Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | June 02, 2026
Recent Tarion Amendments
Recently there have been changes to the Ontario’s New Home Warranty Program which came into effect April 1, 2026. New home buyers of new freehold homes in Ontario must register their purchase and notify their purchase to the Tarion Warranty Corporation within 45 days of signing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. New home buyers will be required to register on the Tarion online portal. This is a step towards consumer protection and to prevent illegal home sales. Let’s see how this will work.
Article | June 02, 2026
Strict Compliance With “ Time Is Of The Essence” Clause In a Real Estate Transaction
This case is a clear example of a failed commercial real estate transaction affirming that “time is the essence” clause must be complied with even if it is amidst pandemic challenges and that COVID-19 does not constitute an excuse for non-performance of contractual obligations. It is a reminder that strict compliance of the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale is necessary and failure to do so would lead to significant legal and financial repercussions.
Article | June 02, 2026
Relief from Forfeiture: 8750297 Canada Inc. v. Ambassador Realty Inc.
The Superior Court of Justice Ontario granted relief from forfeiture to the applicant who brought an application pursuant to Section 20(1) of the Commercial Tenancies Act (CLA) R.S.O. 1990, c. L.7 (CTA), and section 98 of the Courts of Justice Act (CJA) R.S.O. 1990, C.43 (CJA). Section 20(1) of CLA provides relief from forfeiture “having regard to the proceeding and conduct of the parties under section 19 and to all other circumstances.” Section 98 of the CJA grants the court jurisdiction to grant relief from forfeiture as the court considers just.
Article | June 01, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 11-May 15)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 11, 2026.
Advocacy | May 29, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25
Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.
Article | May 29, 2026
What’s New in Pension and Benefits – Summer 2026
Amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 passed in 2021, and supporting amendments under the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985, will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Act amendments will permit the administrator of a terminated federally regulated pension plan to transfer to the Bank of Canada assets (including a portion of any plan surplus) relating to the pension benefit credit of unlocated members. The Bank of Canada will then administer the pension assets of those members as the designated entity under the Act. Read about this and other legislative, regulatory and caselaw updates in the summer issue of 'What's New in Pension and Benefits'.
Article | May 28, 2026
From Tyla to Kung Fu Dancebots: Choreography Copyright in the Age of Humanoid Robots
In 2026, the uncanny valley isn't just for digital media anymore—it has come for physical movement. As humanoid robots master complex choreography and "physical AI" threatens jobs once thought safe from automation, are human dancers next on the chopping block? In this deep dive, IP and entertainment lawyer Abhi Ranade explores the collision of robotics, economics, and the dance floor. Discover how the little-known legal doctrine of choreography copyright might just be our best incidental defense against the "Turing Trap," and why the future of human movement may rely on keeping the law human.
