Real Estate
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June 11, 2025
Multijurisdictional estates: Resealing and ancillary probate grants in Ontario
One of the first legal steps in managing the estate of a loved one who has passed away can be the need for probate — the court process that confirms the validity of a will and grants authority to the executor to administer the estate.
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June 10, 2025
Canada’s top judge declares ‘in this country, the rule of law is non-negotiable’
Lawyers, as officers of the court, have a professional “responsibility and obligation” to defend the rule of law and the independence of the bar and judiciary against attacks, Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner said at his annual news conference in Ottawa.
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June 10, 2025
N.W.T. court stays legal proceedings in favour of arbitration, despite unsigned contract
A Northwest Territories Supreme Court judge has sent a construction dispute involving the Inuit land settlement authority to arbitration, even though the contract stipulating arbitration was never signed.
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June 10, 2025
Court dismisses leave to amend in case by Tim Hortons franchisees
The British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed a leave application in a case involving a Tim Hortons franchise because proposed amendments were poorly drafted.
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June 10, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal to decide worker liability for safety violations without direct fault
Ontario’s top court has agreed to hear an appeal over whether a worker can be held liable for safety violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in relation to an accident, even where there is no evidence that their own actions caused the accident.
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June 10, 2025
N.L. construction companies getting help with employee health, safety, recruitment
Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a new digital project aimed at providing more effective health and safety training to small construction companies in the province.
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June 10, 2025
Drew Lambert joins MLT Aikins as associate in Winnipeg
MLT Aikins has announced the addition of Drew Lambert as an associate lawyer in its Winnipeg office.
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June 10, 2025
Ontario’s Bill 5: Undermining Indigenous rights, species at risk protections in name of growth
On June 4, 2025, Ontario’s Ford government enacted Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, despite widespread opposition from Indigenous communities, environmental advocates and the broader public. This sweeping omnibus bill amends or enacts 10 different laws, including:
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June 09, 2025
Three new associates at DLA Piper
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has welcomed three new associates to its team across various practice areas in Montreal and Calgary, according to announcements from the firm.
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June 06, 2025
INTERESTS IN LAND
Appeal by appellant against an order granting respondents’ application for partition and sale of their parents’ properties.