Canada: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Lewis v. WestJet Airlines Ltd. (2025 BCSC 1565) clarifies the circumstances under which accountants' work may be protected by legal privilege.

In Stack v The King, 2024 TCC 137, the Tax Court of Canada blocked the Canada Revenue Agency's attempt to obtain various documents, including an email record, that were protected by solicitor-client privilege.

Navigate the complexities of Canadian transfer pricing audits with expert guidance on documentation requirements, CRA audit powers, and privilege protection. Learn strategic approaches to functional interviews, information requests, and compliance obligations while understanding the consequences of non-compliance and proposed legislative changes that could significantly impact audit procedures.

Ontario's class actions landscape shifted in Q1 2026 as five pivotal court rulings redefined certification standards, clarified the boundaries of cross-border evidence, and addressed the interplay between overlapping proceedings.

Effective July 1, 2026, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) will implement a significant amendment to the Air Transportation Regulations (ATR)...

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice examined whether a woman with diminished capacity required a court-appointed guardian to manage her substantial property holdings, or if less restrictive alternatives could protect her interests while preserving her autonomy. The case centered on balancing the state's duty to protect vulnerable persons against an individual's fundamental right to self-determination when making decisions about tens of millions of dollars in assets.

La Cour suprême du Canada examine l'interprétation des polices d'assurance types lorsque des extensions de garantie de coût de reconstruction garanti semblent entrer en conflit avec des exclusions prévues à la police.

The Supreme Court of Canada examines whether police officers violated Charter rights by entering private property and opening a vehicle door during an impaired driving investigation. This narrow 5:4 decision clarifies the boundaries of the implied licence doctrine, determining when police exceed their authority to approach and investigate on private property without a warrant.

In Aquino (Re)1, the Court of Appeal for Ontario delivered a significant decision addressing several issues of importance to insolvency practitioners: the right to appeal a bankruptcy order without leave...

In January 2025, former Federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Mark Holland, released a Letter to provinces and territories on the importance of upholding the Canada Health Act – 2025. We wrote about it here.

In Sienna v. Duckett, 2025 ONCA 867, the Court of Appeal allowed the plaintiffs leave to amend their claim against the Attorney General of Canada relating...

Plea-bargain agreements form an integral part of our criminal justice system as they aide the amicable resolution of criminal cases. These agreements are not foreign in labour matters...