July 13, 2026
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has proposed regulatory amendments to ease restrictions under an enhanced feed ban for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) — commonly known as mad cow disease — by permitting certain lower-risk cattle tissues to be used in non-ruminant feed, fertilizer and pet food.
July 13, 2026
The Federal Court has ordered the Canadian National Railway Company to pay more than $1.3 million in legal fees and disbursements after it lost a damages action arising from its breach of statutory rail-service obligations, finding that the complexity of the litigation and two rejected pretrial settlement offers justified a lump-sum costs award.
July 13, 2026
Alberta’s new regulated iGaming market has launched, with the provincial government touting what it called stronger player protections and increased social responsibility measures.
July 13, 2026
Blaise Evelyn has joined IMK in Montreal.
July 13, 2026
McCarthy Tétrault has added Noëmie Frappier as counsel in its litigation and dispute resolution group in Montreal.
July 13, 2026
Ontario’s private mortgage market has evolved rapidly, with lenders increasingly offering prepaid interest reserves or capitalized interest structures (often called payment-in-kind or “PIK” arrangements) to attract borrowers facing liquidity constraints.
July 13, 2026
When Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), took effect last December, the federal government took a predictable victory lap. By passing the legislation, Ottawa permanently dismantled the “first-generation limit” that stripped Canadian citizenship from thousands of children born abroad to Canadian parents. Politicians hailed it as the ultimate remedy for the “Lost Canadians.”
July 13, 2026
Appeals by multiple Canadian and Texas entities (appellants) from two decisions continuing and confirming proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The proceedings arose from two Texas real estate development projects, Fossil Creek and Hills of Windridge, financed through a complex structure involving Texas development LLCs and Canadian trusts, partnerships, and corporate entities.
July 10, 2026
Kaelyn Macaulay has joined MLT Aikins as an associate in its Calgary office.
July 10, 2026
British Columbia’s Racist Incident Helpline is expanding support to those experiencing hate based on sexual orientation and gender identity.