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Budget 2025: Welcome Relief For The Aircraft And Boating Industries From The Federal Luxury Tax

The Canadian federal luxury tax, which has been in effect since September 1, 2022, generally applies a tax of up to 10% on the value of certain transactions involving...

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McMillan LLP

Luxury Tax Grounded: What Budget 2025 Means For Canada's Aviation Industry

The Canada Strong Budget 2025 (Budget 2025), introduced on November 4, 2025 (Budget Day), signals a major shift in tax policy aimed at boosting Canada's competitiveness...

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Cassels

Budget 2025 Includes Productivity Super-deduction Tax Incentives And Elimination Of Luxury Tax On Certain Aircraft And Vessels

On November 4, 2025, Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, tabled the Liberal Government's federal budget, Building Canada Strong, in the House of Commons (Budget 2025).

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Flying Into The Future: What Drone Regulation Changes Mean For Canadians

These amendments introduced important regulatory changes applicable to all categories of drones...

Canada Transport

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MLT Aikins LLP

Preparing For All Things Tariffs, Bis: Updates To Canada's Trade Policy Regime Ahead Of 2026 CUSMA Joint Review

Canada International

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McMillan LLP

Use Of Generative AI In Court: The Quebec Superior Court Sanctions A Self-Represented Litigant

Canada Technology

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McMillan LLP

How The UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal Will Impact Aviation, Aerospace And Defence Organisations

Worldwide Technology

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Gowling WLG

Not Yet Cleared For Take-Off: Proposed Changes To The Air Passenger Protection Regulations

Canada Transport

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Drone Use In Agriculture Requires Understanding The Rules

Canada Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Two Skies, Two Standards: A Legal Comparison Of The Civil Aviation Oversight And Certification Processes Of Transport Canada And The FAA

Canada Transport

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Fasken

Deux Ciels, Deux Normes : Comparaison Juridique De La Surveillance Et Du Processus De Certification En Matière D'aviation Civile De Transports Canada Et De La Federal Aviation Administration

Canada Transport

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Fasken (French)

FAA's Informed Consent Rules Leave Space Tourists Flying Blind

Canada Transport

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Procido LLP

NordSpace Brings Canada Into The Commercial Space Industry

Canada Technology

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Goodmans LLP

The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

Canada Employment

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Nelligan Law

Significant Amendments Announced To The Accord Acts – Final Update

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Cox & Palmer

Share Redemption And Share Retraction: Tax Treatment By CRA—plus They Are Useful Tax Planning Tools

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Canada Opens 2026 TRQ Applications

Canada International

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Millar Kreklewetz

Reality Check: Alberta Court Weighs Costs Award Against Counsel For AI-Generated Case Law Hallucinations

Canada Technology

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada 2025 Draft Tax Changes: Key Updates For Individuals, Corporations, And Trusts

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Ruling In Ukraine Airlines Case

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a landmark decision holding Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) liable for the downing of Flight PS 752 in January 2020...

Canada Litigation

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Canadian Drone Operators Face New Rules Under Transport Canada's Phase 1 Reform

On April 1, 2025, Transport Canada, the federal department responsible for Canada's transportation systems, enacted changes to its existing regulations governing drones or "remotely piloted aircraft systems" (RPAS).

Canada Transport

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Turbulence Ahead: A Practical Guide To Aircraft Transactions In An Era Of Tariffs

After months of "will he or won't he" drama, the United States announced on July 31, 2025 that baseline tariffs on most goods imported from Canada would increase to 35%.

Canada International

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McMillan LLP

Preparing For Takeoff: The Amended Air Passenger Protection Regulations

Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations (the "Regulations") came into force in December 2019 and were created to provide a comprehensive air passenger protection regime...

Canada Transport

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Fasken

Préparation au décollage : modifications au Règlement sur la protection des passagers aériens

Canada Transport

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Fasken (French)

When Federal And Provincial Law Collide: The Supreme Court Reaffirms The Applicable Framework

Canada Litigation

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McMillan LLP

Lift Off! Canada Initiates Expropriation Of Russian Aircraft

Canada International

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Eyes In The Skies: What 2025 Holds For Drones In Canada

Canada Transport

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Gowling WLG

New CTA Proposal Suggests Air Passengers Could Face Fines For Sharing Complaint Decisions

Canada Transport

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Beyond The Horizon: Navigating Canada's New Legal Landscape For Drones

Canada Transport

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Miller Thomson LLP

Mise à jour de la réglementation des drones : occasions et exigences pour les entreprises

Canada Transport

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Out-of-Sight And Oversight: Business Opportunities And Obligations Of New Drone Regulations

Canada Transport

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Federal Court Of Appeal Affirms Accessibility Measures In Air Travel

Canada Transport

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Lerners LLP

Terminally Delayed: For The Love Of Airports, One More Reason To Pack Travel Insurance

Canada Insurance

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Lawyers Financial

Mise à jour de la réglementation des drones : occasions et exigences pour les entreprises

Au cours des dernières années, l'industrie des systèmes d'aéronefs télépilotés (« SATP ») – également appelés « drones » – a connu une croissance rapide...

