Court of Appeal Summaries (September 9- September 13)

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Civil Decisions

Muslim Association of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 663

Keywords: Administrative Law, Taxation, Charities, Constitutional Law, Charter Claims, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association, Freedom from Discrimination, Civil Procedure, Sealing Orders, Costs, Muslim Association of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 54, Muslim Association of Canada v. Attorney General of  Canada, 2023 ONSC 1923, Sherman Estate v Donovan, 2021 SCC 25, Ontario (Public Safety and Security) v Criminal Lawyers’ Association, 2010 SCC 23

Benzacar v. Terk, 2024 ONCA 679

Keywords: Civil Procedure, Appeals, Motion, Reconsideration, Garnishment, Rules of Civil Procedure, r. 60.08(17), Wages Act, ss. 7(2) & 7(4), R.S.O. 1990, c. W.1, Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, SOR/2002-156, r. 25(1), Benzacar v. Terk, 2023 ONCA 773, McGrath v. Joy, 2023 ONCA 46, Meridian Credit Union Limited v. Baig, 2016 ONCA 942

Ingram v. Kulynych Estate, 2024 ONCA 678

Keywords: Estates, Real Property, Civil Procedure, Limitations Period, Trustee, Equitable Trust, Unjust Enrichment, Real Property Limitations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.15, Trustee Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.23, s. 38, Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.26, Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, ss. 2(1)(a), Limitations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.15, Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3,  Estates Administration Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.22, Rules of Civil Procedure, r. 21.01(1)(a), Wilkinson v. The Estate of Linda Robinson, 2020 ONSC 91, McConnell v. Huxtable, 2014 ONCA 86, Beaudoin Estate v. Campbellford Memorial Hospital, 2021 ONCA 57, Canada (Information Commissioner) v. Canada (Minister of National Defence), 2011 SCC 25, Bank of Montreal v. Iskenderov, 2023 ONCA 528, Waschkowski v. Hopkinson Estate (2000), 47 O.R. (3d) 370 (C.A.), Appleyard v. Zealand, 2022 ONCA 570, Omiciuolo v. Pasco, 2008 ONCA 241, Euring Estate (Re), (1997), 31 O.R. (3d) 777 (C.A.), Roth v. Weston Estate, [1997] O.J. No. 4445 (C.A.), Ryan v. Moore, 2005 SCC 38, Levesque v. Crampton Estate, 2017 ONCA 455, Independence Plaza 1 Associates, L.L.C. v. Figliolini, 2017 ONCA 44, Manitoba Métis Federation Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2013 SCC 14, Smallman v. Moore, [1948] S.C.R. 295, Bikur Cholim Jewish Volunteer Services v. Penna Estate, 2009 ONCA 196, Lafrance Estate v. Canada (Attorney General) (2003), 64 O.R. (3d) 1 (C.A.), Swain Estate v. Lake of the Woods District Hospital, [1992] O.J. No. 1358 (C.A.), Camarata v. Morgan (2009), 94 O.R. (3d) 496 (C.A.), Hartman Estate v. Hartman Holdings Ltd. (2006), 263 D.L.R. (4^th) 640 (C.A.), Edwards v. Law Society of Upper Canada (No. 1), [2000] O.J. No. 2084 (C.A.), Bruyninckx v. Bruyninckzx, [1995] B.C.J. No. 524 (C.A.), R. v. Greenwood (1992), 7 O.R. (3d) 1 (C.A.), Bhuthal v. Sahsi, 2024 BCCA 73, Schnarr v. Blue Mountain Resorts Limited, 2018 ONCA 313, 792266 Ontario Ltd. v. Monarch Trust Co. (Liquidator of), [1996] O.J. No. 3913 (C.A.), York (Township) v. North York (Township) (1925), 57 O.R. 644 (C.A.)

Canada Forgings Inc. v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, 2024 ONCA 677

Keywords: Contracts, Procurement, Civil Procedure, Procedural and Natural Justice, Sufficiency of Reasons for Judgment, Evidence, Admissibility, Limitation Periods, Costs, Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, s. 5, Competition Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34., Gendron v. Doug C. Thompson Ltd. (Thompson Fuels), 2019 ONCA 293, leave to appeal refused, [2019] S.C.C.A. No. 228, Farej v. Fellows, 2022 ONCA 254, eave to appeal refused, [2022] S.C.C.A. No. 180, F.H. v. McDougall, 2008 SCC 53, R. v. Gagnon, 2006 SCC 17, Massoudinia v. Volfson, 2013 ONCA 29, Brochu v. Pond (2002), 62 O.R. (3d) 722 (C.A.), The Queen (Ontario) v. Ron Engineering & Construction (Eastern) Ltd., [1981] 1 S.C.R. 111, M.J.B. Enterprises Ltd. v. Defence Construction (1951) Ltd., [1999] 1 S.C.R. 619

