Pandemic travel restrictions in N.L. violated rights, but justifiably: SCC
The ‘unprecedented circumstances’ of the early days of the pandemic ‘entitled Newfoundland and Labrador to act as it did,’ wrote Justices Andromache Karakatsanis (pictured) and Sheilah Martin.
Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 4:55 PM
Canada’s top court has found that while Newfoundland and Labrador’s barring of non-residents from entering the province during the pandemic violated people’s mobility rights, it was justified due to rising case numbers, a loss of life and the scientific uncertainty of the times. ... [read more]
PM announces new Defence Industrial Strategy for increased sovereignty, jobs
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 5:09 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the launch of Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy to prioritize Canadian suppliers and materials and invest in innovation and commercialization while streamlining procurement so businesses have consistent and predictable demand. ... [read more]
Court upholds LCBO most favoured customer clause, $36M chargebacks to suppliers
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 5:01 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has upheld the right of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to enforce a long-standing most favoured customer pricing clause, dismissing a bid by seven spirits suppliers to block nearly $36 million in retroactive chargebacks imposed under it. ... [read more]
Canada announces additional sanctions against individuals in Iran
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 2:44 PM
Canada has announced it is imposing additional sanctions against seven individuals who are linked to Iranian state bodies responsible for “intimidation, violence and transnational repression targeting Iranian dissidents and human rights defenders.” ... [read more]
Court dismisses appeal relating to equipment removal after liquidation
Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 5:51 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal of an alleged conversion claim relating to the sale of a racking system that was abandoned in a warehouse after bankruptcy proceedings. ... [read more]