Canada Transport

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Out-of-Sight And Oversight: Business Opportunities And Obligations Of New Drone Regulations

In recent years, the drone (or remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS)) industry has experienced rapid growth, particularly in commercial applications.

Canada Transport

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Federal Court Of Appeal Affirms Accessibility Measures In Air Travel

In 2016, Timothy Rose was unable to board an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Cleveland because the aircraft could not accommodate his power wheelchair.

Canada Transport

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Lerners LLP

Terminally Delayed: For The Love Of Airports, One More Reason To Pack Travel Insurance

Life happens, at the airport and elsewhere. When it does, we've got you covered with 1) insurance and 2) a practical guide to make the most of airport culture.

Canada Insurance

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Lawyers Financial

Le gouvernement fédéral canadien publie un énoncé de politique sur les investissements dans les aéroports

Canada Transport

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Aftermath: Frequently Asked Questions And Answers For Passengers Of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819

It was only a matter of seconds between the moment passengers of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 knew that something was wrong with their flight's landing and the time their plane was engulfed in flames.

Canada Litigation

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

In With The New, Out With The Old: Increased Liability Limits Under The Montreal Convention

The Montreal Convention is an international treaty, adopted in 1999, and incorporated into Canadian law by way of the federal Carriage by Air Act.

Canada Transport

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

A Lawyer's Perspective On Navigating Airline Crashes: A Trauma-Informed Approach

In the complex and often overwhelming world of aviation law, airline crashes represent some of the most challenging and sensitive cases.

Canada Litigation

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Aviation Accidents In Ontario: Understanding Your Right To Compensation

Following the recent Delta airplane crash on the tarmac at Pearson Airport, many Ontarians may be wondering: what if that had been me? While many of us shudder...

Canada Litigation

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Delta Air Lines Plane Crashes At Toronto Pearson Airport

Canada Transport

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Replevin Orders – BC Court Of Appeal Clarifies What The Test Is (And Is Not): Cascade Aerospace Inc. v. Viking Air Limited, 2025 BCCA 2

Canada Transport

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Can Passengers Injured In The Toronto Delta Air Lines Crash Seek Compensation?

Canada Transport

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Nelligan Law

What Is The Montreal Convention?

Canada Litigation

NL

Nelligan Law

Sustainable Aviation Fuel – A Mandate For Change

Canada Transport

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Gowling WLG

Bill C-26: A New Chapter In Canadian Cybersecurity Regulation

Canada Technology

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McMillan LLP

Compensation For Delays Remains In Effect: Supreme Court Upholds Air Passenger Protection Regulations

Canada Transport

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Fillmore Riley

Terminally Delayed: A Grandparent's Guide To Making The Most Of Airport Culture

Canada Insurance

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Lawyers Financial

Understanding The Ontario Court Decision On UIA Flight PS752 Tragedy

Canada Transport

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Nelligan Law

Air Canada Pilots Strike Cries Out For Federal Intervention, But Politics Might Get In The Way

Worldwide Transport

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Levitt LLP

Purchasing A Private Aircraft: What You Should Know

Canada Transport

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

The Tragedy Of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS 752 And The Montreal Convention: A Case Study

Canada Transport

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Airline Held Liable In Landmark Case Involving Conflict Zone

Canada Litigation

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Are We Seeing A Positive Paradigm Shift In Our Justice System? Trauma-Informed Trial Guidelines For Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752

Canada Transport

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Superior Court Releases Liability Trial Decision Against Ukraine International Airlines

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Keeping Up With Alberta's Changing Economy (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Drone Safety Day (Video)

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Dentons Canada LLP

CPD Bootcamp 2017: The Latest Trends In Business Aviation And Drones (Video)

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Dentons Canada LLP

Reducing Your Risk: Critical Issues In Canadian Transportation Law (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Transportation Of Dangerous Goods (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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