Court approves $1.95M settlement with cy-près payment to charity, not class members
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 3:58 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has approved a $1.95-million settlement of a proposed class action alleging BMO overwithheld taxes on withdrawals from registered retirement income fund (RRIF) accounts, finding that a cy-près payment to charity was justified because direct compensation to class members was impractical. ... [read more]
Ontario upping investment in programs for old, inactive oil and gas wells
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 3:51 PM
Ontario has announced more funds to help communities deal with the risks associated with old and inactive oil and gas wells. Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris revealed the province was investing an additional $7.8 million in several provincial programs associated with dealing with the wells, bringing the 2026 commitment to nearly $11 million. ... [read more]
Firearms buyback program closes for businesses; amnesty period extended as SCC hears appeal
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 3:40 PM
The federal government has announced that the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program has closed for businesses, while the amnesty period from criminal liability has been extended after the Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear an appeal on the prohibition. ... [read more]
Ontario farm trespass law survives free speech challenge
Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 4:59 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 10:59 AM
Ontario’s top court has ruled in favour of a provincial law aimed at trespassing on farms, saying it did not violate the Charter’s free expression protections. ... [read more]