Business
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September 09, 2025
Aviva estopped from denying coverage in boating accident after delay in raising coverage concerns
The Federal Court rejected an insurer’s bid to avoid defending and paying claims from a fatal boating accident, ruling that it was estopped from denying coverage after delaying and taking steps that prejudiced the insured’s access to evidence.
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September 09, 2025
Canada signs General Security of Information Agreement with Spain
The federal government has announced the signing of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) with Spain.
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September 09, 2025
Unlicensed builder in Ontario fined over $200,000, HCRA warns of ‘increased enforcement’
An unlicensed builder and his company have been fined over $200,000 in Ontario for “illegal building and failing to enrol new homes in the province’s warranty plan.”
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September 09, 2025
Concerned Canadians’ digital sovereignty agenda: What’s next?
Last week, a coalition of policy experts, civil society groups and other concerned Canadians sought to crystallize concerns for digital sovereignty voiced in the context of the current trade environment in an agenda to strengthen protections for Canada’s technology infrastructure.
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September 09, 2025
Draeden Lee returns to McCague Borlack as associate
McCague Borlack LLP has welcomed Draeden Lee back as an associate after he summered and articled with the firm.
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September 09, 2025
Taking security over digital assets in Canada: The question can no longer be ignored
In secured financing transactions, lenders have long relied on a broad spectrum of collateral classes, and over time have progressively incorporated new forms of financial innovation. In recent years, the composition of collateral pools is again shifting.
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September 08, 2025
Court restores denial of patent reinstatement, affirms patent agent due care obligation
The Federal Court of Appeal has restored a decision denying a request to reinstate a patent application, confirming that the obligation to exercise due care to prevent patent abandonment applies to both the applicant and its patent agent.
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September 08, 2025
Atlantic Canada to receive $80 million from tariff response program
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that $80 million from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) will be dedicated to businesses in Atlantic Canada, including the seafood, manufacturing and steel sectors.
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September 08, 2025
Court orders CRA to redetermine taxes for U.S. citizen living in Canada
The Federal Court has remitted a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision for redetermination in a case where the employer of a U.S. citizen living in Canada withheld taxes from her pay for U.S. governments.
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September 08, 2025
Justice Amy Peck joins B.C. Supreme Court as associate judge
A new associate judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, according to an announcement from the province. Justice Amy Peck’s appointment was effective Sept. 5, 2025, and she will be located in Vancouver.