Federal listing of plastic manufactured items as ‘toxic’ may soon land on top court’s steps
The words 'Plastic is toxic' projected onto SCC building
Environmental advocates projected onto Canada’s top court on Earth Day April 22, 2024, a message urging global leaders to agree on a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution. On Feb. 7, 2026, governments that gathered in Geneva elected a new chair for their ongoing negotiations.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 12:33 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal’s recent judgment that Ottawa reasonably added plastic manufactured items to the federal list of “toxic” substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), enabling the regulation of single-use plastics under s. 93 of the Act, may soon head to the Supreme Court of Canada. ... [read more]

B.C. court denies leave to appeal orders upholding municipal privilege claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 3:58 PM

The B.C. Court of Appeal has denied a project developer leave to appeal orders upholding case-by-case privilege over certain municipal documents in litigation related to the terminated North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project in North Vancouver, B.C. ... [read more]

B.C. court dismisses appeal over fabricated affidavit in residential case

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 3:32 PM

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal regarding missed payment of strata fees, finding that an affidavit was fabricated to appear as if it was properly sworn. ... [read more]

Ontario Appeal Court upholds federal, provincial back-to-work legislation

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 2:19 PM

Ontario’s top court has issued a pair of rulings upholding back-to-work legislation, with a legal scholar saying the decisions show that policymakers have been listening to the courts on how to craft labour laws that can withstand constitutional scrutiny. ... [read more]

Ontario Court of Appeal calling for papers to honour late Justice Bertha Wilson

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 2:11 PM

The Ontario Court of Appeal is calling for papers to mark the 50th anniversary of the late Bertha Wilson’s appointment to the court as part of a symposium honouring the woman who went on to become Canada’s first female Supreme Court justice. ... [read more]