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The rules are set: get ready for the warranty of good working order, coming to Québec in October 2026

We outline the key changes affecting merchants, manufacturers and consumers.

Court of Appeal for Ontario upholds employee’s copyright in competing software developed ‘off the clock’

The decision helps to clarify the legal test for identifying when a work is created “in the course of employment” under Canadian copyright law.

A strike of genius: strategic applications in class actions

The B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision in Hvitved v. Home Depot reaffirms that applications to strike remain a key tool in class action defence.

Indigenous Law Insights – March 2026

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada.

Employment and Labour Law Insights – March 2026

Timely and practical analysis from our Employment and Labour Group.

Ontario’s new HST rebate: key details

Insights into the recently announced HST rebate for qualifying new homes.

Aboriginal title and private property: divergent approaches in Cowichan and Wolastoqey

An examination of two decisions and implications for Canadian governments, Indigenous Nations and private property owners.

Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU

We explore the key aspects of the new agreement and its potential implications for project proponents.

SEC updates its Enforcement Manual: a new era of transparency, fairness and due process?

We look at the key changes and their potential implications for Canadian companies that access the American capital markets.

A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules

The decision reaffirms the discretionary nature of a client’s right to terminate a service contract.