Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | June 03, 2026
Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever
In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.
Article | June 02, 2026
You May Be Ready for Mediation, But Make Sure Your Client Is Too
Successful mediation outcomes depend on more than legal preparation - they require clients who are emotionally ready and engaged in the process. In this article, mediator Stuart Rudner shares practical guidance on how counsel can bridge the gap between being prepared on paper and being prepared at the mediation table.
Article | June 02, 2026
Tailoring a Tort: Minding the Gap
In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) customised a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV) in response to what it described as the “pernicious social ill” of coercive control in intimate relationships. In doing so, the SCC granted family law litigants and survivors of IPV a powerful civil remedy; and practitioners, a comprehensive and structured primer on the advent of novel torts, marking a first in Canadian law. Although this decision arose in a family law dispute, it is expected to shape the development of tort law well beyond the confines of family law, making it an essential read for all civil litigators. This article focuses on the SCC’s preion governing the evolution of new torts.
Article | June 02, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (May 25 – May 29)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 25, 2026.
Article | June 02, 2026
CHA Services Policy
The new Canada Health Act (CHA) Services Policy came into effect on April 1, 2026. The Canada Health Act is federal legislation that allows Canadians access to medically necessary health care services without financial barriers like extra-billing and user charges. To receive federal funding, provinces and territories must comply with the criteria established in the CHA.
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.
