Civil Litigation
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December 20, 2024
SCC clarifies scope of Quebec youth court’s power to remedy ‘encroachments’ on children’s rights
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 9-0 that the statutory power of Quebec’s youth court to order help for a “child in difficulty” whose rights have been “encroached” upon only authorizes corrective measures that relate directly to the particular child’s situation.
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December 20, 2024
New judge appointed to Quebec Superior Court
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced yesterday that Élif Oral has been appointed judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Quebec.
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December 20, 2024
Trudeau unveils new cabinet with strong legal background as NDP threatens confidence vote
With his faltering government facing a non-confidence motion as early as Jan. 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced eight new cabinet ministers whose tenure may last only weeks.
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December 20, 2024
Proposed settlements of over $3.3M reached in alleged electronic ‘cartel’ class actions
Two proposed Canada-wide settlements have been reached in proposed class actions relating to the alleged price fixing of linear resistors. The settlements are in the amounts of $3.3 million and $90,000.
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December 20, 2024
Nova Scotia court certifies class action against Northwood care facilities over COVID-19 deaths
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has certified a class action against Northwood Group concerning allegations that the Halifax-area elder care provider’s failure to adhere to existing protocols to prevent infections in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the deaths of 53 residents at its facilities.
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December 20, 2024
Pisa the action | Marcel Strigberger
Mistakes, also known as errors, blunders or, in legalese, boo-boos.
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December 20, 2024
Child protection - Government departments or agencies - Legislation - Interpretation - Statutes - Courts - Statutory authority
Appeal by Appellant from a judgment of the Quebec Court of Appeal which set aside in part a decision of the Superior Court of Quebec. The Youth Division of the Court of Québec (Tribunal) issued an order that X be placed in a rehabilitation centre because her security and development were in danger.
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December 20, 2024
Judge appointed to the Superior Court of Ontario
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani appointed Justice Marcella Henschel to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Oshawa.
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December 19, 2024
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal rules thumbs up emoji was valid signature in contract dispute
A thumbs up emoji sent through a text message is sufficient to satisfy the signature requirement for a contract under the Sale of Goods Act (SGA) under certain circumstances, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has held.
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December 19, 2024
New judge appointed to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Supreme Court
Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced that Justin S.C. Mellor has been appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, General Division, in St. John’s.