Business
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April 16, 2026
Court upholds finding that potato-processing tech does not infringe McCain patent
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that the use of pulsed electric field (PEF) technology to treat potatoes before cutting does not infringe a McCain Foods patent covering “high electric fields” used to reduce resistance in fruits and vegetables.
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April 16, 2026
Lending considerations in Canada’s defence and dual-use industries
Canadian lenders are increasingly encountering borrowers that operate in the defence or defence-adjacent sector. Many of these businesses are otherwise conventional middle-market credits with established operations, contracted revenue streams and long-term customer relationships. Despite this, transactions frequently slow down or fail for reasons that are not tied to credit fundamentals. The hesitation tends to arise from perceived regulatory complexity, uncertainty around enforcement and sensitivity to reputational considerations.
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April 16, 2026
Exclusive use clauses: What the Competition Bureau’s new guidance means for commercial leases
Amendments to the Competition Act came into force in December 2024 and have significantly changed how exclusive use clauses in commercial leases are treated in Canada. The changes broaden the Act’s reach so that even typical landlord‑tenant agreements may now be reviewed if any part of the agreement is aimed at limiting competition.
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April 16, 2026
Court allows leave to appeal in foreclosure case regarding privileged legal accounts
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal in a case requiring a lender to produce its legal bills for a costs assessment in a foreclosure dispute, saying the case raises important and unresolved questions about privilege and redemption rights.
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April 16, 2026
PROPERTY OF BANKRUPT
Appeal by 2668602 Ontario Inc. (266) from the dismissal of its conversion claim regarding a racking system (Racking) located in a distribution centre/warehouse leased by the respondent landlords (Landlord). Cross‑appeal by the Landlord on damages.
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April 15, 2026
Tax appeals held in abeyance don’t justify enhanced costs for Crown: court
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the Crown’s bid for enhanced costs in a tax case, dismissing its reliance on other appeals held in abeyance and ruling that only the amounts and parties directly before the court were relevant to the costs award.
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April 15, 2026
CUPE calls on Ontario to reverse 30-year-old WSIB cuts
This week, Ontario increased Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits for injured employees, a measure that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said is welcome but “far from enough to make up for years of cuts.”
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April 15, 2026
Tax Court broadens CEWS revenue test in Ratti v. The King
During the pandemic, the government provided various forms of financial support to Canadian individuals and businesses. One of the more widely known is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for individuals, governed by the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, S.C. 2020, c. 5, s. 8. The subsequent Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) was somewhat of an extension of CERB and again provided support to individuals pursuant to the Canada Recovery Benefits Act, S.C. 2020, c. 12, s. 2.
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April 15, 2026
Firearms buyback program to reopen for businesses
Public Safety Canada has announced that the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) will reopen for businesses on April 23 for its second phase.
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April 15, 2026
Roper Greyell promotes Julia Bell to associate counsel
Julia Bell has been promoted to associate counsel at Roper Greyell.