Business
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January 14, 2026
Ottawa raises vehicle write-off cap, tax deductible mileage allowances for 2026
Businesses will be able to write off more of the cost of higher-priced passenger vehicles starting in 2026, after the federal government raised the depreciation cap on cars used for work by $1,000 to $39,000, according to a release issued Jan. 14.
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January 14, 2026
DLA Piper names Russel Drew managing partner in Canada
DLA Piper has named Russel Drew as its managing partner for Canada, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 14, 2026
Eric Stachecki joins Dentons as partner in Montreal
Dentons has welcomed Eric Stachecki as a partner in its restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy group in Montreal.
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January 14, 2026
Federal Court approves $100,000 settlements for children of woman killed in boating accident
The Federal Court has approved a settlement under which two minors whose mother died in a boating collision will each receive about $100,000 in damages, resolving claims against the owners and operators of the vessels for loss of guidance, care and companionship, and loss of dependency and services.
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January 14, 2026
Entering the Canadian market: Legal considerations for U.S. franchisors
Despite recent political chatter suggesting Canada could become America’s 51st state, our nation remains a sovereign country with its own legal system, rule of law and judiciary. Historically, Canada and the United States have enjoyed close bilateral ties and share many cultural practices. Even amid shifts in the current U.S. administration, Canada continues to be America’s second-largest trading partner and the top export market for U.S. goods.
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January 14, 2026
Federal, provincial and local leaders commit to targeting extortion in Peel Region
On Jan. 13, federal, provincial and municipal leaders came together for a summit on combatting extortion and other emerging threats in Ontario’s Peel Region, with the federal government committing up to $1 million to support Peel Regional Police, alongside several other initiatives.
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January 13, 2026
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin to retire in May after eight years at top court
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin, a former University of Calgary law dean and one of the apex court’s criminal and constitutional law experts, will retire May 30, 2026, after working at the high court for more than eight years.
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January 13, 2026
Ontario fast-tracks Crawford nickel project under new One Project, One Process framework
The Ontario government is fast-tracking a nickel project in Crawford, Ont., under the province’s new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework launched in October 2025, according to a news release issued on Jan. 13.
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January 13, 2026
Court allows appeal relating to Habitat for Humanity occupancy contract
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal concerning whether an occupancy agreement with Habitat for Humanity for owning a home could be contemplated as a rental agreement.
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January 13, 2026
From audit to examination: How CRA powers are changing
The next time the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits your business, the process may feel less like a routine information request and more like a courtroom cross-examination. Under proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act, auditors would gain the power to compel sworn testimony — a fundamental shift in how audits are conducted and how taxpayers should prepare.