SCC clarifies when Quebec 10-year ‘extinctive prescription’ period reboots for collecting on judgments
For the court, Supreme Court of Canada Justice Nicholas Kasirer clarified that a notice of execution is a ‘judicial application’ that interrupts prescription pursuant to art. 2892 of the Civil Code of Quebec.
Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 5:48 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 9-0 in a Quebec appeal that filing and serving a notice to seize property counts as a judicial application interrupting the 10-year deadline to collect payment on a judgment — thereby restarting for a further 10 years the “extinctive prescription” period (comparable to a limitation period in the common law provinces) that applies to rights resulting from most money judgments under art. 2924 of the Civil Code of Québec. ... [read more]
Court affirms dismissal of employer’s breach of fiduciary duty claim against former employee
Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 4:44 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling rejecting an employer’s claim of breach of fiduciary duty by a former executive who launched a competing business, affirming findings of only a minor breach and no evidence of resulting financial harm. ... [read more]
Manitoba premier digs in on legislature remarks on bail system
Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 4:16 PM
Despite a scolding from two prominent lawyers’ groups, Manitoba’s premier is standing by remarks he made in the legislature about an ongoing court case as part of his criticism of the bail system. ... [read more]
Court denies stay in case where gaming commission ordered game’s removal
Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 3:19 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has denied a stay pending appeal in a case where a game offered at establishments serving alcohol was found to involve a mix of skill and chance and was ordered removed. ... [read more]
Court directs CTA to consider commercial factors in setting interswitching rates
Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 2:48 PM
The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside the Canadian Transportation Agency’s 2024 interswitching rate decision, ruling that the agency erred by failing to consider commercial market factors when setting the rates. ... [read more]
