Business
-
September 03, 2025
Federal Court rejects racism class action by civilian defence, armed forces employees
The Federal Court has denied certification of a proposed discrimination class action against the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by civilian employees who claimed they experienced systemic racism.
-
September 03, 2025
Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson welcomes 100-day plan to strengthen service at CRA
The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, is “pleased” with the federal government’s request for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to implement a “100-day plan to strengthen its services, reduce delays, and improve accessibility for taxpayers.”
-
September 03, 2025
Josh White joins DLA Piper’s Montreal office
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has announced that Josh White has joined its Montreal office as an associate in the finance and corporate groups.
-
September 02, 2025
Simon Fraser University report states oil and gas has cost economy $117B
According to a new cost-benefit analysis report by Simon Fraser University’s Clean Energy Research Group, climate change induced by fossil fuel is leading to losses of $117 billion for the Canadian economy — net of the oil and gas sector’s GDP contributions.
-
September 03, 2025
Federal Court upholds Trademarks Opposition Board decision in Sage dispute
In late July, the Federal Court of Canada dismissed the University of British Columbia’s appeal of a Trademarks Opposition Board decision concerning UBC’s opposition to a trademark registration by Sage Dining Services Inc., which is a food services company.
-
September 02, 2025
Ontario implements new framework to return disgorged funds to investors
New rules governing the distribution of funds collected under disgorgement orders to investors who have incurred direct financial losses as a result of violations of Ontario securities law came into effect on Sept. 1, 2025.
-
September 02, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal allows Bell to amend counterclaim in $400M copyright dispute
The Federal Court of Appeal has allowed Bell Canada to amend its counterclaim in a copyright dispute with a group of film studios, reversing a lower court’s decision to strike parts of Bell’s pleading alleging misuse of copyright enforcement without leave to amend.
-
September 02, 2025
Carney cabinet set to chart Ottawa’s way forward on crime, ‘major projects,’ defence & free trade
As MPs ready their Sept. 15 return to the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are meeting for two days in Toronto to strategize how to move forward with the Liberal government’s fall priorities, which include combatting crime, fast-tracking major infrastructure projects including building affordable homes, and “advance the beginnings of Canada’s preparations” for the 2026 joint review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on free trade.
-
September 02, 2025
LSM annual report a ‘comprehensive’ look at fiscal year, road ahead: president
As Manitoba’s law society takes stock of its most recent fiscal year, the regulator’s new president aims to continue the work of minding lawyers’ well-being as part of a new strategic plan. Law Society of Manitoba (LSM) president Kyle Dear recently sat down with Law360 Canada to discuss the recent release of the law society’s 2025 annual report — a 31-page snapshot of the regulator’s latest fiscal year, which ran from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
-
September 02, 2025
DISCHARGE OF BANKRUPT - Conditional discharge - Upon total or partial repayment
Appeal by Pemberton from chambers judge’s order. Pemberton signed an agreement with Intact Insurance to facilitate the acquisition of bonds to a company established by him. After Pemberton’s resignation, Intact advised him that claims had been made on bonds issued for Dowland and he was jointly and severally liable for payments made by Intact to bond claimants.