Business
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January 30, 2026
PBO: Extended EI benefits to cost $853M, minimal impact on EI premiums
Temporary measures extending Employment Insurance (EI) benefits by up to 20 weeks for long-tenured workers are expected to cost $853 million over five years, according to a legislative costing note released by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).
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January 30, 2026
Ontario court orders new law licence review for man who admitted to sexually abusing children
Ontario’s top court has ordered a new law licence assessment for a man who admitted to the sexual abuse of children, saying a fresh look is required to determine whether he is of the “good character” required of a lawyer.
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January 30, 2026
THE INSURANCE CONTRACT - Interpretation - Coverage provisions and exclusion clauses
Appeal by appellants from a judgment of the Ontario Court of Appeal which set aside a declaration that the Guaranteed Rebuilding Cost Coverage (GRC) included in the appellants’ home insurance policy had no limitation of coverage for compliance costs. The appellants entered into a home insurance contract with the respondent.
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January 29, 2026
Yukon announces regulatory reforms, transparency tools for mining sector at AME event
The Government of Yukon announced plans to develop new service standards to improve the timeliness and processes for regulatory decisions in the mining sector at an industry event on Jan. 26.
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January 29, 2026
Ransomware attacks rising in Canada as AI fuels evolving threats: Cyber Centre report
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in Canada and are expected to remain a significant threat over the next two years as cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and expand their targets beyond large organizations, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre).
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January 29, 2026
Balancing transparency, privacy in municipal governance: Analysis of the Planning Act and MFIPPA, part two
Transparency and privacy are two core principles of municipal governance. In Ontario, laws regulating municipal activities such as the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Planning Act, require administrators to ensure openness and transparency to foster public participation in governance and municipal activities. The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) imposes obligations to protect personal information. These requirements often create the perception of legal conflict.
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January 29, 2026
Ottawa tables tax measures to hike GST credit, help defray rising costs of food and other basics
The minority Liberal government has introduced Income Tax Act (ITA) amendments implementing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement earlier this week proposing an increase to the GST/HST credit amounts to help Canadians pay for the skyrocketing costs of food and other essentials.
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January 29, 2026
Davies welcomes partner Nikita Stepin to its technology practice
Nikita Stepin has joined Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP as a partner in the firm’s technology group.
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January 29, 2026
Feds reinforce energy and mining partnerships with India
In an effort to diversify trade, the federal government is working on relationships with Asian markets, “seeking long-term, reliable collaboration in energy and critical minerals.”
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January 29, 2026
B.C., Tahltan approve Eskay Creek mine reopening under Declaration Act framework
British Columbia and the Tahltan Nation have jointly agreed to the reopening of the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine near Stewart, B.C., in a move that is expected to eventually create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and more than 770 operational jobs, according to a B.C. government release.