Class Action Settlements | Human Rights | Society Introduction: A Monumental Breakthrough In a landmark ruling, Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz approved a C$32.5 billion settlement—the largest of its kind in Canadian history—to resolve decades-long litigation against three major tobacco companies: Imperial Tobacco Canada, JTI‑Macdonald Corp., and Rothmans, Benson
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$400 Million Notice: Bell Canada, Copyright, and the Limits of ‘Notice‑and‑Notice’ Enforcement
Copyright Law | Media & Entertainment | Business Introduction: When Enforcement Becomes Extortion A high-stakes copyright battle is unfolding in Canada's federal courts. A consortium of film studios, operating under monikers such as Millennium Funding and Rambo V Productions, has launched a CAD 400 million lawsuit against Bell Canada, alleging the telecom
Red Flags and Red Tape: Ontario Birth‑Alerts Class Action Partially Certified
Medical Heath Laws | Class Action Lawsuit | Society Introduction: Birth Alert Discrimination A proposed class‑action lawsuit against the Ontario government over the practice of issuing birth alerts to hospital staff has received a mixed ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. While litigation against the provincial government may
Trade Wars Take Root: China Initiates Legal Action Over Canadian Canola Imports
International Trade Law | Global Trends | Politics Introduction: East and West Collide Amid growing geopolitical tensions and protectionist undercurrents in global trade, the People's Republic of China has launched a formal legal challenge against Canada concerning its restrictions on certain Chinese imports—escalating into a broader trade war centered on
Municipal Liability and Professional Negligence in Public Infrastructure: The City of Montréal v. Aecom Canada Ltd.
Municipal Law | Professional Liability | Civil Infrastructure This article examines City of Montréal v. Aecom Canada Ltd., a lawsuit arising from alleged design deficiencies in the Pie‑IX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. It explores the allocation of risk in public infrastructure projects, the legal standards for engineering
Tuning Into Copyright: SOCAN Sues Festival d’été de Québec Over Unpaid Licensing Fees
PwC Sues KPMG for $1.4 Billion Over Bridging Finance Collapse: A Test Case for Auditor Liability
Professional Negligence | Breach of Contract | Fiduciary Duties in Insolvency In a legal development that may reshape the landscape of auditor accountability in Canada, PwC has launched a $1.4 billion lawsuit against KPMG LLP, alleging gross negligence in its audit of the now-defunct private lender Bridging Finance Inc. The suit, filed
Environment at Risk: Bill C‑5 and Canada’s Fast‑Track Quandary
Ecosystem Impact · Democratic Safeguards · Indigenous Rights Bill C‑5, now law as the One Canadian Economy Act, consolidates sweeping measures to expedite interprovincial projects and major infrastructure approvals. While hailed as a catalyst for economic unity and resilience amid geopolitical tensions, environmental and legal experts warn it may dismantle critical protections
Canada’s “One Canadian Economy Act” Is Now Law — A New Era for Internal Trade
Free Interprovincial Trade | National Infrastructure | Business Internal Trade & Infrastructure Overhaul On June 26, 2025, Canada enacted Bill C‑5, the One Canadian Economy Act, via royal assent—a sweeping reform aimed at dismantling internal trade barriers and accelerating critical infrastructure projects. Proponents view it as a bold structural response to U.S.
Advocis Under Fire: A Wave of Lawsuits Raises Governance and Financial Concerns
Litigation | Corporate Governance | Regulatory Risk Litigation: Fifth Legal Claim in 14 Months The legal pressure is mounting for Advocis, Canada’s national association of financial advisors, as two lawsuits were filed against the organization within the span of a week, bringing the total to five legal actions in just over a