Canada: Professional Negligence

When an employee misrepresents their academic credentials on their resume, can an employer terminate them for cause? This case examines whether false claims about possessing an MBA degree constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal without notice, and explores the boundaries of trust and honesty in the employment relationship.

A British Columbia Supreme Court case examines whether a plaintiff can succeed in a slip-and-fall claim when the alleged presence of ice cannot be proven through direct observation or expert testimony.

Professionals subject to a code of ethics may face disciplinary complaints. If they violate the rules governing their practice, their disciplinary council can impose penalties ranging from a warning or fine...

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has clarified the temporal scope of amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act that prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts. In Vandenbosch v. Rogers Communications Canada Inc., the court determined whether these amendments apply to disputes arising from events that occurred before the legislation came into force on March 31, 2025.

In Ontario, in order to be successful in a medical negligence action, a plaintiff must prove a number of elements...

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of February 17, 2026.

Les cas de fraude continuent d'augmenter au Canada : selon de récentes données de Statistique Canada, les affaires de fraude déclarées par la police ont augmenté de 12 % entre 2022 et 2023.

In Choptiany et al. v. The King (2022 TCC 112), the Tax Court of Canada delivered one of the most striking procedural rebukes against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Department of Justice.

Bullying and injuries at school are serious issues that can have long-term effects on a child's physical and emotional well-being.