Business
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February 27, 2026
Feds launch consultations to strengthen Canada’s automotive remission framework
On Feb. 27, the federal government launched consultations on “potential ways to strengthen Canada’s automotive remission framework by further incentivizing companies to produce and invest in Canada, ensuring Canada remains a global powerhouse for automotive manufacturing.”
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February 27, 2026
Ontario court enforces settlement despite unexecuted release
In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc., 2026 ONSC 1030, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that employers and employees can form a legally binding agreement even where the agreement provides that a full and final release will be executed later. The decision illustrates that once the essential terms of a settlement are clearly set out and accepted, courts will hold the parties to those terms.
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February 27, 2026
Loosening negotiation jams: Considered use of apologies in mediation
“I’m really sorry that you are overly sensitive and therefore were hurt by what I said.”
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February 27, 2026
Curative provision of Planning Act consent trumps lease: Court of Appeal
On Feb. 20, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. v. North Elgin Centre Inc., 2026 ONCA 129, in which the court dismissed the appeal by the landlord regarding a long-term ground lease to its tenant, McDonald’s.
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February 26, 2026
Ottawa tables $502.8B Main Estimates for 2026-27 with higher defence, debt spending
The federal government has tabled the Main Estimates 2026-27 in the House of Commons, outlining $502.8 billion in planned budgetary spending for the upcoming fiscal year, including $230.4 billion yet to be approved by Parliament.
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February 26, 2026
Manitoba increases venture capital tax credit to $30M
The Manitoba government is increasing its Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit to $30 million from $22 million to stimulate private investment and speed up growth of early-stage and scaling companies.
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February 26, 2026
Court allows appeal in uncertain covenant case concerning abuse of process doctrine
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a case claiming uncertain covenants for units in a building, finding that the chambers judge did not adequately engage the abuse of process doctrine for relitigation.
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February 26, 2026
Leeza Pece named partner at Jones Kopp
The Toronto-based Jones Kopp Litigation has named Leeza Pece as its newest partner.
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February 26, 2026
Ontario Court of Appeal confirms bankruptcy orders appealable as of right
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that bankruptcy orders are appealable as of right, rejecting arguments that its recent endorsement of a restrictive approach to insolvency appeals means leave is required to challenge a bankruptcy order.
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February 26, 2026
Alberta sex assault appeal focuses on text messages, child’s testimony
As the recent disclosure of the Epstein files illustrates, being accused or suspected of pedophilia can destroy an individual’s reputation. How difficult is it to be convicted of such a crime?