B.C. Court of Appeal overturns $12M intermediary fee in cattle ranch deal
Connor Bildfell of McCarthy Tétrault said the decision confirms the bedrock principle that there is no contract when essential terms such as price are missing.
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 @ 4:33 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a $12-million award to an intermediary in a cattle ranch acquisition, ruling that while the parties agreed on services and other terms, the absence of agreement on price defeated enforcement of an alleged oral contract. ... [read more]
Court finds judicial review of armed forces promotion case moot
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 @ 3:20 PM
The Federal Court has concluded that a judicial review application of a Canadian Armed Forces decision was moot, as the respondent agreed to a redetermination of the applicant’s grievance regarding denied eligibility to become sergeant. ... [read more]
Transport Canada replaces lifetime pleasure craft licences with five-year renewals
Tuesday, January 06, 2026 @ 4:40 PM
Transport Canada has modified the regulations governing recreational boat licensing to limit the validity of pleasure craft licences (PCLs) to five years, replacing the previous lifetime licensing system, according to a release. ... [read more]
Feds accepting project proposals to promote workplace diversity, inclusivity
Tuesday, January 06, 2026 @ 4:12 PM
The federal government is calling for project proposals that will help create safer, more inclusive and equitable workplaces in federally regulated private sectors. The focus will be on preventing harassment and violence, removing systemic barriers and improving workplace culture. ... [read more]
Trade minister to visit Gulf region to promote Canadian trade and investment
Tuesday, January 06, 2026 @ 4:09 PM
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be visiting Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with a Canadian senior-level business delegation from Jan. 7 to 14. He intends to meet with government officials and business leaders to strengthen economic partnerships in the Gulf region. ... [read more]