February 06, 2026
As of Feb. 1, 10 lawyers will be added to the partnership at Dentons Canada, says a release on the firm’s website.
February 06, 2026
Appeal by Donald and Sandra Monastyrski (collectively, the Monastyrskis) from a decision dismissing their application to set aside an order nisi for sale and granting Affinity Credit Union’s (Affinity) application to confirm a judicial sale. The central issue in this appeal was the correct interpretation of s. 44(12.3) of the Saskatchewan Farm Security Act (SFSA).
February 05, 2026
Rochelle Perera has joined Miller Thomson’s Waterloo Region office as a partner in the firm’s corporate, M&A and securities group, effective Feb. 2.
February 05, 2026
The federal government has introduced the Build Canada Homes Act to establish Build Canada Homes as a “Crown corporation whose mandate will be dedicated to building affordable housing in communities across the country.”
February 05, 2026
Recently in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Mark Carney made a speech that captured everyone’s attention — opinions were varied. Here is mine.
February 04, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is asking the federal government for a greater say in judicial appointments and has threatened to withdraw funding to support any new judicial appointments in the province unless a more collaborative process is set up. In an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Smith also said Ottawa needs to relax bilingualism requirements for judicial appointments “that do not reflect Canada’s broader linguistic diversity in Western Canada and alienates Albertans and western Canadians alike.”
January 30, 2026
Canada’s government is supporting a new initiative providing renters in New Brunswick with free legal advice and education in navigating their “housing challenges.”
January 30, 2026
Ontario’s top court has ordered a new law licence assessment for a man who admitted to the sexual abuse of children, saying a fresh look is required to determine whether he is of the “good character” required of a lawyer.
January 30, 2026
Appeal by appellants from a judgment of the Ontario Court of Appeal which set aside a declaration that the Guaranteed Rebuilding Cost Coverage (GRC) included in the appellants’ home insurance policy had no limitation of coverage for compliance costs. The appellants entered into a home insurance contract with the respondent.
January 30, 2026
Appeal by 1388020 Ontario Corp. (BSA) from an order granting summary judgment in favour of Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1067 (MTCC 1067). This arose from an action over alleged condominium common expense arrears.