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Court of Appeal addresses class action pleading standard for a breach of fiduciary duty claim

A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario finding demonstrates why the pleadings requirement of a class certification test can be a difficult standard to...

Criminal interest rate regulations published for consultation

The federal government published draft regulations proposing important exemptions from the application of the criminal rate of interest cap.

Canadian Securities Administrators implement access model for prospectuses

The Canadian Securities Administrators are implementing an access equals delivery model for prospectus delivery in Canada.

No do-over for NAFTA arbitration: Ontario court refuses to set aside award for procedural unfairness or bias

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision affirms that the burden on a party asserting procedural unfairness is high.

Business considerations in litigation

When faced with a dispute, businesses must weigh a variety of factors to know what action to take. If you receive a claim, or think you have a claim...

B.C. Court of Appeal lowers the bar for dismissal for delay

A recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision revisited a decades-old test for dismissing an action for want of prosecution, and could give B.C....

Regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in Canada

The federal government recently announced its intention to designate PFAS as a class of toxic substances under CEPA.

Zero-emission vehicles regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

New regulations will require 100% of light-duty vehicles offered for sale in Canada to be emission-free by 2035.

Court refuses to enforce ‘all-but-inaccessible’ arbitration agreement for crypto trading platform

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision found an arbitration agreement embedded in a standard form “click” contract to be unconscionable...

Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act comes into force

Coming into force earlier this month, the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act represents the culmination of a years-long...