Kerk-Courtney v. Security National Insurance Company (TD) General Insurance Company, 2024 ONCA 676

Keywords: Contracts, Insurance, Interpretation, Coverage, Duty to Defend, Duty to Indemnify, Exclusions, Entire Agreement Clauses,  Remedies, Relief from Forfeiture, Civil Procedure, Appeals, Standard of Review, Courts of Justice Act, 2000 SCC 24 RSO 1990, c. C.43, Monk v Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay), 2019 ONCA 616, Pinder Estate v Farmers Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay), Gregor Homes Ltd v Woodyer, 2022 ONSC 4089, Spot Coffee Park Place Inc v Concord Adex Investments Limited, 2021 ONSC 6629, Progressive Homes Ltd v Lombard General Insurance Co. of Canada, 2010 SCC 3, Ledcor Construction Ltd v Northbridge Indemnity Insurance Co., 2016 SCC 37, MDS Inc v Factory Mutual Insurance Company, 2021 ONCA 594, Soboczynski v Beauchamp, 2015 ONCA 282, Tedford v TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, 2012 ONCA 429, Non-Marine Underwriters, Lloyd’s of London v Scalera, 2000 SCC 24

SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. v. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, 2024 ONCA 675

Keywords: Contracts, Interpretation, Damages, Minimum Performance Principle, Negotiated Damages, Civil Procedure, Limitation Periods, Evidence, Adverse Inferences, Spoilation,  Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s. 128(4)(b), Interest Act, R.S.C. 1985, C. I-15, Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, Sched B, ss. 5(1)(a)(b) and 5(2), Rules of Civil Procedure, SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. v. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation 2021 ONSC 2657, Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc., 2024 SCC 20, Heritage Capital Corp. v. Equitable Trust Co., 2016 SCC 19, 2484234 Ontario Inc. v. Hanley Park Developments Inc., 2020 ONCA 273, Prism Resources Inc. v. Detour Gold Corporation, 2022 ONCA 326, Ledcor Construction Ltd. v. Northbridge Indemnity Insurance Co., 2016 SCC 37, Ottawa (City) v. ClubLink Corporation ULC, 2021 ONCA 847, Samson Cree Nation v. O’Reilly & Associés, 2014 ABCA 268, 3091‑5177 Québec inc. (Éconolodge Aéroport) v. Lombard General Insurance Co. of Canada, 2018 SCC 43,  Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp., 2014 SCC 53, Harvey Kalles Realty Inc v. BSAR (Eglinton) LP, 2021 ONCA 426, Atos IT Solutions v. Sapient Canada Inc., 2018 ONCA 374, Kentucky Fried Chicken Canada v. Scott’s Food Services Inc. (1998), 114 O.A.C. 357 (C.A.), Montreal Trust Co. of Canada v. Birmingham Lodge Ltd. (1995), 24 O.R. (3d) 97 (C.A.), National Trust Co. v. Mead, [1990] 2 S.C.R. 410, Malik (18A application of Talisman Energy Inc.), 2007 BCSC 739, Genstar Development Partnership v. The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton in Ontario, 2019 ONCA 506, Brunette v. Legault Joly Thiffault, s.e.n.c.r.l., 2018 SCC 55, Fuller v. Aphria Inc., 2020 ONCA 403, NexJ Systems Inc. (Re), 2023 ONCA 451, Taggart v. McLay, 1998 CanLII 5541 (B.C.C.A.), Geophysical Service Incorporated v. Plains Midstream Canada ULC, 2023 ABCA 277, Simex Inc. v. Imax Corporation (2005), 206 O.A.C. 3 (C.A.), Manitoba Netset Ltd. v. High Speed Mole Inc., 2013 MBQB 205, Anderson v. Bell Mobility Inc., 2015 NWTCA 3,  Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, Thunder Bay (City) v. Canadian National Railway Company, 2018 ONCA 517, Jardine v. General Hydrogen Corp., 2007 BCSC 119, Canadian Premier Holdings Ltd. v. Winterthur Canada Financial Corp. (2000), 132 O.A.C. 172 (C.A.), Kilitzoglou v. Curé, 2018 ONCA 891, John E. Dodge Holdings Ltd. v. 805062 Ontario Ltd. (2003), 63 O.R. (3d) 304 (C.A.), 202135 Ontario Inc. v. Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, 2022 ONCA 304, Shewchuk v. Blackmont Capital Inc., 2016 ONCA 912, Riddell Kurczaba Architecture Engineering Interior Design Ltd v. University of Calgary, 2019 ABCA 195, British Columbia Hydro & Power Authority v. Cominco Ltd., 1985 CarswellBC 2783 (S.C.), Angus v. CDRW Holdings Ltd., 2023 BCCA 330, Apotex Inc. v. Nordion (Canada) Inc., 2019 ONCA 23, AssessNet Inc. v. Taylor Leibow Inc., 2023 ONCA 577, Presley v. Van Dusen, 2019 ONCA 66, Kumarasamy v. Western Life Assurance Company, 2021 ONCA 849, Clarke v. Sun Life Assurance of Canada, 2020 ONCA 11, Porter v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (1985), 70 N.S.R. (2d) 248 (C.A.), Kaiman v. Graham, 2009 ONCA 77, Espartel Investments Limited v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 993, 2024 ONCA 18, Service Mold + Aerospace Inc. v. Khalaf, 2019 ONCA 369, Streisfield v. Goodman (2004), 8 E.T.R. (3d) 130 (Ont. C.A.), Abrahamovitz v. Berens, 2018 ONCA 252, McDiarmid Lumber Ltd v. Letandre, 2003 MBQB 99, Rocco v. Northwestern National Insurance Co. (1929), 64 O.L.R. 559 (C.A.), Bank Leu AG v. Gaming Lottery Corp. (2003), 231 D.L.R. (4th) 251 (Ont. C.A.), Cataraqui Cemetery Company v. Cyr, 2017 ONSC 5819, Concentra Financial Services Assn. v. Rawling, 2017 ONCA 348, Montague v. Bank of Nova Scotia, (2004), 69 O.R. (3d) 87 (C.A.),  Holmes Foundry Ltd. v. Village of Point Edward, [1963] 2 O.R. 404 (C.A.), Canadian Broadcasting Corp. v. Manitoba, 2021 SCC 33, Chandler v. Alberta Association of Architects, [1989] 2 S.C.R. 848, Meridian Credit Union Ltd. v. Baig, 2016 ONCA 942, Mujagic v. Kamps, 2015 ONCA 360, First Elgin Mills Developments Inc. v. Romandale Farms Ltd., 2015 ONCA 54, 1711811 Ontario Ltd. (AdLine) v. Buckley Insurance Brokers Ltd., 2014 ONCA 125, Canada (Transportation Safety Board) v. Carroll-Byrne, 2022 SCC 48, Harrison v. Harrison, [1955] 1 Ch. 260 (C.A.), Gore Mutual Insurance Co. v. 1443249 Ontario Ltd. (2004), 70 O.R. (3d) 404 (S.C.), ATU, Local 615 v. Saskatoon (City), 2021 SKCA 93,  FS Partnership/UPI Energy FS v. Mr. Refuel Inc., 2022 ONCA 612, Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick, 2008 SCC 9, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services v. V.S. et al, 2021 ONSC 5562, Scott, Pichelli & Easter Ltd. v. Dupont Developments Ltd. et al., 2019 ONSC 6789, 1854329 Ontario Inc. v Cairo, 2022 ONCA 744, Housen v. Nikolaisen, 2002 SCC 33, Southwind v. Canada, 2021 SCC 28, TMS Lighting Ltd. v. KJS Transport Inc., 2014 ONCA 1, Whitefish Lake Band of Indians v. Canada (Attorney General), 2007 ONCA 744, Extreme Ventures Partners Fund I LP v. Varma, 2021 ONCA 853, Guerin v. The Queen, [1984] 2 S.C.R. 235, Martin v. Goldfarb (1998), 41 O.R. (3d) 161 (C.A.), Morris-Garner and another v. One Step (Support) Ltd., [2018] UKSC 20, Atlantic Lottery Corp. Inc. v. Babstock, 2020 SCC 19, Alkok v. Grymek, [1968] S.C.R. 452, Hamilton v. Open Window Bakery Ltd., 2004 SCC 9, Cockburn v. Alexander (1848), 6 C.B. 791, Withers v. General Theatre Corp. Ltd., [1933] 2 K.B. 536 (C.A.), Radikov v. Premier Project Consultants Ltd., 2017 ONSC 7192, Jaremko v. A.E. LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. (1989), 69 O.R. (2d) 323 (C.A.), Geophysical Service Incorporated v. Total SA, 2020 ABQB 730, XY, Inc. v. International Newtech Development Incorporated, 2012 BCSC 319, St. Louis v. The Queen, [1896] 25 S.C.R. 649, Trillium Power Wind Corporation v. Ontario, 2023 ONCA 412, Stamatopoulos v. The Regional Municipality of Durham, 2019 ONSC 603, McDougall v. Black & Decker Canada Inc., 2008 ABCA 353, Doust v. Schatz, 2002 SKCA 129, The Cambie Malone’s Corporation v. British Columbia (Liquor Control and Licensing Branch), 2016 BCCA 165, Parris v. Laidley, 2012 ONCA 755, Canadian Contractual Interpretation Law, 4th ed., Geoff R. Hall, Markham: LexisNexis, 2020, Canadian Contractual Interpretation Law, 1st ed., Geoff R. Hall, Markham: LexisNexis, 2007, The Law of Damages, Stephen Waddams and Patrick Healy, Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 1991, “A ‘Century’ Overdue: Revisiting the Doctrine of Spoliation in the Age of Electronic Documents”, Gideon Christian, (2022) 59:4 Alta. L. Rev. 901

