canada is no exception. While there is broad consensus that Canada should protect those genuinely fleeing persecution, concerns arise when the number of asylum claims surges beyond manageable levels or when it appears that the government has lost control over the process.
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June 04, 2025
Legal scholar Marie-Eve Sylvestre named president and vice-chancellor of uOttawa
The University of Ottawa has announced the appointment of Marie-Eve Sylvestre as its 31st president and vice-chancellor.
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June 04, 2025
CIVIL EVIDENCE - Privilege - Privileged relationships - Religious communications - Waiver of privilege
Appeal by appellants from an order upholding an adjudicator’s order under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) requiring the production of certain records for review.
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June 04, 2025
Group suing psychiatric hospital turning to Supreme Court for class certification
A group in Ontario looking to sue a maximum-security psychiatric hospital for its use of solitary confinement will turn to Canada’s highest court after it was found there was insufficient “common issues” between the plaintiffs to allow for a class-action lawsuit.
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June 04, 2025
Dealing with invisible disabilities in the workplace
Researchers continue to discover new ways to diagnose and treat so-called “invisible disabilities,” giving new hope to long-term disability claimants.
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June 04, 2025
Why new Carney government must make Miscarriage of Justice Commission priority
One of the tests for the new Carney government will be the speed at which it makes an important new government commission operational. Bill C-40, known as the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act or David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law, was enacted on Dec. 17, 2024. This legislation established an independent Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission to replace the ministerial review process for wrongful convictions.