Civil Litigation
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March 20, 2025
Family law appeals: Simplify the process | Gary Joseph
I have previously written about the complexities of family law appeals. I would certainly agree with those who argue that such appeals should be discouraged but let’s all agree that there are times when lower court results are not entirely in accord with accepted jurisprudence and family law litigants should have access to the appeal process to address legitimate concerns.
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March 20, 2025
Wrestling with witness weaknesses
Hearing panels often make credibility assessments. Many times, the finding is based on the most reliable evidence even though no witness was “lying.” Events might not have been observed closely. Memories might have faded. Motivation might have tainted the witness’ recollection. However, sometimes one of the witnesses is simply not being candid.
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March 19, 2025
Alberta backs industry call for overhaul of federal oil and gas regulations
The Alberta government is echoing calls from the energy sector for a policy reset to grow the energy sector as Canada faces the economic challenges resulting from the imposition of tariffs by the United States.
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March 19, 2025
Judge rejects bias claim in class action alleging junior hockey leagues encouraged violence
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application seeking her recusal from a proposed class action alleging that Canadian major junior hockey leagues permitted and even encouraged fighting and violence among players.
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March 19, 2025
Trade investigations announced targeting resin product from China and Pakistan
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is initiating investigations to determine if polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin originating in or exported from China and Pakistan is being sold at unfair prices in Canada and whether PET resin originating in or exported from China is being subsidized.
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March 19, 2025
Future of Sport in Canada Commission extended
Steven Guilbeault, minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, today announced the extension of the mandate of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission. The commission is currently undertaking an independent and forward-looking review of Canada’s sport system.
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March 19, 2025
Alexander Holburn hires three new lawyers
Matthew Desmarais, Naomi Krueger and Nicolas Pimentel have joined Alexander Holburn at its Vancouver office.
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March 19, 2025
Are we seriously tackling anti-Black racism? Part two | Hodine Williams
Part one of this series (see below for link) looked at how anti-Black racism has been demonstrated in the legal system. I provided some statistics and examined the cases of R. v. Le, 2019 SCC 34 and R. v. Grant, 2009 SCC 32, which involved police searching individuals.
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March 18, 2025
Federal Court dismisses $2.5B class action alleging anti-Black discrimination in public service
The Federal Court has dismissed a proposed $2.5 billion class action commenced by Black public servants who alleged systemic discrimination in hiring and promotions in the public service.
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March 18, 2025
Quebec, Ontario courts approve $14.7M settlement in antipsychotic drug class action
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Quebec have approved a class action settlement of over $14 million for those who suffered adverse reactions to aripiprazole, an atypical antipsychotic drug that sells under the brand names Abilify and Abilify Maintena.