Grand River Conservation Authority v. Kentner, 2024 ONCA 689

Keywords: Provincial Offences, Environmental Regulation, Appeals, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. s. 28(16), Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33 s. 111(1), Grand River Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses, O. Reg. 150/06 s. 2(1), Town of Erin Site Alteration By-Law16-30, s. 6, R. v. White, 2022 SCC 7, R. v. D.M.G., 2011 ONCA 343

Boltyansky v. Joseph-Walker, 2024 ONCA 682

Keywords: Contracts, Real Property, Mortgages, Torts, Fraud, Civil Procedure, Partial Summary Judgement, Rules of Civil Procedure, r. 2.01(1)(a), r. 20.04(2), Hryniak v. Mauldin, 2014 SCC 7, Malik v. Attia, 2020 ONCA 787, Combined Air Mechanical Services Inc. et al. v. Flesch, 2011 ONCA 764, Mazza v. Ornge Corporate Services Inc., 2016 ONCA 753, Heliotrope Investment Corporation v. 1324789 Ontario Inc., 2021 ONCA 589

Carcillo v. Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, 2024 ONCA 685

Keywords: Interrelated Final and Interlocutory Orders, Transition Orders, Motions, Appeals, Leave, Class Proceedings, Certification Orders, Dismissal Orders, Civil Procedure, Class Proceedings Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 6, ss. 5, 7, Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, ss. 6, 19, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C. 1985, c B-3, s. 147, Rules of Civil Procedure, r. 63.02(1)(b), Blair v. Ford, 2021 ONCA 841, Mader v. South Easthope Mutual Insurance Co., 2014 ONCA 714, Lax v. Lax (2004), 70 O.R. (3d) 520 (C.A.), AIC v. Fisher Limited, 2013 SCC 69, Cole v. Hamilton (City) (2002), 60 O.R. (3d) 284 (C.A.), Brown v. Hanley, 2019 ONCA 395, P1 v. XYZ School, 2021 ONCA 901, 2099082 Ontario Limited v. Varcon Construction Corporation, 2020 ONCA 202, Martin v. 11037315 Canada Inc. 2021 ONCA 246, Cooper v. The Laundry Lounge, Inc., 2020 ONCA 166, Azzeh v. Legendre, 2017 ONCA 385, Athanassiades v. Rogers Communications Canada Inc., 2024 ONCA 497

Short Civil Decisions

Ogunmekan v. Ogunmekan, 2024 ONCA 673

Keywords: Family Law, Equalization of Net Family Property, Child Support, Spousal Support, Civil Procedure, Appeals, Adjournments

M.T. Johnstone Construction Ltd. v. Rashidi, 2024 ONCA 670

Keywords: Contracts, Real Property, Agreements of Purchase and Sale of Land, Damages, Mitigation, Civil Procedure, Appeals, Adjournments

Master Tech Inc. v. Wajeb Assaf, 2024 ONCA 671

Keywords: Civil Procedure, Appeals, Extension of Time, Representation by Lawyer, Vexatious Litigation, Rules of Civil Procedure, r. 2.1.01, 15.01(2)

Aubin v. Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa (Soloway Jewish Community Centre), 2024 ONCA 681

Keywords: Costs

T.O. Estate v. D.O., 2024 ONCA 683

Keywords: Costs

Anani v. Sharawy, 2024 ONCA 686

Keywords: Civil Procedure, Appeals, Perfection, Orders, Hillmount Capital Inc. v. Pizale, 2021 ONCA 364

200 Ferrand Realty Limited v. 1284225 Ontario Limited, 2024 ONCA 684

Keywords: Contracts, Implied Terms, Privity of Contract, Civil Procedure, Procedural and Natural Justice, M.J.B. Enterprises Ltd. v. Defence Construction (1951) Ltd., [1999] 1 S.C.R. 619, Rodaro v. Royal Bank of Canada (2002), 59 O.R. (3d) 74 (C.A.), Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71, C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger, 2020 SCC 45, Wastech Services Ltd. v. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District, 2021 SCC 7, 2161907 Alberta Ltd. v. 11180673 Canada Inc., 2021 ONCA 590