Business
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December 15, 2025
Ontario announces draft regulation for mutual free-trade recognition
Ontario has announced it is publishing a draft regulation under the Ontario Free Trade and Mobility Act to implement mutual recognition of goods and services from reciprocating Canadian jurisdictions. The move will support economic integration and remove internal trade barriers, which the province said costs the economy up to $200 billion every year.
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December 15, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal calls out CRA for pattern of inadequate reasons in relief decisions
The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision denying a taxpayer permission to file late tax returns and preventing the taxpayer from obtaining a refund, ruling that the agency failed to provide an adequate explanation for its refusal.
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December 15, 2025
B.C. court dismisses appeal; treaty-rights defence over severalty land can proceed
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal of a regional district and the province, upholding the finding that it may be arguable that lands that were transferred in fee simple under a treaty agreement may still have some characteristics of treaty land for purposes of s. 35 of the Constitution Act.
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December 15, 2025
New Alberta legislation limits law society’s education, disciplinary powers
Hot on the heels of a controversial bill to limit the disciplinary authority of professional regulatory bodies, Alberta legislators have also passed a bill that brings significant change to the governance of the legal profession in the province — a move some legal observers are saying seems to reflect a distrust of the provincial law society.
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December 15, 2025
McInnes Cooper to admit 5 partners in 2026
McInnes Cooper will welcome five lawyers to its partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026: Sean Corcoran, Melanie Gillis, Paige McInnis, Parker Menzies and Kyle Peck, the firm announced.
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December 15, 2025
DS Lawyers is now Prelia
DS Lawyers has adopted a new name, Prelia, as the first phase of its international rebranding, the firm announced.
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December 15, 2025
How holiday stress contributes to domestic-related calls and charges
The holiday season is often celebrated as a time of warmth, tradition and togetherness. Yet for many households in Canada, it also brings a unique mix of pressures that can contribute to increased conflict in the home.
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December 12, 2025
Regulators shut down 3,900 fraudulent investment and crypto websites in 6 months
Canadian securities and investment regulators deactivated more than 3,900 fake investment platforms and cryptocurrency scam websites in less than six months, according to a release issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) on Dec. 11.
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December 12, 2025
Canada, Ontario expand Toronto justice centres for at-risk youth
The federal government and Ontario have announced five new youth justice centre locations in Toronto that aim to improve access to legal and community supports for at-risk youth in the city.
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December 12, 2025
CBA warns against undermining courts after B.C. premier’s remarks on ‘toxic’ impact of rulings
Canadian Bar Association president Bianca Kratt has issued a statement calling on governments to avoid statements that damage the legitimacy of courts following B.C. Premier David Eby’s recent comments describing court decisions concerning Indigenous rights as creating “toxic” uncertainty.