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January 19, 2026
B.C. Access to Justice Week looking at ‘opportunities to transform what justice looks like’
Legal advocates in British Columbia are gearing up for Access to Justice Week, which will run from Feb. 2 to 6.
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January 16, 2026
Court allows appeal in case of $3M penalty for undisclosed fee relating to mortgage
The Federal Court has allowed an appeal in a case where a financial institution was fined millions for two violations relating to fee disclosure in a mortgage agreement.
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January 15, 2026
Canadians could save billions with data portability, Competition Bureau report finds
The Competition Bureau has published a new report finding that Canadians could save billions if they are able to easily and securely transfer personal data between service providers.
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January 15, 2026
Court finds judge erred in royalties determination relating to B.C. mine
In a dispute regarding a 1986 royalty agreement stemming from production at a B.C. mine, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal finding the judge erred in his consideration of accounting evidence.
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January 14, 2026
Ontario law society announces appointment of new CEO
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced the appointment of Tom Teahen as its new CEO. Teahen will take over the top job Feb. 23. He brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience spanning government, the broader public sector and highly regulated industries.
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January 14, 2026
Federal, provincial and local leaders commit to targeting extortion in Peel Region
On Jan. 13, federal, provincial and municipal leaders came together for a summit on combatting extortion and other emerging threats in Ontario’s Peel Region, with the federal government committing up to $1 million to support Peel Regional Police, alongside several other initiatives.
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January 13, 2026
Court allows appeal relating to Habitat for Humanity occupancy contract
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal concerning whether an occupancy agreement with Habitat for Humanity for owning a home could be contemplated as a rental agreement.
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January 12, 2026
Canadian Food Inspection Agency provides update on new livestock traceability regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has made a statement on proposed amendments of Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations, noting that they are not currently in place and have not been finalized. The proposed amendments have been in development for over 10 years.
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January 12, 2026
Court dismisses judicial review in $15M double taxation case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court has dismissed an application for judicial review in a case where a corporation claimed it was subject to double taxation, resulting in an extra payment of over $15 million.
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January 12, 2026
Court dismisses case alleging document suppression by opposing counsel
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a case brought against the counsel of the defendants in an underlying corporate dispute alleging the suppression of relevant documents.