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No compensable loss, no class action: repair program defeats certification motion

Evidence of compensable loss is a fundamental prerequisite for a class action. An Ontario court recently applied that principle to deny certification...

Government of Canada announces proposed regulations for single-use plastics

On October 7, 2020, the Canadian government announced details of its proposed approach to the regulation of plastics. The government’s announcement...

Supreme Court to hear arguments about enforceability of arbitration clauses

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal in Uber Technologies Inc., et al. v. David Heller. At issue is an arbitration clause in the Uber driver...

Ontario establishes regulations and provides detail regarding the licensing and operation of private cannabis retail stores

Ontario has released regulations under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 to clarify certain matters relating to the licensing and operation of private...

Frequently asked questions regarding cannabis promotional materials

In this Update, we answer frequently asked questions regarding cannabis promotional materials now that the Cannabis Act is in force.

Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018: Ontario government passes cannabis regulatory regime

The Ontario government recently passed Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 on October 17, 2018.

Cannabis Act passes final vote in Senate

On June 19, 2018, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Senators voted 52-29, with two abstentions, to pass the final version of the...

Cannabis Act passes in Senate with amendments

After six months of study, Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, passed third reading in the Senate. The Senate voted to adopt the Bill with a total of 46...

Tainted duty of care analysis infected listeria class action, Court of Appeal finds

A manufacturer’s breach of its duty to supply products of merchantable quality to consumers does not necessarily entitle third parties within...