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This comprehensive summary examines three significant civil appeals decided by the Court of Appeal for Ontario during the week of June 22, 2026, covering breach of contract damages and mitigation obligations, bankruptcy costs appeals, and property rights-of-way disputes. Each case presents distinct legal principles regarding summary judgment procedures, appellate jurisdiction in bankruptcy matters, and the interpretation of historical property access agreements.

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP secured a landmark $22.5 million judgment for approximately 7,000 patients whose privacy was violated by Dr. Martin Jugenburg through undisclosed surveillance cameras at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute. The Ontario Superior Court found Dr. Jugenburg liable for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and intrusion upon seclusion after operating 24 cameras in private medical spaces without patient knowledge or consent from 2017 to 2018.

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming CUSMA review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors.