Law360 Canada

B.C. announces new restricted insurance-agent licence

‘Too often, people feel pressured or uncertain when offered add-on insurance with purchases like electronics or mortgages,’ said B.C. Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey in a statement.

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 9:25 AM

British Columbia has announced that new licensing rules are coming into effect on Jan. 1, 2027, requiring businesses to assist people in making informed decisions about buying add-on insurance for products or services. ... [read more]

B.C. receives over 260 submissions on improving province’s business environment

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 10:05 AM

The Government of British Columbia has received more than 260 submissions through its “Ease of Doing Business” initiative and is reviewing them to “foster a business environment that supports good jobs and economic growth.” ... [read more]

Court finds CRA officer made reviewable decision in denying $880K refund

Friday, January 02, 2026 @ 9:25 AM

The Federal Court has found that an officer of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made an unreasonable decision concerning a request for refund of a garnishment amount totalling nearly $880,000. ... [read more]

B.C. court overturns ruling on vexatious litigant finding and special costs

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 @ 1:46 PM

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has found that a chambers judge did not afford procedural fairness and wrongfully concluded that a litigant was vexatious, resulting in costs ordered against him. ... [read more]

Tribunal finds ‘reasonable indication’ of injury in dumping of truck bodies from China

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 @ 12:25 PM

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has found a “reasonable indication” that the dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from China have caused “injury to the domestic industry.” Truck bodies are the cargo-carrying part of the vehicle. ... [read more]