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Authorized class action dismissed on the merits: a familiar outcome in Québec

A recent Québec judgment critically assessed the merits of a class action.

Class action against BMW hits a legal dead end

A Court of Appeal decision regarding a class action against BMW has significance for manufacturers and consumers alike.

Court of Appeal takes a purposive approach in affirming certification of a securities class action against a crypto asset trading platform

A recent decision provides insight into the approach Ontario courts are taking to securities class actions involving cryptocurrencies.

‘Defer no time, delays have dangerous ends’:  Ontario class actions beware

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently interpreted, for the first time, the new “dismissal for delay” provisions in the province’s Class...

Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional

We explore the decision and how it could pave the way for future interjurisdictional Crown cooperation and class action claims in the future.

Lack of commonality defeats investor class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty

An Ontario decision highlights the individual inquiries that often exist in proposed class actions involving investors and investment decisions.

Settlement surprise: Québec courts reject class action settlements

In recent months, Québec courts have demonstrated a rigorous approach to the approval of class action settlements, underscoring their commitment to...

Court of Appeal upholds certification denial and dismissal of drug recall class action

A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision has affirmed the denial of certification and dismissal of a proposed class action arising from the 2018...

Del Giudice dismissed: Court of Appeal shows how the certification ‘cause of action’ component can be used to end meritless claims

In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal for Ontario reaffirmed that the cause of action component of the certification test is intended to be a...

‘Phoenix’ litigation: can a class action dismissed for delay be resurrected?

A growing number of proposed class actions have been dismissed for delay since a new provision of the Ontario Class Proceedings Act was introduced in...